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Seminar: 08-26-M12-3 The EU in the Original: Institutions and Policies Reflected by Primary Sources - Details

Seminar: 08-26-M12-3 The EU in the Original: Institutions and Policies Reflected by Primary Sources - Details

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Course name Seminar: 08-26-M12-3 The EU in the Original: Institutions and Policies Reflected by Primary Sources
Subtitle
Course number 08-26-M12-3
Semester SoSe 2025
Current number of participants 49
expected number of participants 30
Home institute Politik
Courses type Seminar in category Teaching
First date Thursday, 10.04.2025 14:00 - 16:00, Room: SFG 1010
Type/Form
Englischsprachige Veranstaltung Nein
Veranstaltung für ältere Erwachsene Yes
Anzahl ältere Erwachsene 3
ECTS points 3/6

Rooms and times

SFG 1010
Thursday: 14:00 - 16:00, weekly (12x)

Module assignments

Comment/Description

In the seminar we will examine the development of the welfare state in the post-communist countries of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). We will start by defining the CEE region and looking at the similarities and differences (historical, cultural, political, economic) across CEE countries. We will then focus on the pre-1989 communist welfare state, as well as the unfolding and impact of the post-1989 transition. Then we will discuss the post-1989 welfare arrangements in the region and the actors involved in shaping the policy-making and reforms. The impact of Europeanization processes, as well as gender aspects will also be considered. The non-exhaustive list of topics includes:
1. Welfare state: the emergence, typologies, and challenges
2. Definition of CEE; political, cultural, economic diversity of the region; 1945-1989 welfare arrangements; legacies
3. 1989 change; a triple transition; internal vs. external factors and actors shaping transition paths
4. Social costs of the transition – unemployment, health, demography, public opinion
5. Emergence of new ‘varieties of capitalism’ in CEE; the role of the state and trade unions in CEE; employment relations
6. Welfare state and gender in the transition process
7. Policies: pensions, healthcare, long-term care, labour market activation, family benefits and services
8. EU enlargement; social acquis; conditionality; compliance; impact of the acquis on social policy in CEE
9. New world(s) of welfare in CEE.

The seminar is organized in monthly block meetings and will take place online via zoom. Readings and course material will be made available on Stud.IP.
Depending on their needs, individual students can earn between 3 and 9 ECTS for the seminar. The course requirements will be adjusted accordingly.

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