EU policy and implementation: making Europe work!
Discover the intricacies of EU policymaking and implementation processes through this comprehensive course offered at the prestigious Leiden University.
Discover the intricacies of EU policymaking and implementation processes through this comprehensive course offered at the prestigious Leiden University.
Delve into the intricacies of European Union policy creation and implementation with this comprehensive course from Leiden University. You'll examine the entire policy cycle, from decision-making in Brussels to implementation at local levels. The course covers key topics such as EU decision-making processes, transposition of EU directives into national law, and the challenges of policy implementation across member states. You'll explore the roles of various actors, including the European Commission, national governments, and regional authorities. Through case studies on residence rights, worker posting, and air quality, you'll gain practical insights into real EU policy issues. The course also addresses current debates on improving EU policymaking, including the Better Regulation Agenda and concepts of subsidiarity. Ideal for those interested in European governance, public policy, or international relations, this course offers a deep understanding of how EU policies are shaped and executed.
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What you'll learn
Understand the complexities of EU decision-making processes
Analyze the challenges in transposing EU directives into national law
Explore the role of various actors in EU policy implementation
Evaluate the effectiveness of EU policies at national and local levels
Apply theoretical knowledge to real EU policy dossiers
Assess the European Commission's role as 'guardian of the treaties'
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course offers an in-depth exploration of European Union policy-making and implementation processes. It begins by introducing key concepts in policy and decision-making, then delves into the complexities of EU-level decision-making, including the role of sectoral interests and time pressures. The course then examines the critical phases of policy transposition and implementation, highlighting the challenges faced at national, regional, and local levels. Students will analyze real policy dossiers on residence rights, worker posting, and air quality to understand how EU policies are applied in practice. The curriculum also covers the European Commission's role in shaping and overseeing policy implementation. Finally, the course addresses current efforts to improve EU policymaking, including the Better Regulation Agenda and debates on subsidiarity and proportionality. Throughout, students will engage in practical research assignments, applying their learning to real-world policy scenarios.
Welcome to this course
Module 1 · 48 Minutes to complete
Understanding policy and the European policy process
Module 2 · 15 Hours to complete
EU Decision-making
Module 3 · 17 Hours to complete
Transposition
Module 4 · 13 Hours to complete
Implementation
Module 5 · 19 Hours to complete
Redesigning EU policymaking
Module 6 · 12 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Expert in European Politics and Public Administration at Leiden University
Bernard Steunenberg has been a Professor of Public Administration at Leiden University since 1999. His primary research interest lies in analyzing European politics and policy-making, particularly the relationship between the European Union and its Member States regarding the transposition and implementation of European policies. He also explores broader topics such as game theory, public choice, and analytical politics.
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