Welcome!
Here is a short introduction to which we advise you to have a look at before starting the other steps!
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Maja: Hi, my name is Maja.
Mario: And I am Mario.
Maja: Welcome to the fourth module of our e-course.
Mario: Welcome to this module on key topics on the EU’s agenda.
Maja: In the previous modules you learned what the European Union is, you explored what are the key institutions and the ways how the EU functions, and you researched how the European Union affects our everyday life. In this module, we will discuss topics on the agenda of the European Union and what the European Union plans to do in these areas in the next period.
Mario: Exactly. The European Union is at the beginning of its new seven-year period with a new budget. Also, the process called “Conference on the Future of the European Union” was completed and brought a number of new views and perspectives on the future of the European Union. All of this encourages us to explore what topics are or should be discussed when talking about the future of the European Union.
Maja: In this lesson, we will discuss and explore the future of the European Union, possible enlargements to new member states, migration management, energy policy, the rule of law in the European Union, security and employment issues and everything the European Union does in the field of education.
Mario: As you will see, the modules are structured in a way that they have an introductory part with an overview of the topic, a central part where we discuss the topic in detail and an additional part where we bring content related to a specific topic for those who want to know more. The topics we will cover are the future of the EU, enlargement, energy, migration, security, rule of law, employment and education. All eight topics that we will present to you are presented through video lessons accompanied by a transcript.
Maja: In each of the eight topics, you will have a variety of additional materials where you will be able to read, watch, analyze and think about the topics we bring you.
Mario: The dynamics and acceleration of the process in the European Union are inevitable, sometimes elusive, so all the data we bring you can be changed today. We hope to inspire your curiosity and further research on European topics and policies.
Maja: We hope you enjoy learning about the topics being discussed in the European Union. We hope you will enjoy learning about the topics being discussed in the European Union and get the urge to get involved in shaping the future of the EU today!
