ΔΕΕ111: Institutional Law of the European Union

Module ΔΕΕ111 “Institutional Law of the European Union” is the first module of the mandatory curriculum of the programme of study «European Union Law». The goal of the module is to understand the institutional structure of the European Union and the principles which govern it.

The module begins with the study of the initial idea for the creation of the European Union and analyses the process of European integration until today. It also considers the mutual relationship between the European Union and its Member States, and the obligations and rights that flow from it. Then the issue of EU powers is investigated and the way in which they are carried out both within the EU territory (internal dimension) and internationally (external dimension). Following that the composition, function and powers of key EU institutions are analysed, namely the European Council, the Council of the European Union, the European Parliament, the European Commission and the European Court of Justice. In addition, extensive reference is made to the sources of EU law (primary and secondary EU law) and the law making process. Finally, special emphasis is given to examining the two fundamental features of Union law, namely direct effect and supremacy.