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e-Learning Catalogue 2012

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Welcome Learning methodology EU Decision-Making

12/710/01 12/710/04 12/750/02 12/710/02 12/710/03 12/710/08 12/710/09 12/710/10 12/710/06 12/710/05 Institutions of the European Union The European Commission: Policy Preparation and Internal Decision-Making The European Parliament The Council of the European Union and European Council The Leadership Architecture: Multiple Presidencies Ordinary Legislative Procedure From Comitology to Delegated and Implementing Acts European Information Management EU Public Finance The New Budget Procedure EU Rules on State Aid Public-Private Partnerships - A key tool for Europe 2020 EU Public Procurement Policy Environment and Climate Change Policy Structural Funds Implementation Common Foreign and Security Policy after Lisbon The Common Security and Defence Policy The European External Action Service A Practical Guide to the European Neighbourhood Policy Introduction to the EU Legal System The Infringement Procedure The EU Courts Regions and Multilevel Governance in the EU

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Financial Programming and Budget

EU Policies
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EU Law
12/750/01 12/750/03 12/750/04 12/760/01

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Following the ever growing need to develop skills and acquire knowledge, whilst moving from traditional classroom training towards a distance learning environment, EIPA offers in this catalogue a range of e-Learning courses on several subjects. The e-Learning modules aim to provide you in the most effective and learner-centered way, with a clear understanding of various topics. In addition to the clearly structured content the e-Learning modules offer you a glossary, reading materials, background documents, links and plenty opportunity for interaction and self-evaluation. The EIPA e-Campus is the heart of our blended learning and e-Learning solutions. It offers you access to e-Learning modules that are either stand-alone modules or form part of a blended learning programme to complement face-to-face courses. In addition to the open enrolment e-Learning modules presented in this catalogue, EIPA can deliver in various languages tailor-made e-Learning or blended learning courses, fitting the specific needs of the customer.

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The pedagogical objective of the e-Modules is to provide learners, in the most effective and learner-centred way, with a clear understanding of the various topics. Effective knowledge transfer is achieved by (1) a clear and user-friendly presentation of the materials, (2) self-evaluation tests and (3) providing additional features to deepen the learning experience. 1. A clear and user-friendly presentation of materials: the content is clearly structured and there is constant access to navigation bars and the table of content; the content is enriched by images, graphics, physical objects to represent abstract concepts, animations as well as a personalised and active voice, which presents the materials in an easy to understand language; all features of the modules (e.g. content, structure, navigation, etc.) are designed to generate an intuitive grasp of how the module is to be operated if more clarification is required a help function is available throughout the entire module; access to a glossary with succinct explanations of the relevant terms used in the module. 2. Entry and exit self-evaluation tests with corrective feedback: the purpose of the entry test is to stimulate the participant to actively consider the topic of the module and to assess the level of pre-existing knowledge; the exit test is there to allow the participant (and module organisers) to verify their understanding of what has been studied and assess how well the participant has internalised the content; the corrective feedback linked to the exit test enables subsequent and additional learning and allows the participant to adjust their understanding in light of the feedback. 3. Additional features to deepen the learning experiences: the modules offer access to additional sources of information, namely relevant publications, official documents, background documents, relevant external links, etc. the modules offer a variety of pop-up screens with specific information on relevant treaty articles and information sources; the modules offer a media archive with expert hints and videos.

The e-Modules are learner-centred, with due respect to usability rules. Based on usability principles, the following guidelines were applied in the design of course layouts, interactions and content: Perception: information and controls of applications are always available Use: information and controls of applications are easy to understand and use Consistence: symbols, icons, alerts, messages and actions have the same meaning throughout the course Safety: course features are safe and ensure the users psychophysical wellness Learnability: every module has features that allow for instructions regarding its proper use, in a short time and with a little effort Help and documentation: there are help functions to support the user. Help information is easy to find and is learner-centred Pleasantness: every module is designed to maintain and increase user interest Flexibility: every module is designed considering individual needs and different learning contexts Orientation: the learner can always determine easily where he/she is located in the module, and can select the asset tools from every screen Clarity: the language used in the modules is direct, based on short paragraphs, and the concepts are well defined Transparency: it is always clear to the learner what is happening in the module (with alerts, pop-ups, etc.), system responses are fast, and learners are informed in the case of events, such as forced navigation Visual and architectural clarity: every module is organised based on learning objectives; design and layout are clear and not redundant; a sufficient amount of blank space is guaranteed on every screen so as to avoid full text pages. On top of the high quality of content and the pedagogical aims of e-Modules, the audiences characteristics are an important guideline in defining the correct approach and the main e-Learning strategies, as well as the interface design and the navigation criteria. The users of the e-Learning modules are a multilingual audience, widely distributed geographically, with different professional profiles and not completely or homogenously experienced in using PCs and/or e-Learning for their training needs. In terms of navigation, our e-Learning courses are simple and intuitive. The high quality content is offered in a solid and transparent e-Learning structure with well defined objectives.

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Institutions of the European Union

Project number 12/710/01 Language English

Target Group This course covers the fundamentals of the EU institutions. It is directed equally at newcomers to EU affairs or the EU institutions, as well as at practitioners seeking to refresh and update their knowledge, especially relating to the changes following the implementation of the Treaty of Lisbon. Content This course presents the basic features of all seven EU institutions and also includes the two advisory bodies. It addresses each of the institutions with regard to their: composition; structures; tasks. The European Parliament, Commission, Council and European Council are covered in more detail than the other institutions. The main feature of the course is a direct comparability of the institutions with regard to composition, structure and tasks, thereby contributing to an easier understanding of the division of roles among them. Learning Objectives After the course, participants will have a clear and in-depth comprehension of the division of roles among the EU institutions, stemming from an understanding of the differences in their composition, structures and tasks. Participants will also have a grasp of the novelties introduced by the Treaty of Lisbon, as well as issues surrounding their implementation and consolidation.

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The European Commission: Policy Preparation and Internal Decision-Making

Project number 12/710/04 Language English

Target Group Public and private actors engaging with the European Commission or involved in EU public policy-making. Content The module offers an insight into the decision-making processes within the European Commission. The presentation starts with the key roles of the Commission and explains how each of these roles is carried out. The module presents the different steps in Commission policy preparation, from consultation to impact assessments and to adoption of measures by the College of Commissioners. The following topics are covered in this e-Learning module: the Union method; the role of the European Commission; the principles of collegiality and administrative unity; the planning cycle; Impact Assessments; external consultation; internal consultation; adoption procedures; useful websites. Learning Objectives By the end of the module participants will: understand how the European Commission prepares policies and adopts decisions; be able to discern the different roles and functions performed by the European Commission in the EU policy cycle; be able to identify specific information sources to deepen their understanding of key actors, processes and procedures guiding the work of the European Commission.

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The European Parliament

Project number 12/750/02 Language English

Target Group This module is addressed to all those concerned by European Union institutional structure and in particular the role of one of the legislators: the European Parliament. Thus, it targets civil servants working both in the Member States administrations and EU administrations, lawyers, lobbyists and other members of the private sector practitioners. Content This module presents the structure, role and powers of the European Parliament. It is structured as follows: Definition and historical introduction of the European Parliament; Election and composition of the European Parliament; a. Method of election b. The members of the European Parliament and their status c. The political groups The powers of the European Parliament; a. Legislative power b. Budgetary power c. Supervisory powers d. Oversight over the Commission and the Council Working structure of the European Parliament; a. The President, Vice-Presidents and other governing bodies b. The Plenary Assembly c. The parliamentary committees Learning Objectives By the end of this module the participants will gain a solid understanding of the specific organisation of the European Parliament and its current important role in the European institutional setup of the EU.

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The Council of the European Union and European Council

Project number 12/710/02 Language English

Target Group This course explains the work of the European Council and Council of the EU. It is directed equally at newcomers to EU affairs or the EU institutions, as well as at practitioners seeking to refresh and update their knowledge on the Council and the European Council, especially relating to the changes following the implementation of the Treaty of Lisbon. Content This course presents in detail the basic features of the Council and the European Council. It addresses each of them with regard to their: composition; structures; tasks; working methods. The Council is covered in more detail than the European Council. The added value of the course is that it looks beyond the composition and tasks by also reviewing working methods, i.e. programming and flow of documents, including the actors involved in the process. Learning Objectives After the course, participants will be able to clearly understand the difference and division of tasks between the European Council and the Council, as well as gaining an understanding of the life of a dossier in the Council machinery and being able to identify the relevant actors in different stages of the dossier.

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The Leadership Architecture: Multiple Presidencies

Project number 12/710/03 Language English

Target Group This course explains the tasks and relationships at the top of the EU. It is directed equally at newcomers to EU affairs or the EU institutions, as well as at practitioners seeking to refresh and update their knowledge on the institutional set-up and in particular on relations between the President of the European Council, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, the Commission President and the rotating Presidency. Content This course analyses the current leadership architecture in the European Union, namely the pyramid formed by the President of the European Council, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, the Commission President and the rotating Presidency. We look into: post descriptions in the Treaties and implementing acts; working methods and relations among the actors; practices established since the Lisbon Treaty entered into force. The added value of the course is that it looks beyond the composition and tasks by also reviewing working methods, i.e. the programming and flow of documents, including the actors involved in the process. Learning Objectives After the course, participants will be able to clearly understand the difference and division of tasks between the actors holding the leading positions in the EU, as well as gaining an understanding of what the rules prescribe and how the holders of the offices have managed to shape their roles and their relations since the Treaty of Lisbon entered into force.

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Ordinary Legislative Procedure

Project number 12/710/08 Language English

Target Group The module is suitable for all those interested in obtaining an understanding of EU legislative procedures. Content This module is about the Ordinary Legislative Procedure of the European Union. This is the procedure by which most EU laws are agreed between the EU institutions, on the basis of objectives and competences agreed upon between the Member States in the EU Treaty. The module has three sections. The first section explains what we mean by legislative procedures in the EU context; The second section looks at how the ordinary legislative procedure works in practice; The third section illustrates this with an example the negotiation in 2010 of the Regulation giving effect to the new European Citizens Initiative which was introduced by the Lisbon Treaty. Learning Objectives By the end of the module, students will understand the roles of the different institutional actors involved in EU legislative procedures; and they will have a clear overview of the various stages of the procedure, as well as an appreciation of the formal and informal aspects of the inter-institutional negotiating process.

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From Comitology to Delegated and Implementing Acts

Project number 12/710/09 Language English

Target Group This e-Module on delegated and implementing acts is directed at civil servants from EU Member States, candidate countries and the EU institutions, as well as at other stakeholders requiring a basic understanding of the new EU rules on implementing and delegated acts Content This e-Module on delegated and implementing acts aims to update those participants already familiar with the old comitology system, on the developments instigated by the Treaty of Lisbon. It will equip participants with the knowledge to understand how implementing and delegated acts work. It begins by quickly recapping why powers are delegated to the European Commission in the first place, and why it is increasingly important in European affairs for all stakeholders interested in European policy-making. It then takes a brief look at the old comitology system in order to situate Articles 290 and 291 TFEU, and to understand the scale of the changes that have taken place. Next, it directly addresses the two new legal bases and how they have been implemented. It starts with Article 290 on Delegated Acts, explaining what they are and how the new procedure will work in practise. Following that it turns to Article 291 and the new Implementing Acts Regulation i.e. the new comitology procedures. To conclude, it outlines the major challenges and opportunities that stakeholders need to be aware of for the future. Learning Objectives At the end of the e-Module on delegated and implementing acts, subscribers will have a solid knowledge and a sound understanding of how both implementing and delegated acts work.

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European Information Management

Project number 12/710/10 Language English

Target Group This course is designed for all those who need to be able to find EU information quickly and/ or to update their research skills in EU-related matters: EU officials, national civil servants, consultants, information professionals, documentalists, translators, as well as people working in the commercial sector and for NGOs. Content This course is an introduction to the key information sources and will help you in finding out about the institutions, laws and policies of the European Union. We will look at the information sources of the EU Institutions and the most useful websites for following EU developments. Furthermore, the focus will be on the information implications of the evolving policy-making processes in the EU and the role of information and communication in the debate on improving European governance. Learning Objectives By the end of this course, you will have a good knowledge of the key EU information sources, and will be able to find EU legislation and case law, news on the latest events and initiatives in the EU and policy information.

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Financial Programming and Budget

EU Public Finance

Project number 12/710/06 Language English

Target Group Public and private actors engaging with the European institutions or involved in EU public policy-making. Content This e-Learning module presents the main legal documents and instruments necessary for understanding budgetary decision-making in the EU. The financial provisions in the treaty and the basic legal instruments governing the revenue and expenditure in the EU are discussed. The module presents the key characteristics of the EU budget; it introduces key budgetary concepts and makes the link with important debates on future own resources and the multiannual financial framework. The following topics are covered in this e-Learning module: the financial treaty revisions; the Own Resources Decision (ORD); the interinstitutional agreement on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (IIA); the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF); the Financial Regulation (FR); characteristics of the EU budget; Strategic Planning and Programming (SPP); important upcoming budgetary events. Learning Objectives After completing this module, participants will: be able to identify the main legal building blocks and principles for budgetary decisionmaking in the EU; understand the main budgetary innovations brought about by the Lisbon Treaty regarding provisions; be familiar with the main issues in current debates on budgetary matters.

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The New Budget Procedure

Project number 12/710/05 Language English

Target Group Officials, policy-makers and stakeholders working in the realm of EU public finances. Content The Lisbon Treaty has significantly reformed and simplified the EU budget procedure. This e-Learning module presents the main changes in the budget procedure and offers a discussion of the events during the first post-Lisbon budget procedure. The negotiations for the budget 2011 almost ended in failure when the budget conciliation committee failed to reach an agreement within the 21 days foreseen by the Lisbon Treaty. An agreement was eventually reached just in time to avoid the application of the system of provisional twelfths. The following topics are covered in this e-Learning module: the new budgetary procedure; events in the budgetary procedure 2010; lessons and experiences with the new procedure. Learning Objectives After completing this module participants will: have a clear understanding of the new budgetary procedure; be able to identify the main strategies of the institutions in the budgetary procedure of 2010; have a frame of reference to analyse future budgetary procedures.

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EU Rules on State Aid

Project number 12/730/01 Language English

Target Group The module explains the concept of state aid and the obligations of public authorities to notify any measure containing state aid to the European Commission for authorisation. The module is relevant to policy makers and officials managing public subsidies and other measures of support of enterprises or regions. Content A measure constitutes state aid in the meaning of Article 107(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union when it satisfies all of the criteria which are defined in that Article. Therefore the module analyses the criteria of: state resources; undertakings and the nature of economic activity; advantage and reduction of normal costs; selectivity; effect on intra-EU trade; distortion of competition. It is very important to understand how these criteria are interpreted and applied in practice because they cover any public measure irrespective of its policy aim or form. Learning Objectives Participants learn to apply the logic of the EU system of state aid control. This system has a very wide scope and assesses public measures solely on their compliance with the criteria outlined above.

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Public-Private Partnerships - A key tool for Europe 2020

Project number 12/720/01 Language English

Target Group This module is aimed at public officials from national, sub-national and local authorities and other public bodies from the EU Member States and candidate countries, and from European institutions and organisations, who wish to familiarise themselves with what Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) are and the role they are expected to play in the delivery of the Europe 2020 agenda. It should also be of interest to private sector providers, professional advisers and academics. Content Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) are already well established in Europe as a way of delivering public services. And now they have moved firmly up the European political agenda as a key tool for delivering Europes infrastructure needs in the coming decade, such as the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) programme, energy distribution and transmission networks and smart grids and to achieve EU broadband targets. These are estimated to be likely to cost between 1.5 trillion and 2 trillion). In this module Michael Burnett, who has led EIPAs PPP activities for the past six years, explains what PPP are and the role they could play in modernising European infrastructure quickly. Learning Objectives At the end of this module participants will have a basic introduction to: what PPP are and why they are being used. how they are different from other means of delivering infrastructure. current EU policy in respect of PPP. how PPP are relevant to the delivery of the Europe 2020 agenda.

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EU Public Procurement Policy

Project number 12/730/02 Language English

Target Group This module is intended for public officials from national, sub-national and local authorities and other public bodies from the EU Member States, European institutions, agencies and candidate countries, who wish to receive a basic introduction to European public procurement policy. It could also be of interest to representatives from industry and third countries. Content The module will cover: relevance, objectives and legal context; concepts and principles of European public procurement policy; an overview of the rules; scope and key provisions applying to public contracts; finding information on EU public procurement. Learning Objectives At the end of this module participants will have a basic understanding of EU public procurement policy and will receive guidance on how to further deepen their knowledge.

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Environment and Climate Change Policy

Project number 12/730/03 Language English

Target Group This e-Learning course is mainly targeted at EU and national officials working in the areas of EU environmental and climate change policy. It also welcomes officials from accession and third countries working with the EU in this field. Content This module briefly traces the evolution of European environmental policy and climate chance policy and identifies the main forces within the EU and the international system shaping its development. It discusses the legal background of this reasonably young policy area and the evolution of the treaty and the environmental acquis. It focuses on the quality of different instruments used in EU policies, ranging from voluntary agreements to the introduction of an EU-wide emissions trading scheme. It will also outline who the major stakeholders are in the EU decision-making system and how the very detailed pieces of environmental legislation are negotiated between the European Commission, the European Parliament and the Council. The module will also highlight general problems in implementing EU legislation in the field. The topics covered are: the history of environmental and climate change policy; the incorporation into the treaty today and the post-Lisbon situation; the characteristics of EU environmental policy instruments; an overview of the acquis; the decision-making process in the field (including the role of comitology) and the role of the stakeholders; implementation of environmental policy in the Member States. Learning Objectives The participants will become acquainted with the development of environmental and climate change policy, as well as learning how decisions are made and the principal actors. Participants will also be aware of the principal challenges facing the policy area, including questions relating to the choice of instruments and the challenges for national and regional administrations in implementing European legislation.

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Structural Funds Implementation

Project number 12/730/04 Language English

Target Group Public officials involved in Structural Funds policy-making and the implementation process. Content This module explains the present programming of the structural funds for the 2007-2013 period. It examines the legal frameworks for programming, financial management and control, as well as the new evaluation and monitoring requirements, whilst also considering the need to strengthen the project pipeline to ensure absorption capacity. In addition, it explains the changes that will come about in the next programming phase 2014-2020 towards more strategic orientation, simplification, result orientation, conditionalities and wider use of financial instruments. Learning Objectives At the end of this module participants will have an understanding of: how to implement current regulations including management procedures; what are the best practices for implementation; how to measure the effects of interventions; how to prepare for the next programming phase 2014-2020.

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Common Foreign and Security Policy after Lisbon

Project number 12/730/05 Language English

Target Group This e-Learning course is mainly targeted at EU and national officials who are working in the areas of EU external relations and in particular foreign and security policy and crisis management but also welcomes officials from third countries working with the EU in this field. Content This module briefly traces the evolution of European Political Cooperation and CFSP and identifies the main forces within the EU and the international system shaping its development. It discusses the special nature of the CFSP as a reasonably young policy area and, in particular, the relationship of this policy area and other aspects of EU external action. It pays particular attention to the characteristics of the EU as an institutional actor as well as its role attribution and considers the extent to which the Lisbon Treaty offers the potential for more coherence and effectiveness in the external action of the EU with a special attention to the role of the newly established European External Action Service and High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. general Overview of the Common Foreign and Security Policy; CFSP in the grand scheme of EU external action; decision-making, instruments and institutions; CFSP post Lisbon (treaty); the High Representative: a response to Kissinger? the European External Action Service; Member States and CFSP: post-Wesphalia?

Learning Objectives The participants will be conversant with the development of CFSP, how decisions are made and the principal actors. Participants will also be aware of the principal challenges facing the policy area, including questions of competence and coherence that arise for EU external action as a whole.

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The Common Security and Defence Policy

Project number 12/730/06 Language English

Target Group This e-Learning course is mainly targeted at EU and national officials who are working in the areas of foreign and security policy and crisis management but also welcomes officials from third countries working with the EU in this field. Content The former European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP) became the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) with the advent of the Lisbon Treaty. As such, CSDP represents a codification of many existing practices under ESDP. The treaty introduces the idea of permanent structured cooperation, a mutual defence clause, the solidarity clause as well as specific arrangements for enhanced cooperation. It is also worth noting the increasingly pivotal role of the European Defence Agency. But, is this all just window dressing or do they introduce fundamental changes to the conduct of EU crisis management? The module will be organised around the following topical sections: general overview of the origins of ESDP; practical lessons and challenges arising from ESDP; the Mutual Assistance clause; the Solidarity Clause; Permanent Structured Cooperation; challenges and opportunities ahead.

Learning Objectives By the end of this e-Learning course the participants will have enhanced their understanding of CSDP, they will be conversant with the main developments and the principal challenges. They wil be provided with a comprehensive overview of the main changes brought by the Lisbon Treaty in this domain and reflect on the challenges and opportunities ahead for the future development of CSDP.

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The European External Action Service

Project number 12/730/07 Language English

Target Group This e-Learning course is mainly targeted at EU and national officials who are working in the areas of EU external relations and in particular foreign and security policy and crisis management but also welcomes officials from third countries working with the EU in this field. Content The module will introduce participants to the EEAS, its organisation, function and relations with the other key actors in EU external action. As the name suggests, the EEAS is a service and the core focus will therefore be upon how and to whom the EEAS carries out its support roles. The module will be organised around the following headings: the origins of the EEAS; when is an institution not an institution? the High Representative/Vice President (and the others); the organisation of the EEAS; the EEAS and its relations with the EU institutions; CSDP and the EEAS; challenges and prospects.

Learning Objectives The EEAS is a major development for not only the external relations of the EU but also the institutional make-up of the Union (although, technically, the EEAS is not an institution). Participants will be familiar with the basic background to the Service, its development, as well as the principal legal and political challenges facing the Service.

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A Practical Guide to the European Neighbourhood Policy

Project number 12/730/08 Language English

Target Group This course is intended for civil servants of the EU and its Member States and the Neighbourhood countries as well as civil society representatives, and professionals from the private sector dealing with the ENP and ENPI related issues. Content The course will introduce the participants to the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) by offering them an overview of the key issues and instruments contained in the ENP and by paying specific attention to the different policies and initiatives the EU has carried out in the region since 2004. The course is organised around the following sections: background and introduction to the ENP; tools and instruments of the ENP; the advent of the Eastern Partnership and the Union for the Mediterranean; the ambiguities of the ENP; the ENP review; the future of the ENP. Learning Objectives By the end of this e-Learning course the participants will improve their understanding of the European Neighbourhood Policy and in particular its revised policy approach, taking into accounts the overall objectives, intended results, instruments and recent evolutions.

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Introduction to the EU Legal System

Project number 12/750/01 Language English

Target Group This module is addressed to all those concerned by European Union law and the set-up of its legal system, such as civil servants working in both, the Member States and EU administrations, as well as judges, lawyers, members of the legal and judicial professions, academics, private sector practitioners and all other interested parties. Content The module provides an insight into the specific legal nature of the EU and the main features of its legal system. Based on general principles of EU law, primary law (Treaties), secondary law (directives, regulations, decisions) and the jurisprudence of the European Court of Justice, it provides an overview of the main characteristics of EU law such as primacy, direct effect and state liability. Learning Objectives By the end of this module participants will gain a solid understanding of the specificity of the EU legal system, a comprehensive overview of rights conferred to individuals as well as obligations imposed on the Member States by EU law. The objective of the module is also to clarify the relation between EU law and national laws of the Member States.

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The Infringement Procedure

Project number 12/750/03 Language English

Target Group This module targets all public sector employees who are in charge of or involved in the transposition of EU law and/or answering/preparing the defences of the State in all stages of the infringement procedure at the three levels of government (i.e. national, regional and local), as well as institution officials who also intervene in the different phases on behalf of the EU (responding to individual complaints, researching potential infringements, dealing with Member States authorities, etc.). It also targets practitioners, experts and interested actors from other sectors, who wish to update their knowledge of the infringement procedure and obtain a comprehensive overview. Content This module provides a thorough and practical analysis of the infringement procedure, established in Articles 258-260 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, as the most important enforcement mechanism that can be applied by the Commission against a Member State whenever it is of the opinion that the Member State is in breach of its obligations under European Union law. The main topics covered are: the mains phase of the procedure; the main actors that intervene in it; the prerogatives of the Commission as initiator of the procedure; the different defence mechanisms that Member States may resort to in order to improve its legal position during the procedure; the legal value of the decision of the Court of Justice; the system of calculation of the financial penalties which can be imposed on the Member States; the recent procedural changes introduced as a consequence of the Treaty of Lisbon. Learning Objectives By the end of this module the participants will gain a practical insight of the procedure, which will illustrate to them how to intervene in the different phases and how to maximise the influence of the respective roles they perform in it.

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The EU Courts

Project number 12/750/04 Language English

Target Group This module is addressed to all those concerned by European Union law and the functioning of the Court of Justice and the General Court, such as European lawyers and judges, but also other members of the legal and judicial professions, academics, and people working in national and European administrations. Content This module first provides an overview of the European Courts organisation, structure and composition. It then briefly discusses the catalogue of judicial remedies under EU law and thus, procedures heard by the Courts. Particular attention will be given to demonstrating the jurisdiction of the existing Courts. The module concludes with an analysis of future potential developments of the Court of Justice. The main topics covered are: European Court of the European Union as the institution of the EU; structure and organisation of the Court: Court of Justice, General Court and the Civil Service Tribunal; composition of the Courts; jurisdiction of the Courts and overview of the procedures; future of the Court of justice of the EU. Learning Objectives By the end of this module the participants will gain a solid understanding of the institutional component of the judicial system of the EU.

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Regions and Cities in the EU

Regions and Multilevel Governance in the EU

Project number 12/760/01 Language English

Target Group This course is relevant for officials from all administrations at central, regional and local level, in particular those whose work is linked to policy-making, implementation and evaluation of European strategies and rules and its implementation at national/regional level. Content This course analyses Multilevel Governance (the conceptual tool to help understand the dispersion of governance across multiple jurisdictions) within the EU after the last European Treaty (the Lisbon Treaty). By transforming institutional multilayered participatory practices existing in primary law, the Treaty calls for a reinforcement of the European and national channels for implementing regional powers in partnerships. The Europe of the States is now being completed by a wave of strengthened regional authorities in what is already labelled as the era of regionalisation. Learning Objectives By the end of this course, participants will acquaint themselves with: the concept of Multilevel Governance (MLG) in the EU and its implementation by the European institutions (before and after Lisbon); the extent and ways through which a region or city can influence after Lisbon EU lawmaking processes. The course highlights the different mechanisms which facilitate the exercise of regional competences in a multilevel framework.

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