SOC019 EU Law

Faculty of Law
Spring 2027
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
prof. JUDr. Filip Křepelka, Ph.D. (lecturer)
JUDr. Bc. Radovan Malachta, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
JUDr. Bc. Radovan Malachta, Ph.D.
Department of International and European Law – Faculty of Law
Contact Person: Bc. Pavla Adamčíková
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of theory of law is recommended for understanding of the course.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Abstract
The course shall provide knowledge of the European Union and of its law. Graduates will be capable to understand theory of supranational law, know institutions of the EU, basic economic freedoms, policies of the EU a additional non-economic integration.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to: - explain the functioning of the European Union - understand the theory of European Union law - solve practical examples - express their own opinion
Key topics
(1) Introductory session. Purpose and essence of the EU, distinction from other international organizations. Supremacy of EU law. (2) Sources of EU law – primary and secondary law, legislative procedure, non-legislative acts. (3) Overview of EU institutions. (4) Direct and indirect effect, state liability. (5) Court of Justice of the European Union. Interpretation of EU law. Preliminary ruling procedure, other proceedings before the CJEU. (6) Economic integration. Free movement of goods. (7) Free movement of persons – general principles, free movement of workers. (8) Free movement of services and freedom of establishment. Free movement of capital. (9) Competition law in the EU. (10) EU citizenship and human rights protection. (11) Schengen Area. Judicial cooperation in civil and criminal matters. Asylum and migration policy. (12) Common commercial policy. Common foreign and security policy. (13) Accession to and withdrawal from the EU.
Study resources and literature
    required literature
  • JAEGER, Thomas. Introduction to European Union law : foundations - institutions - enforcement - internal market rules. Wien: Facultas, 2021, 256 stran. ISBN 9783708920603. info
  • Teacher's teaching materials
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
Basic explanation of teacher. Seminars including limited discussion of students based on materials provided in advance. Study of founding treaties and case-law.
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
Three tests during the semester (open questions, formulation of own opinion, multiple-choice questions). Presentation on a selected state and its relationship with the EU. Tests: 3x20 points. Presentation: 10 points. Additional (extra) points possible.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught every week.
Teacher's information
https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/law/jaro2026/SOC019/index.qwarp
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025, Spring 2026.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2027, recent)
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