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The European Law Course took place at Alpbach, Austria, from August 1 to 20, 2023. This course, associated with the European Forum Alpbach (EFA), is an interdisciplinary platform that brings together experts, policymakers, and academics on European topics, including law, policy, and international relations [1].
Dr. Julia Schmoll from the Constitutional Service in the Federal Chancellery delivered a lecture during the course, and professors from Austrian and southern German law faculties taught it. The course covered key aspects of European Law, referencing current developments.
The course concluded with a three-hour written exam, recognized as an exam in European Law at all Austrian law faculties. A total of 44 students from Austria participated in the course this year.
However, it's essential to clarify that the European Law Course, while linked to the EFA, does not currently constitute a formally recognized law degree course by Austrian faculties, based on the current data [1]. The event and associated courses seem more aligned with advanced training, summer schools, or thematic workshops rather than formal university credit courses directly incorporated into Austrian law degree programmes.
The topics broadly covered European integration challenges, EU values, climate policy, democracy, security, and governance, reflecting high-level discussions presented by university professors and policymakers [1]. Specific professors teaching this course are not detailed, but the forum involves eminent academics and European officials.
For those seeking a detailed syllabus, professor list, or official university recognition, it may be necessary to directly contact the European Forum Alpbach organizers or check the websites of Austrian universities in law for official course listings related to European Law.
An exchange with European Minister Claudia Plakolm on current EU developments is scheduled to take place at the Federal Chancellery in Vienna in early September.
For more details about the European Law Course, please visit its official link.
[1] European Forum Alpbach: https://www.eu-alpbach.org/en/home/
