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Sovereignty and the vertical separation of powers in the EU
The principles of conferral, subsidiarity, and proportionality define the EU's vertical separation of powers. Making it a de facto federation.
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Factors of statehood and the EU as a republic
The factors of statehood are examined in light of effective sovereignty. The EU qualifies as a state and is a federal system.
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On sovereignty, nationalism, secessionism
International politics does not favour arbitrariness or exceptionalism. It is against acting alone without considering the context.
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How to evaluate international relations
International relations can be evaluated based on their impact on a nation state's capacity to exercise supreme political authority.
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European constitutional order and res publica
In this seminar we examine the constitutional order of the European Union and the common good it instantiates.
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Independence and accountability of the ECB
In this seminar we examine the institutional independence and arrangements for the accountability of the European Central Bank.
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The economic governance of the European Union
In this seminar we examine the governance structure of the Economic and Monetary Union. We also discuss the statelessness of the euro.
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The European Union as a federal system
In this seminar we examine the features of the EU polity. It is at once intergovernmental and supranational.
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Introduction to the European integration process
In this seminar we cover the essentials of European integration and discuss the main features of the EU.