Online Course Pack: EU Competition Preparation (lingua inglese)

The “EU Knowledge in a nutshell” pack, provided by the European College of Parma Foundation, contains nine videos, for a total duration of approximately 7 hours.

These videos will enable you to discover the fundamentals on the contents listed below:

1. EU History: gives an overview of the milestones of EU integration from after WWII to nowadays (1 hour 30 minutes approx.)
2. EU Institutional Framework: illustrates the functions and role of the Institutions of the European Union, with their main tasks, competences and organisation (1 hour 30 minutes approx.)
3. EU Legal System: outlines the decision-making process in the EU, from Primary Law (Treaties, Charter of Fundamental Rights) to Secondary Law (Regulations, Directives and Decisions) (1 hour 30 minutes approx.)
4. EU Budget: gives an overview on how the EU is financed, the multiannual financial framework, the annual budget and how expenditures are monitored (30 minutes approx.)
5. EU Economic Governance: introduces the main coordination mechanisms that Member States have to follow before adopting their national budget (20 minutes approx.).
6. Common Agricultural Policy: presents an overview on the first common policy, its evolution, reforms and current challenges (45 minutes approx.)
7. EU Cohesion Policy: offers an outline on one of the most important EU policies, aimed at reducing regional disparities and promoting harmonious development (25 minutes approx.)
8. EU External Action: gives an overview on EU relations with third countries (30 minutes approx.)
9. Next Generation EU: offers a “rough guide” on the Next Gen programme, launched in 2021 to reinforce the recovery and resilience of EU economy, following the dramatic consequences of the pandemic (15 minutes approx.).

An essential bibliography/webliography is also provided in a PDF file.