Switzerland in Europe: Money, Migration and Other Difficult Matters from FutureLearn

Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more The only thing you need to bring to the course is an interest for legal, political and social issues. You do not need to have a prior knowledge of law to profit from this course. The course addresses non-professionals as well as people working in politics or administration - for example, in the EU, the EEA and Switzerland, further journalists and law students, in particular, but not only, those specialising in EU and international law. You can use the hashtag #FLswitzerland to talk about this course on social media.

Topics Covered

Switzerland’s legal relationship to the European Union, present and future
Federal structure of Switzerland
Corporate taxation and banking secrecy
Migration of persons seeking international protection
Economic migration and the free movement of persons
The Swiss popular vote on curbing migration as compared to the debate in the UK
The institutional framework of the Swiss-EU Agreements

Reviews summary

Switzerland-eu: money, migration, politics

according to learners, this course provides a thorough and informative overview of Switzerland's complex relationship with the EU. Many found the content on money, banking secrecy, and migration particularly insightful, delivered by expert instructors from the University of Basel. However, some students noted that certain legal and political topics could be challenging, especially without prior background in these areas, suggesting the course might require effort for absolute beginners despite its stated accessibility. Overall, it is seen as a valuable resource for understanding Switzerland's unique position in Europe.

Covers recent relevant political developments.

"Really appreciated the coverage comparing the Swiss popular vote to Brexit."

"Felt the course was up-to-date on the current political climate."

"It connected historical context with current challenging matters."

Lecturers are knowledgeable specialists.

"The professors clearly know their stuff and are experts in the field."

"Learned so much from the lecturers' insights into complex issues."

"Their expertise added significant value to the material."

Provides deep insights into Swiss-EU topics.

"I found the modules on migration and the popular vote incredibly insightful."

"The depth provided on banking secrecy and corporate tax was very valuable for me."

"It gave me a solid understanding of Switzerland's unique relationship with the EU."

May require prior context for some learners.

"Found some of the legal concepts quite difficult to follow without any prior law background."

"The course description says no prior knowledge, but I struggled with the political framework parts."

"It was harder than I expected in areas like the institutional agreements."

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