External Relations of the EU

    Course Code: 
    4128
    Semester: 
    7th
    Specialization Courses
    B. International and European Political Economy
    Professor: 

    BLAVOUKOS SPYROS

    Type of course: Compulsory for the specialization “International and European Political Economy”

    Number of credits allocated: 6 ECTS Credits

    Objective of the course 

    Understanding of the key institutional and political actors and processes in the formation of the EU foreign policy

    Analysis of the EU relations with countries, international organizations, and regions

    Familiarization with the external aspects of sectoral EU policies.

    Prerequisites: None

    Course contents

    1. Institutional and political framework of the EU external relations system:
    2. Lisbon Treaty, EU External Action Service, diplomatic system of the EU
    3. Bilateral and multilateral relations of the EU with:
    4. Countries (USA, BRIC) International irganizations (UN, WTO, IMF)
    5. Regions and regional organizations (ASEAN,MERCOSUR, AU)
    6. Horizontal and sectoral policies:
    7. Security and defence
    8. Enlargement and European Neighborhood Policy
    9. Energy and Environmental Policies
    10. Migration Policy
    11. International Aid and Development

    Recommended reading

    • Material available at the e-class: articles and relevant policy documents
    • Student presentations

    Teaching methods: Lectures, seminars.

    Assessment methods:  Final written exam (70%), optional assignments and presentations

    Language of instruction: Greek