Lund University
European Business Law: Understanding the Fundamentals
Lund University

European Business Law: Understanding the Fundamentals

This course is part of European Business Law Specialization

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Hans Henrik Lidgard
Xavier Groussot
Julian Nowag

Instructors: Hans Henrik Lidgard

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13 hours (approximately)
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What you'll learn

  • Navigate EU legal sources, understand relevant laws and regulations and apply the fundamental principles of EU law within the EU legal framework.

  • Utilize the rules of freedom of movement and their impacts on trade in the EU.

  • Understand how individuals and companies are able to enforce their EU rights on national level and how an individual can challenge EU legislation.

  • Understand EU policies and their influence on foreign trade and investment.

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There are 6 modules in this course

Welcome to the first week of Understanding the Fundamentals. This first module will help you to build a solid foundation for the coming lectures on EU law. The module provides a brief introduction to the history and the institutions of the EU, as well as the judicial branch i.e. the Court of Justice of the EU. The module will also go into some detail about the most fundamental EU treaties, namely the Treaty on the European Union (TEU) and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU).

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7 videos7 readings1 quiz

The second module will give you a practical introduction to the legal sources and method of EU law. It will provide you with some skills that are crucial when dealing with EU law, such as navigating the vast databases of official publications, legislation and case law. The module provides an overview of the available online resources and EU legal databases. It provides suggestions on how to search the official journals, including the case law of the ECJ. In addition, the module explains what treaties, regulations and directives actually are, and where to find them online. Keep in mind that the module can be used as reference if you continue your studies of European Business Law.

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4 videos4 readings1 quiz

In the third module you will learn about the fundamental principles and constitutional foundations of EU Law. The dynamic and interaction of the national law of the Member States and the EU will be covered in some detail. This includes the three categories of competence – exclusive, shared and supporting. The effects of the exercise of competence are discussed, as well as relevant case law. A brief historical background is given to the principle of fundamental rights along with its application in contemporary Europe. Finally some of the main principles of EU law are discussed, including the principles of proportionality, non-discrimination and legal certainty.

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6 videos6 readings1 quiz

The fourth module covers the enforcement of EU law and judicial review. In the previous lectures, you have learned that the EU confers certain rights on individuals and companies and that the EU has certain powers conferred to it by the Member States. This module examines the essential question of how you – as an individual or as a company – are able to enforce your rights at a national level and how you can challenge a legislation through which the EU has acted outside of its conferred powers.

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3 videos3 readings1 quiz

Module 5 introduces the four freedoms, including free movement of services, goods, persons and capital. These economic freedoms are at the very heart of EU Law and crucial to understanding the law from a business perspective. The module considers the relevant legal provisions and the key case law. It continues to introduce the right to establishment and discusses the harmonisation of EU law in the national law of member states. In the end of this module you will be given the chance to do a peer graded assignment and earn an honors certificate. You will find the assignment under "Assessments."

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6 videos6 readings1 quiz1 peer review

Module 6 focuses on the common European foreign policy and its institutional setup. This is a complex field where the policies of the individual Member States and the EU overlap and interact. The external dimension is important for anyone conducting international trade or upholding relations with the EU. The division of competence is discussed in the module, followed by a review of the seven main EU institutions and players and their respective role relating to foreign policy. The module gives a thorough overview of the six fields in the external dimension of EU Law: Common commercial policy; EU development policy; Foreign and Security Policy; Security and Defence Policy; Energy Market; Freedom, Security and Justice. Finally, the module gives a brief history of the EEA Agreement, as well as its application.

What's included

6 videos4 readings1 quiz

Instructors

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4.8 (192 ratings)
Hans Henrik Lidgard
Lund University
3 Courses59,238 learners
Xavier Groussot
Lund University
3 Courses59,238 learners
Julian Nowag
Lund University
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