466328-FS2025-0-European Politics





Root number 466328
Semester FS2025
Type of course Lecture
Allocation to subject Political Science
Type of exam not defined
Title European Politics
Description The lecture «The European Union» introduced the history and theories of European Integration as well as the political system and institutions of the European Union (EU). Building on this foundational introduction of the EU, we will examine in this lecture the politics of European integration (as well as disintegration dynamics with the discussion of Brexit and the democratic backsliding in member states like Hungary). To this end, we will focus on the study of differentiated integration, political conflicts in the EU, and public opinion on various aspects related to the EU. Moreover, we will analyze how European affairs are politicized in the domestic arenas of EU member states and further investigate the politics of specific contested areas, such as immigration, enlargement, and distributional politics. Finally, we will also examine how Switzerland is embedded within the EU by analyzing the history and current challenges of Swiss-EU relations.

Prerequisites:
The European Union (458507) (or equivalent EU introduction course)


SUBJECT AREA following study plans:
- Master Schweizer Politik und Vergleichende Politik (SP2010) - Das politische System der EU (Art. 9.2)
- Master Schweizer Politik im Vergleich (SP2023) – Europäische Politik (Art. 11.1b)

Inscription:
from January 15th 2025, 08.00 pm (20.00 Uhr) onwards via ILIAS

Form of implementation: on Site
ILIAS-Link (Learning resource for course) No registration/deregistration in CTS (Admission in ILIAS possible). ILIAS
Link to another web site
Lecturers Prof. Dr. Fabio Adriano WasserfallenTeaching Staff, Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences 
ECTS 3
Recognition as optional course possible Yes
Grading 1 to 6
 
Dates Monday 10:15-12:00 Weekly
Wednesday 11/6/2025 13:15-14:45
 
Rooms Hörsaal 102, Hörsaalgebäude vonRoll
 
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