European Citizenship – Development, Scope, and Challenges
All citizens in the EU are granted a European Citizenship on top of their national citizenship. Which rights and opportunities does this supra- and transnational citizenship provide? And what are the challenges and dilemmas of the two-level citizenship – for individuals, for the member states and for the union? This course examines the development, the scope and the challenges of European Citizenship.
The course has a threefold aim: to explore the development, application and current challenges of European citizenship. This aim is examined through three modules. The first module focuses on the development of European Citizenship: What are the substantive rights of citizenship beyond the state, and which institutions have been key to their development? Here, we focus on free movement for persons, cross-border welfare, and political rights – especially the European Citizens' Initiative. The second module focuses on the application of EU citizenship: How is EU citizenship practised? Is EU citizenship limited or extensive when compared to the US federal system, for example? Is it still foremost a right for those who move from member state to member state, but not for those who stay in their member state of origin? Finally, the third module examines the extent to which the rules and rights around European citizenship have been contested and politicized during the last decade. In this part of the course, we also look into the de-Europeanisation of citizenship through Brexit.
The course is funded by Erasmus+ and developed by the 4EU+ University Alliance, consisting of six European Universities: Univerzita Karlova, Universität Heidelberg, Sorbonne Université, Københavns Universitet, Università degli studi di Milano, Uniwersytet Warszawski.
Status: Political Sciences
Political Sciences
Status: Social Sciences
Social Sciences
Beginner·Course·10 hours
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CN
4.0·Reviewed Sep 8, 2025
Good course. Pace was right. The content was solid, but obviously a structured course like that will struggle to keep up with the latest EU developments.
AL
4.0·Reviewed Nov 20, 2024
I have always been interested in Europe, and this course made me realize, more about what Europe is like.
RP
5.0·Reviewed Jul 11, 2023
Excellent way to present the problems, challenges and features of the EU. It was great, the best quality of teachers that you could ask.
PP
5.0·Reviewed Feb 22, 2023
it's one of the best courses I have ever seen in my life
TC
4.0·Reviewed Nov 3, 2022
Great introduction to the basic rights of EU citizenship and the rules which apply to it.
EB
5.0·Reviewed Oct 31, 2023
Excellent course.
Extremely informative on the history of EU Citizenship, what it means and how it may develop in the future.
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Steven Wlazly
5.0
·Reviewed Nov 28, 2022
I have recently acquired Polish citizenship by establishing my right of descent through my Polish father although I was born and live in Australia and am an Australian citizen. My mother was German and so EU Citizenship reinforces and validates my European identity. I am grateful for the EU and the opportunities and rights I have as an EU citizen. One of the questions I'm curious about is - as an EU citizen but not an EU resident -do I have any rights to vote in EU elections?
I found this to be a useful civics primer for those who are or who are planning to be EU citizens.
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Tobias Matusch
5.0
·Reviewed Apr 11, 2022
Great opportunity to learn about European Citizenship - incl. a great diversity of lecturers from the EU. Thanks to 4EU+ and its initiatives.
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Ricardo Paúl
5.0
·Reviewed Jul 11, 2023
Excellent way to present the problems, challenges and features of the EU. It was great, the best quality of teachers that you could ask.
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Edward James Bosano-Andrews
5.0
·Reviewed Oct 31, 2023
Excellent course.
Extremely informative on the history of EU Citizenship, what it means and how it may develop in the future.
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Никита Сушко
5.0
·Reviewed Oct 25, 2024
This course is very interesting, with relevant information and important topics.
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Katarzyna Staszak-Kuźma
5.0
·Reviewed Feb 20, 2024
Course give a lot of information about the idea of EU Citizenship.
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pmn
5.0
·Reviewed Feb 22, 2023
it's one of the best courses I have ever seen in my life
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FRANCISCO MANUEL CARMONA GUERRERO
5.0
·Reviewed Sep 27, 2024
Aunque necesitaría ser actualizado es muy interesante
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Dr. Ramanjeet Singh
5.0
·Reviewed May 9, 2022
WONDERFUL COURSE CONTENT AND PRESENTATION.
5.0
·Reviewed Feb 27, 2023
Give broad perspectives on EU citizenship
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Maria Ventura
5.0
·Reviewed Sep 8, 2022
It was a great learning experience
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PADIRE MANISHWAR GOUD
5.0
·Reviewed Jun 25, 2023
fabolousss
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Artzy Design Gurl
5.0
·Reviewed Apr 11, 2025
Ottimo!
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Crille Nielsen
4.0
·Reviewed Sep 8, 2025
Good course. Pace was right. The content was solid, but obviously a structured course like that will struggle to keep up with the latest EU developments.
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Abhinav Lal
4.0
·Reviewed Nov 20, 2024
I have always been interested in Europe, and this course made me realize, more about what Europe is like.
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Tony Collins
4.0
·Reviewed Nov 4, 2022
Great introduction to the basic rights of EU citizenship and the rules which apply to it.
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Nicholas Barbieri
4.0
·Reviewed May 3, 2025
Interessanti spunti su aspetti positivi e sfide della Cittadinanza europea
