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Lecturer(s)
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Bureš Pavel, JUDr. Ph.D.
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Petr Michal, doc. JUDr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1. Introduction to European law, relations between the EU and Member States 2. Institutional framework of the EU 3. Sources of EU law, their hierarchy, and lawmaking 4. Application and effects of EU law in Member States 5. EU protection of human rights 6. EU economic policy 1 7. EU economic policy 2 8. European law and environmental protection 9. The social dimension of European law 10. Financing sustainability in EU law 11. European law and international cooperation in the field of sustainability 12. Case studies: EU law in sustainability practice
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Group work
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is to provide students with a basic understanding of the European Union's legal system, its institutions, sources of law, and key principles, as well as the basic principles of the functioning of the internal market and other EU activities in the field of sustainability. Emphasis is placed on linking EU law with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and on students' ability to understand the role of the EU as an actor in the field of sustainability. Students will learn to analyze EU legal acts, understand their impact on national legal systems, and assess their significance in terms of environmental, social, and economic sustainability. This course complements other more general courses by enabling students to navigate the EU legal system, which in many cases provides the legal basis for the regulation of sustainability. After completing the course, students will be able to apply the basic principles of European law in legal practice and reflect on their significance for the creation and implementation of sustainable policies at the European and national levels. In the field of public administration, graduates can use their skills in the creation and implementation of policies and legislation focused on sustainability. They will be able to analyze legal norms in terms of their impact on the environment, social justice, and economic sustainability. This will enable them to contribute to the creation of effective regulations in areas such as environmental protection, renewable energy sources, and social inclusion. Specifically, they can work as legislative analysts, legal advisors for ministries, or regulatory authorities. They can also use these skills in the non-profit sector and when working with international organizations. They can provide legal advice to non-profit organizations, work as lawyers specializing in human rights, or engage in research and education in the field of the legal framework for sustainability.
After completing the course, students will be able to: 1. Explain the basic principles and structure of EU law, including its relationship to the law of Member States (SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions). 2. Identify the main EU institutions and describe their role in sustainability (SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions). 3. Analyze EU legal acts and their impact on areas such as environmental protection, climate policy, social justice, and economic sustainability (in particular SDG 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls; SDG 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all; SDG 8: Promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all; SDG 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation; SDG 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns; and SDG 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts). 4. Assess the compliance of national legislation with EU law in areas relevant to sustainability (in particular SDGs 12 and 13, see above). 5. Apply knowledge of European law when addressing legal issues with a sustainability dimension.
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Prerequisites
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The completion of this course is not conditioned upon completion of any other courses
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Student performance, Seminar Work, Written exam
Active participation in classes and discussions (20%), essays, ongoing tests and other written assignments (30%), final written assignment (30%), final test (20%)
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Recommended literature
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Craig, P., & de Búrca, G. (2024). EU law: Text, cases, and materials (8th ed.).. Oxford.
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Chalmers, D., Davies, G., Monti, G., & Heyvaert, V. (2024). European Union law. Cambridge.
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Stehlík, V., Hamulák, O., & Petr, M. (2017). Právo Evropské unie. Praha.
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Tomášek, M., Týč, V., Petrlík, D., et al. (2025). Právo Evropské unie. Praha.
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