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Brief subject description:
Description of the subject: the brief, still informative description of the knowledge to be attained
Successive enlargements of the EU have constituted major events in the history of European integration. They affect the Union’s institutions, policies and policy-making processes and, because of the impact of these changes, enlargements have often been controversial. It is often argued that there is now enlargement fatigue, and progress towards the next step seems slow. However, a number of countries, especially in the Western Balkans, are eager to join. There are several countries in the Eastern and Southern neighbourhood of the EU, that may or may not become a candidate in the future, but still, all of them have special political and economic relationship with the EU.
On the course, we are going to deal with the experiences of previous enlargements and with the future of enlargement process, and also with the EU’s relations with its neighbours.
Theoretical knowledge to be acquired:
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Practical knowledge to be acquired:
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List of the most important required literature (2–4 pieces) with bibliographical details (author, title, edition or specific pages, ISBN):
Éltető, Andrea (ed.): Mind the Gap. Integration Experiences of the Ten Central European and Eastern European Countries. Centre for Economic and Regional Studies of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest, 2014. ISBN 978-615-5447-54-9
Kaeding, Michael, Johannes Pollak, and Paul Schmidt. "Enlargement and the Future of Europe." Views from the Capitals, Springer. Cham, 2024
List of the most important recommended literature (2–4 pieces) with bibliographical details (author, title, edition or specific pages, ISBN):
Gateva, Eli: European Union Enlargement Conditionality. Palgrave Macmillan, London New York, 2015. ISBN 978-1-349-56032-5
Stefanova, Boyka M.: The European Union and Europe’s New Regionalism. The Challenge of Enlargement, Neighbourhood, and Globalization. Palgrave Macmillan, London – New York, 2018. ISBN 978-3-319-60106-9
Contribution of the subject to the acquisition of competence elements as defined in the Training and Outcome Requirements. Elaborate on how competence elements specified in the Training and Outcome Requirements are/may be achieved:
Deepening knowledge competences
The course discusses the experiences of previous enlargements (e.g. 2004 Central and Eastern Europe), the processes in the Western Balkans, and the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) in the East/South direction, thus expanding knowledge of global social problems, political systems, world economic trends and international institutions.
Analytical and practical skills
Develops the exploration of social conflicts, analysis of economic challenges (e.g. enlargement fatigue, good neighbourly relations) and comparative studies with statistical tools, matching the skills of the JCC: conflict management, understanding of world economic processes, comparative analyses.
Interdisciplinary approach
Related to the fields of foreign policy, economics and law, it makes you suitable for EU enlargement negotiations, neighbourhood partnerships (e.g. Ukraine, Western Balkans), supporting problem-solving and cooperation in a diplomatic context.
Attitudes and professional preparation
It encourages a critical, tolerant attitude towards the dilemmas of enlargement (e.g. stability vs. democracy), strengthening methodological awareness and Hungary-centered analysis, which aims at the self-cultivation and career suitability of the KKK.
