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Course covers key EU constitutional debates, with particular attention given to posititon of Central Europe (winter semester 2025/2026)
Last update: Šlosarčík Ivo, prof. JUDr. PhDr., Ph.D., LL.M. (15.09.2025)
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The course intents to provide an introduction into EU constitutional design (beyond core EU institutions), potential trajectories of its future development and tensions between formal and informal rules (winter semester 2025/2026). Last update: Šlosarčík Ivo, prof. JUDr. PhDr., Ph.D., LL.M. (15.09.2025)
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Final grade is composed of two elements: 1. Case-law analysis (30%) and 2. Final essay (70%) 1. Case-law analysis: case decided (after 2014) by the Court of Justice of the EU (Luxembourg) or a constitutional/supreme court from an EU state. Case should be of a “constitutional” nature", i.e. going beyond issues of only “technical” application of EU / national law. Length and format of case study: 1000 words, pdf. Case-study shall include facts of the case, legal problem to be solved, arguments of both parties, decision of the court, its reasoning and follow-up of the case. Deadline: January 25, 2026 (late submission until 1 February is accepted by penalised by reduction of 10 points) 2. Final essay: an analysis / memorandum on a structural or policy problem covered by the course (example: border controls on internal Schengen borders and their practical and symbolic impact). Choice of essay topic can be consulter until December 15, 2025. Essay shall include analysis of current situation, identification of current challenges, potential future reforms and recommendation for their implementation. Length and format of case study: 4000 words, pdf. Deadline: January 25, 2026 (late submission until 1 February is accepted by penalised by reduction of 10 points) Grading uses scale A-F, in accordance of the respective regulations adopted by the FSV administration. Grading: · A: 100-91 points · B: 90-81 points · C: 80-71 points · D: 70-61 points · E: 60-51 points . F : 0 - 50 points Last update: Šlosarčík Ivo, prof. JUDr. PhDr., Ph.D., LL.M. (15.09.2025)
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See moodle of the course (winter semester 2025/2026). https://dl2.cuni.cz/course/view.php?id=4863 Last update: Šlosarčík Ivo, prof. JUDr. PhDr., Ph.D., LL.M. (15.09.2025)
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Lecture with elements of Socratic method. Insensive use of case-law and practical examples (Winter semester 2025/2026) Use of generative AI tools: The use and citation of generative AI tools (such as ChatGPT or MS Copilot) in seminar papers and other coursework must comply with the decrees of the IMS Director No. 7/2023 and 9/2023. Generative AI tools may be used unless explicitly prohibited by the instructor. However, they may not be used to generate substantial sections of the text or replace the student’s own intellectual contribution. The student remains fully responsible for any content generated with assistance of AI tools. Presenting AI-generated content, whether verbatim, rephrased, or only slightly modified, as one's own work constitutes plagiarism. Every submitted paper must include a transparent statement specifying which generative AI tools were used, in which stage of the work they were employed, and how they were used, or confirming that no generative AI tools were used. If this statement is missing or incomplete, the instructor is not permitted to accept the paper for evaluation. Unless the instructor explicitly prohibits the use of generative AI tools, the decision to use or not to use them rests fully with the student. The student has the right to request that the instructor does not use AI assistance for evaluating their work. Last update: Lochmanová Sára, Mgr. (08.10.2025)
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List of lectures (detailed desription in moodle) https://dl2.cuni.cz/course/view.php?id=4863 October 1, 2025: European Unon and Its Ambiguous constitutionalisation: Competencies, Symbols, Institutions, Law. Failed project of the EU Constitutional Treaty ... and Beyond. Europeanisation of constitutional regimes of EU states. October 8, 2025: People: EU Citizens…and the Others October 15, 2025: Territory: EU Enlargement, Brexit, Borders October 22, 2025: Democracy: Elections and Referenda, including the 2024 EP elections and its constitutional follow-up November 5, 2025: Justice: EU and Rule of Law November 12, 2025: Money: Eurozone, Taxes, Spending Power December 3, 2025: Security: External and Internal Security and Use of Force December 10, 2025: EU Soft Power: Cultural and Educational Policy December 17, 2025: Conclusion / Quodlibet Last update: Šlosarčík Ivo, prof. JUDr. PhDr., Ph.D., LL.M. (07.10.2025)
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