ID:
510400
Durata (ore):
40
CFU:
6
SSD:
SCIENZA POLITICA
Anno:
2026
Dati Generali
Periodo di attività
Primo Semestre (28/09/2026 - 18/12/2026)
Syllabus
Obiettivi Formativi
The aim of the course is to provide students with advanced knowledge to understand the actual functioning of the European Union and the most recent discussions regarding the future of European integration. The module provides an overview of the EU institutional architecture and of the main integration theories, focusing on highly debated topics concerning the development of the integration process like the dynamic of polity building, the new arrangements of EU governance and the thorny questions of democracy and legitimacy in the supranational arena. Furthermore, the course is dedicated to discussing the evolution of the EU in light of the various crises that have affected the continent over the past decade, concentrating on the key actors, the dynamics of politicization, and the tools used to manage these crises. By the end of the course, students will be able to understand the main theoretical and empirical aspects of the European Union governance and of its institutions in an advanced level. Students will thereby have the tools necessary to comprehend the European Union's current and future challenges.
Prerequisiti
Students are expected to have a fundamental understanding of the EU political system (at the BA level), paying close attention to the EU institutions and the theories of European integration.
For this reason, prior to the start of the course, it is required that students read chapters 2,3, 4,5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13 of Cini and Pérez-Solórzano Borragán's "European Union Politics," Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Moreover it is kindly suggested to watch the following videos in order to improve background knowledge about EU politics and institutions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gE39L48QzbA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXZqS6AqD3c
Warning for undergraduate students: This course is designed for graduate students. If you are an undergraduate student, you might have the right to include this course in your study plan but you should be aware of the challenges that such a choice can imply. The course employs advanced methods of analysis and the grading system makes no allowances for different starting levels of students.
For this reason, prior to the start of the course, it is required that students read chapters 2,3, 4,5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13 of Cini and Pérez-Solórzano Borragán's "European Union Politics," Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Moreover it is kindly suggested to watch the following videos in order to improve background knowledge about EU politics and institutions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gE39L48QzbA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXZqS6AqD3c
Warning for undergraduate students: This course is designed for graduate students. If you are an undergraduate student, you might have the right to include this course in your study plan but you should be aware of the challenges that such a choice can imply. The course employs advanced methods of analysis and the grading system makes no allowances for different starting levels of students.
Metodi didattici
The course consists of two parts. The first is based on lectures related to the texts indicated in the syllabus and the lecturers' presentations (these are an integral part of the program). This part of the course aims to develop students' knowledge of the functioning of the EU, its model of governance, and the implications of political conflict for this model.
The second part consists of group seminar-style presentations on a topic agreed upon at the beginning of the course (readings will be assigned at the beginning of the course) and cooperative learning. All students are required to read the texts in advance and to intervene in the discussions with questions or considerations concerning the topic of the presentation. This second part of the course aims to develop students' analysis and discussion skills.
Students must pay particular attention to Kiro, which will be used as a complementary tool for the course (videos and readings for the seminar).
At the beginning of the course, a complete syllabus/instruction on the schedule of classes/seminars and the essential organizational provisions will be uploaded to Kiro.
The second part consists of group seminar-style presentations on a topic agreed upon at the beginning of the course (readings will be assigned at the beginning of the course) and cooperative learning. All students are required to read the texts in advance and to intervene in the discussions with questions or considerations concerning the topic of the presentation. This second part of the course aims to develop students' analysis and discussion skills.
Students must pay particular attention to Kiro, which will be used as a complementary tool for the course (videos and readings for the seminar).
At the beginning of the course, a complete syllabus/instruction on the schedule of classes/seminars and the essential organizational provisions will be uploaded to Kiro.
Verifica Apprendimento
The evaluation will be based on 1) attendance, participation and class presentation of a topic agreed with the lecturers (50%) to be followed by a plenary discussion; 2) final written exam (50%) based on the content presented in the lectures (texts and slides), which will assess the knowledge acquired by the students during the lectures and their ability to analyze the main theoretical and empirical aspects.
In order to successfully pass the exam, it is necessary that both parts – seminar evaluation/participation plus written text – be evaluated as (at least) sufficient (18/30).
Only for Sviluppo Economico e Relazioni Internazionali (SERI) students who will not attend the course. The assessment will be a final written exam based on Cini and Pérez-Solórzano Borragán (2022) "European Union Politics," Oxford: Oxford University Press (all the chapters).
Only for students who are recipients of inclusive teaching modes (didattica inclusiva): the final written exam will be based on Cini and Pérez-Solórzano Borragán (2022) "European Union Politics," Oxford: Oxford University Press, only chapters 3,4,5,6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 18, 19, 25, 26, 27, 28
In order to successfully pass the exam, it is necessary that both parts – seminar evaluation/participation plus written text – be evaluated as (at least) sufficient (18/30).
Only for Sviluppo Economico e Relazioni Internazionali (SERI) students who will not attend the course. The assessment will be a final written exam based on Cini and Pérez-Solórzano Borragán (2022) "European Union Politics," Oxford: Oxford University Press (all the chapters).
Only for students who are recipients of inclusive teaching modes (didattica inclusiva): the final written exam will be based on Cini and Pérez-Solórzano Borragán (2022) "European Union Politics," Oxford: Oxford University Press, only chapters 3,4,5,6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 18, 19, 25, 26, 27, 28
Testi
Lectures' slides will be available on Kiro and are integral part of the program Readings for seminars will be available on Kiro For the first part of the course (only for attending students):
- Majone G. (1996) A European regulatory state?, in J. Richardson (ed.), European Union: Power and Policy-making, London: Routledge.
- Costello, Rory, and Robert Thomson. 2013. “The Distribution of Power among EU Institutions: Who Wins under Codecision and Why?” Journal of European Public Policy 20(7): 1025-1039.
- Lewis, J. (2005). “The Janus Face of Brussels: Socialization and Everyday Decision Making in the European Union.” International Organization, 59(4), 937-971.
- Moravcsik, A. (2018). “Preferences, Power and Institutions in 21st-century Europe.” Journal of Common Market Studies, 56(7), 1648-1674.
- Koval, N. and Vachudova, M. A. (2024). “European Union Enlargement and Geopolitical Power in the Face of War.” Journal of Common Market Studies, 62(S1), 135-146.
- Calcagno, E. (2026), European Strategic Autonomy and Defence Cooperation: Not an Inevitable Outcome, IAI Commentaries, 8 June 2026.
- Buti, Marco, and Sergio Fabbrini. 2023. “Next Generation EU and the Future of Economic Governance: Towards a Paradigm Change or Just a Big One-Off?” Journal of European Public Policy 30 (4): 676-695.
- Bocquillon, P. (2024). “Climate and Energy Transitions in Times of Environmental Backlash? The European Union ‘Green Deal’ from Adoption to Implementation.” Journal of Common Market Studies 62(S1): 124-134.
Only for Sviluppo Economico e Relazioni Internazionali (SERI) students who will not attend the course, Cini and Pérez-Solórzano Borragán (2022) European Union Politics; Oxford: Oxford University Press (all the chapters)
- Majone G. (1996) A European regulatory state?, in J. Richardson (ed.), European Union: Power and Policy-making, London: Routledge.
- Costello, Rory, and Robert Thomson. 2013. “The Distribution of Power among EU Institutions: Who Wins under Codecision and Why?” Journal of European Public Policy 20(7): 1025-1039.
- Lewis, J. (2005). “The Janus Face of Brussels: Socialization and Everyday Decision Making in the European Union.” International Organization, 59(4), 937-971.
- Moravcsik, A. (2018). “Preferences, Power and Institutions in 21st-century Europe.” Journal of Common Market Studies, 56(7), 1648-1674.
- Koval, N. and Vachudova, M. A. (2024). “European Union Enlargement and Geopolitical Power in the Face of War.” Journal of Common Market Studies, 62(S1), 135-146.
- Calcagno, E. (2026), European Strategic Autonomy and Defence Cooperation: Not an Inevitable Outcome, IAI Commentaries, 8 June 2026.
- Buti, Marco, and Sergio Fabbrini. 2023. “Next Generation EU and the Future of Economic Governance: Towards a Paradigm Change or Just a Big One-Off?” Journal of European Public Policy 30 (4): 676-695.
- Bocquillon, P. (2024). “Climate and Energy Transitions in Times of Environmental Backlash? The European Union ‘Green Deal’ from Adoption to Implementation.” Journal of Common Market Studies 62(S1): 124-134.
Only for Sviluppo Economico e Relazioni Internazionali (SERI) students who will not attend the course, Cini and Pérez-Solórzano Borragán (2022) European Union Politics; Oxford: Oxford University Press (all the chapters)
Contenuti
The course will be structured in two sections, as follows.
The first section will discuss some of the key theoretical issues surrounding the process of European integration, including: the functioning of the The EU institutional architecture; the main integration theories; how can be defined the EU polity; critical policy issues like EU enlargement and the EU green deal. Finally, the lecturers will provide students with key insights into how the major EU crises are being handled and what their consequences are for the EU polity. Here, the main objective will be to identify the key lessons from these crises for the future of the EU polity as well as the effects of the supranational political decisions.
Through student lectures and debates, the second section will cover some of the most important issues in EU politics and governance.
The first section will discuss some of the key theoretical issues surrounding the process of European integration, including: the functioning of the The EU institutional architecture; the main integration theories; how can be defined the EU polity; critical policy issues like EU enlargement and the EU green deal. Finally, the lecturers will provide students with key insights into how the major EU crises are being handled and what their consequences are for the EU polity. Here, the main objective will be to identify the key lessons from these crises for the future of the EU polity as well as the effects of the supranational political decisions.
Through student lectures and debates, the second section will cover some of the most important issues in EU politics and governance.
Lingua Insegnamento
INGLESE
Altre informazioni
Attendance signatures will be collected in each class.
If you are an “attending student” (this includes all students enrolled in the degree program in World Politics and International Relations, and any other student who choses this status at the beginning of the course), you are expected to attend all classes on premises. Any absence should be authorized beforehand; otherwise, if unplanned, as soon as possible afterwards. Justifications other than illness (such as grave family reasons) may be taken into account at the discretion of the course teacher. Problems of protracted illness will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Any unjustified absence will negatively affect your mark for participation and therefore your final overall exam mark. In the case of students enrolled in the World Politics and International Relations program, repeated unjustified absences will result in being disallowed from taking the exam during the current academic year
A tutor will be available to provide explanations and assistance with course organisation and content.
Tutor email
Lorenzo Rezzonico: lorenzo.rezzonico@unimi.it
Lecturer email
Eugenio Salvati: eugenio.salvati@unipv.it
If you are an “attending student” (this includes all students enrolled in the degree program in World Politics and International Relations, and any other student who choses this status at the beginning of the course), you are expected to attend all classes on premises. Any absence should be authorized beforehand; otherwise, if unplanned, as soon as possible afterwards. Justifications other than illness (such as grave family reasons) may be taken into account at the discretion of the course teacher. Problems of protracted illness will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Any unjustified absence will negatively affect your mark for participation and therefore your final overall exam mark. In the case of students enrolled in the World Politics and International Relations program, repeated unjustified absences will result in being disallowed from taking the exam during the current academic year
A tutor will be available to provide explanations and assistance with course organisation and content.
Tutor email
Lorenzo Rezzonico: lorenzo.rezzonico@unimi.it
Lecturer email
Eugenio Salvati: eugenio.salvati@unipv.it
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SVILUPPO ECONOMICO E RELAZIONI INTERNAZIONALI
Laurea Magistrale
2 anni
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