CREDITS 2 (LV) 3 (ECTS) - 32 Contact Hours
This is a course developed to provide students with an opportunity to learn in depth about the EU decision-making process through a simulation of the ordinary legislative procedure in the European Commission, the Council of Ministers and the European Parliament. The topic that will be discussed will be one related to EU animal welfare law. The course will consist of two main parts, the first one will be a theoretical introduction to animal studies and animal ethics, as well as an overview of EU animal law, including EU Regulations and Directives, EP preparatory materials, and CJEU case law. The second part will be dedicated to the simulation itself, where students will first take the role of the Commission in drafting a new piece of legislation in animal welfare. Following that the students will become both a Minister in the Council and a Member of the EP, where they will discuss, amend and vote on the Commission’s legislative proposal. This will allow the students to gain an insight into the dynamics of the process and the different roles and functions of the actors taking part in it.- Teacher: Juan Fuente Bravo