Duration: 41 minutes

Summary:

A fully updated (2011), in-depth overview of the European Union's latest rulebook, the Treaty of Lisbon. It covers the newly created European Council President, changes to the EU institutions, the EU's foreign policy, innovations in the EU-level decision-making and provides a clear explanation of the innovations introduced by the new Treaty.

Duration: 36 minutes

Summary:

This course trains you on the European Parliament (EP) from a political, legal and practical perspective: suitable for NGOs, businesses, civil representatives and public officials alike. Learn how the EP works, who the MEPs are, which decision-making is used for which EU policy, and how the EP is organised - in this concise and entertaining course!

Duration: 34 minutes

Summary:

This e-learning course presents the European Union’s integration from 1952 until 2011 by discussing the Treaty of Paris, the Treaty of Rome, the Merger Treaty, the Single European Act, the Treaty of Maastricht, the Treaty of Amsterdam, the Treaty of Nice and finally the Treaty of Lisbon and the developments they have introduced. 

Duration: 36 minutes

Summary:

This e-learning course explains from a practical perspective the structure of the European Commission, its role in EU policy making, the appointment of the Commission President and the College of Commissioners, Directorates General and decision-making in WTO, foreign affairs, regulatory issues and EU affairs.

Duration: 33 minutes

Summary:

The Council of Ministers and the European Council are vitally important EU institutions, especially since the Lisbon Treaty entered into force in 2009. This course discusses in detail their structure, decision-making, EU level policy coordination, economic affairs, foreign policy and strategic guidance.

Duration: 64 minutes

Summary:

This course explains the legal foundations of the European Union (directives, regulations, breach of law, infringement, appeal), along with an in-depth look at the European Court of Justice, the General Court and the Civil Service Tribunal, the types of legal actions and all related issues.

Duration: 68 minutes

Summary:

This course covers the Committee of the Regions, the European Economic and Social Committee, the European Central Bank, the European Investment Bank, the European Court of Auditors, the European Ombudsman, the European Data Protection Supervisor and various EU executive and regulatory agencies.