EU policy and implementation: making Europe work!

People have become more critical of European policy and often seem to prefer local policy solutions in response to globalisation problems. How do you experience EU policy? Does it help? And if not, how can we change this? In this course, we learn how EU policy is made, and how policy is transferred to member states and implemented by various authorities, including regional and local governments. We discuss the challenges of the European multi-level governance structure. We also focus on the main causes of policy failure or success. On this journey, we focus on actual policy and present the views of various experts: how easy is it to establish yourself in another EU-country? How do governments make sure that the air you breathe is clean? And who is responsible? You will be able to do research together in your own local setting. Research on implementation in which you can make comparisons between different countries or areas. If you live outside the EU, this is not a problem. We have developed assignments in such a way that you can do research in your area and compare your findings with others.

Taught by: Bernard Steunenberg, Professor of Public Administration Faculty Governance and Global Affairs

Time required: This course consists of 5 weeks of study, with about 2-3 hours of study required each week.

Course Fee: $49/month. A free option is also available for which no certificate will be provided upon completion.

Assignments: will be assessed and graded. All assignments are to be passed in order for the course to be completed.

Enrollment Deadline: October 23, 2017