Understanding the European Union & How to Interact With It

An overview of the EU's key institutions, the scope of its activities, how EU legislation is made and how to interact effectively with the EU

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the structure of the EU and its key Institutions
• Understand the differing roles and responsibilities of the European Commission, the Council of Ministers and the Parliament
• Understand the scope of the Commission`s work and its budget
• Understand the work of ECOSOC, COREPER, UKREP and the Committee of the Regions
• Learn about the legislative process in the EU and how the Institutions take decisions, make regulations and issue directives
• Learn the key elements required for successfully negotiating with the EU
• Understand which people are most important to speak to, and how to gain access and communicate with them
• Learn how to communicate effectively with the key players in the EU Parliament, EU Commission & the Council of Ministers