European Union Law
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
The aim of the course is to provide students with the knowledge and the understanding of the European Union legal order, through the analysis of: the institutional system, the functions of the institution, the exercise of its competence, the relationship with the Member State's legal order and its external action.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the student will know the institutional system of the European Union and how the European Union carry out the tasks referred by its Member States. The student will also be able to understand the relationship with the legal order of the Member States, as well as its external action.
Lesson period: First trimester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First trimester
Course syllabus
Origins, evolution and characteristics of European integration
Objectives, values and principles of the European Union
The principles defining the division of powers between the European Union and Member States
European citizenship
The institutions of the European Union
Interinstitutional procedures
The sources of European Union law
Eu system of Judicial remedies
Relations between European Union legal order and Italian legal order
Objectives, values and principles of the European Union
The principles defining the division of powers between the European Union and Member States
European citizenship
The institutions of the European Union
Interinstitutional procedures
The sources of European Union law
Eu system of Judicial remedies
Relations between European Union legal order and Italian legal order
Prerequisites for admission
Pre-requisites: Public law The course requires a basic knowledge of legal concepts. Passing the International Law exam is strongly recommended.
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons.
Teaching Resources
For attending and non-attending students:
U. Villani, Istituzioni di diritto dell'Unione europea, Cacucci Editore, 7a ed., 2024
U. Villani, Istituzioni di diritto dell'Unione europea, Cacucci Editore, 7a ed., 2024
Assessment methods and Criteria
The oral exam consists of an interview in order to ascertain whether the student has learnt the fundamental concepts of European Union law and if he/she is able to present them with appropriate legal vocabulary and an adequate critical eye.
Professor(s)
Reception:
Tuesday and Wednesday , from 14.30 to 16, in presence or on Microsoft Teams. During August, student hours are suspended
Department of International, Legal, Historical and Political Studies, Room No. 22, third floor on via Conservatorio 7