hashtag free thinking up in this class
“a little bit of lying is always allowed”
we will talk about milestones in European history to get into the groove of the language and concepts, way of thinking that goes on in the EU.
we’ll talk about basic economics too ig
we’ll talk about a couple theories on euro-integration
We’ll start with the Euro-commission, because it is the initiator of legislation/government of the EU. ← represents European interest
We’ll talk about the council of ministers, European council ← both represent national interest.
European parliament ← (supposedly) represents the European citizens.
New legal order, rules-based system. The EU has its own legal system (hashtag new), also includes discussion of European court of justice.
Also we’ll talk a little bit about the Court of Auditors. ← if you’re interested in external auditing, this is the place to be
“I’d like to know as little as possible about the European Court of Auditors”
Probably will mention the European Central Bank
“you can piss on the lawyers by saying ‘the most important part of a treaty is the white between the words’”
if you ever have to interact with the EU, whether you’re a lobbyist or a government rep, a business or a civil activist, the EU system is very open and accessible by design ← [doubt?]
“if you really want to know how decision-making works in the EU, top-level lobbyists know better than the people participating in the institutions”
There are 10:1 lobbyists vs. decision-makers. [might be the other way around]
[omg we’re talking about fortress europe]
We went from a community to a union [I guess from the ECSC to the EU is what he’s referring to?]
“when the knife is at your throat, and it’s cutting your throat, all of a sudden wisdom kicks in”
5th of March, definitely no class
Exam;
Two things:
a paper on an EU subject produced by oneself. Use our brains. Type it up ourselves.
An EU topic → any topic of our choice.
600 words [hmmmm]
The first questions will be related to our papers. (always)
Then there will also be questions on the general aspects of the EU and what was covered in the course.
The prof. wants us to demonstrate that we have insight into the EU.
22 minutes, online
Strong linguistic determinism as relating to the lingua franca. French vs. english.
[talking about the French attitude towards life and work] “no job, unemployment benefit, salutes”
The council of the european union is the place where national representatives come together to legislate
Collective action and collaboration between european states is important I guess