EU in Close-up

Intensive seminar on EU institutions and policy process

Concept

• A 3-day intensive program designed for professionals seeking an advanced understanding of the EU institutions and decision-making
• A balanced approach, where theory and practice complement each other to facilitate the learning experience
• Mix of face-to-face and online training

We offer:

• In-depth analysis of each institution, with special focus on its functioning and role within the EU structure
• A detailed insight into the various types of decision-making methods, according to the field of EU action
• A hands-on guide  to various types of EU information sources, complemented by a computer-based exercise aimed at retrieving information on the EU
• 6 months subscription to E-modules, the E-learning tool on European Studies developed by the IES: www.emodules.be/demo

The fee for the seminar is €720. The fee comprises: course materials, access to the E-modules, lunches and refreshments at the IES.  Reduced fees are available for participants from NGO's and students.  Business and student cards are accepted as proof of status for the reduced fee.

At the end of the seminar, all participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance.

Programme

DAY 1

09:15 - 11:00  Introduction
                       - History and institutional structure of the EU
                       - The Community Method
11:00 - 11:15  Coffee Break
11:15 - 12:30  The European Commission: role, composition, functioning
12:30 - 13:30  Lunch Break
13:30 - 14:30  The European Commission: policy preparation
14:30 - 15:45  The European Parliament: powers, structures and functioning
15:45 - 16:00  Coffee break
16:00 - 17:30  The Council of Ministers and the European Council

DAY 2

09:30 - 11:00  Inter-institutional decision-making procedures
11:00 - 11:15  Coffee Break
11:15 - 13:00  Policy implementation: comitology and infringements
13:00 - 14:00  Lunch Break
14:00 - 15:30  Decision-making in second pillar issues
                       - European Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP)
15:30 - 15:45  Coffee Break
15:45 - 17:30  Decision-making in third pillar issues
                       - Justice, Freedom and Security

DAY 3

09:30 - 11:00  Interest representation and lobbying
11:00 - 11:15  Coffee Break
11:15 - 12:45  Alternatives to the Community Method
12:45 - 13:45  Lunch Break
13:45 - 15:30  European information sources
15:30 - 15:45  Coffee Break
15:45 - 17:30  The Lisbon Treaty and future challenges for the EU

General information

For more information on this customized training, please contact the IES E-Learning and Training Team at:

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Bank Details:
Account number : 001-3881979-18
Name : Institute for European Studies
Reference : data of the seminar/training.  (obligatory so that your payment does not get lost)