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| Semester | fall semester 2020 |
| Course frequency | Every 2nd fall sem. |
| Lecturers | Christa Tobler (christa.tobler@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | According to Art. 217 TFEU, the European Union (EU) "may conclude with one or more third countries or international organisations agreements establishing an association involving reciprocal rights and obligations, common action and special procedure". In terms of economic integration, particularly important examples of such association agreements are the European Economic Area Agreement (EEA; with the three EFTA States Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway), the Ankara Agreement (with Turkey) and the so-called "Bilaterals I" (with Switzerland). However, the list of states with which the EU has concluded association agreements is much longer (see https://ec.europa.eu/trade/policy/countries-and-regions/negotiations-and-agreements/). A new association agreement is at present being negotiated with the so-called AMS states (Andorra, Monaco, San Marino). Further, it is possible that a future institutional framework agreement with Switzerland will be based on Art. 217 TFEU on the side of the EU. In legal practice, the term "association" is also used in a broader sense to include certain agreements not formally based on Art. 217 TFEU (e.g. the Schengen and Dublin Agreements concluded with Switzerland). This course focuses on both the institutional aspects (including in particular competences and procedure for the adoption, revision and cancellation of treaties on the side of the EU; interpretation and management of the treaty; dispute resolution) and the substantive content (with a particular focus on economic integration and the EU’s internal market) of association treaties concluded by the EU. The course begins with a number of introductory sessions (including also an exercise session) that are intended to provide general basic knowledge. This is then followed by sessions in which the students present topics of their choice and particular interest. |
| Learning objectives | Students deepen their knowledge on European Union (EU) law acquired on the Bachelor level, using the particular focus of external relations law and, more specifically, association regimes between the EU and third countries. They are able to understand und work with treaties concluded by the EU with third countries. |
| Bibliography | - Any academic writing on EU external relations law; - A list of literature will be provided in the introductory meeting. |
| Comments | 28. September 2020: Europainstitut, Riehenstrasse 154, Hörsaal 00.015 26. Oktober 2020: Europainstitut, Riehenstrasse 154, Hörsaal 00.015 2. November 2020: Europainstitut, Riehenstrasse 154, Hörsaal 00.015 30. November 2020: Europainstitut, Riehenstrasse 154, Seminarraum 14. Dezember 2020: Europainstitut, Riehenstrasse 154, Hörsaal 00.015 |
| Admission requirements | Previous classes on EU law leading to basic knowlegde of EU law, both of institutional matters and substance. Please note: This is not a class for beginners! |
| Course application | MONA plus Mail to the assistant, Sebastian Meyer (sebastian.meyer@unibas.ch). |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Course auditors welcome |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
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No dates available. Please contact the lecturer.
| Modules |
Modul: Europäisierung und Globalisierung (Master's Studies: European Global Studies) Modul: Methoden der Rechtswissenschaften (Master's Studies: European Global Studies) Specialization module: Transnational Law (Master's Studies: Law) Specialization module: Transnational Law (Master's Studies: Law (bilingue)) Vertiefungsmodul Global Europe: Regional Integration and Global Flows (Master's Studies: European Global Studies) Wahlbereich Master Rechtswissenschaft (EUCOR): Empfehlungen (Master's Studies: Law (Eucor)) |
| Assessment format | lecture examination |
| Assessment details | Oral presentation by the students plus, following the presentation, a written version of the same (10 to maximum 15 pages). Depending on the size of the class, both may be done in groups. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Registration: course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | 1-6 0,5 |
| Repeated registration | one repetition |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Law, studiendekanat-ius@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Fachbereich Öffentliches Recht |