The self-organized lecture (SOLV) is a course organized from students for students. Each semester we discuss topics that do not get sufficient attention in our regular curriculum. 

This semester’s topic is the European Union. You will be introduced to the structure, history, and policies of the EU. Over time you will learn more about selected topics related to the current challenges facing the EU, past and approaching policy decisions, and about the future of the EU in light of the upcoming elections.

The course is structured as a lecture series. Each lecture will feature a different expert to provide an overview of the topic from different perspectives and schools of thought.

Timetable:
05.03. Introduction part 1
19.03. Introduction part 2
09.04. Monetary policy and the ECB
16.04. The Euro Crisis
23.04. Export and trade
30.04. Fiscal policy
14.05. Liberalization
21.05. Climate policy
28.05. Migration policy
04.06. Panel discussion: European elections
11.06. Rise of right-wing extremism
18.06. Outlook of the EU

Mandatory attendance. Absence from class twice is permitted.

Students who do not want to receive a grade for the course but are interested in the lectures and literature should also register on LPIS.  

• 30% Active participation in class
• 30% Response paper
• 40% Analyses on everyday political topics