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Europäische Akademie Olzenhausen

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HOW TO FIND US

Supported by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), using funds from German Ministry of Foreign Aff airs.

Come togetherto create Europe!

INVITATIONFacing the rise of populist parties in many member states, crises in its unstable neighbour-hood or the British Brexit-vote – The EuropeanUnion is under pressure in 2017 also!

„A Continent in Troubled Times – EU‘s Per-spectives in a Changing World“ deals with fundamental aspects of European integration and discusses important policy fi elds and current developements in the European Union.

We invite all participants to attend an academi-cally demanding and wide-ranging programme. Explore with us the European capitals and experience the inspiring atmosphere of an international seminar.

Take this opportunity and apply for the European Summer Course 2017!

EUROPEAN SUMMER COURSE 2017

Europäische

OtzenhausenA k a d em i e

VISITS TO STRASBOURG,SAARBRÜCKEN & BRUSSELS

16 – 27 AUGUSTA Continent in Troubled Times – EU's Perspectives in a Changing World

PARTICIPATION FEE & SERVICEThis includes programme fee, field trips (to Brussels, Strasbourg, Saarbrücken), full board (all meals) and lodging (accom- modation in twin rooms at the European Academy of Otzenhausen; single rooms are possible). It does not cover travel expenses to / from Otzenhausen.

Under certain conditions, a scholarship for travel and seminar costs may be provided. For further information please contact us.

VENUEEuropäische Akademie Otzenhausen gGmbHEuropahausstraße 35, 66620 Nonnweiler, Germanywww.eao-otzenhausen.de

APPLICATION AND INFORMATIONPhilipp SchwarzEuropa-Institut, Sek. ReWi, Saarland UniversityP.O. Box 15 11 5066041 Saarbrücken/GermanyT. +49 (0)681 302 6624, F. +49 (0)681 302 6640esc@europainstitut.dewww.europainstitut.de/esc2017

CONTENT ▪ Milestones of European integration ▪ Institutional set-up and decision-making in the EU

▪ Human rights protection in Europe ▪ We can (or can’t) do it – The EU on the way to a common European asylum policy?

▪ Brexit, populism etc. – De-integration or more Europe as answer to the current crisis of European integration

▪ How to create prosperity, stability and security in a crisis-ridden neighbourhood? Chances and limits of EU’s enlargement and neighbourhood policy

▪ After the crisis is before the crisis? The Economic and Monetary Union in 2017

▪ The EU as a Trade Power

FIELD TRIPSThe programme includes visits to: ▪ Brussels: European Parliament, European Commission

▪ Strasbourg: Council of Europe ▪ Saarbrücken: Saarland University

PARTICIPANTSYoung, active and open-minded people (esp. students / young professionals) from all fields of studies and from all over the world, who have a strong interest in the European Union and its current challenges, are invited.

LECTURERSYou will meet renowned international experts in European law, politics and economics. The lecturers not only work in the academia but also come from practice and will give you an insight view of the European Union.

TEACHING METHODSDifferent teaching methods will be used such as: ▪ lectures and discussions ▪ professionally designed workshops ▪ field trips ▪ an attractive supporting programme

* The seminar fee is split in accordance with funding guideline as fol-lows: 2/3 covers the seminar costs, 1/3 covers the institutional costs.

950 EURO*