OAFP 5775 - The EU in Times of Crisis

The course will introduce students to the key economic, geopolitical, political and institutional challenges the EU is currently facing. The course will start with an overview of the EU's response to the economic and financial crisis, and its lingering legacy. It will explore the challenges of coping with an increasingly volatile geopolitical environment, from trade wars to security threats. It will look into the restructuring of the political landscape in Europe, with the rise of populism to the erosion of traditional parties. Students will learn how the EU - confronted with multi-faceted crises - attempts to chart a unique course in a tumultuous world from the perspective of a former European Commissioner and Minister for the economy and finance.

Pierre MOSCOVICI,Carola BERTONE

Enseignement électif

English

Readings; Keeping up to date with the latest EU news; Preparation for class debates

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Spring 2020-2021

- Press review or presentation of scholarly/academic articles: Students will be expected to take turns in either giving a short presentation about the previous week's news or present an academic article on the theme of the class: 35% - Class debates: Each week, students will write a short statement covering the subject of the class debate (length: 100-150 words). This statement should take a position and support it with at least three arguments and/or examples. Please note: students are expected to complete this assignment on a weekly basis; however, a grade will not systematically be assigned to each statement: 15% - Oral Expose (group assignment; 2 to 3 students): 50%

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