Latest programmes
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Briefing
C-524/24 - Italy/Austria
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Key terms for understanding the Court’s procedures
First part – Learn how citizens, companies, institutions, and Member States can bring a case before the EU courts, seeking a declaration that EU law has been infringed
Second part – Balázs Lehóczki describes the procedures that enable the Court to establish infringements of EU law and what the consequences are
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The Vice-President of the General Court: a multifaceted role
From coordinating 52 Chambers to ensuring judicial consistency, from standing in for the President to monitoring case-law, let’s discover all the duties of the Vice-President of the General Court, with Mr Savvas Papasavvas.
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Briefing
C-661/24 - Académie fiscale e.a.
Judgments and Opinions
Judgment Pumpyanskiy v Council of the European Union explained
Freezing of funds - Restrictive measures
Delivery of Judgments and Opinions - 24/03/2026
C-521/21, C-767/23
Delivery of Judgments and Opinions - 19/03/2026
C-649/23, C-513/24, C-363/24, C-526/24, C-371/24, C-43/25, C-171/24 P, C-172/24 P, C-173/24 P, C-174/24 P, C-175/24 P, C-176/24 P, C-177/24 P, C-178/24 P, C-179/24 P
Judgment Katholische Schwangerschaftsberatung explained - C-258/24
Equal treatment – Difference of treatment on grounds of religion
Delivery of Judgments and Opinions - 17/03/2026
C-8/24, C-258/24.
Delivery of Judgments and Opinions - 12/03/2026
C-559/23 P, C-160/24 P, C-209/24 P, C-482/24 P, C-790/24 P, C-845/24 P, C-863/24 P, C-11/25, C-43/24, C-60/25, C-84/24, C-119/24, C-150/25, C-465/24, C-477/24, C-514/24, C-515/24, C-516/24, C-521/24, ...
Bright
How does our personal data really travel?
In a matter of seconds, our email addresses, browsing history and online purchases travel thousands of kilometres, sometimes outside the EU. The Court of Justice has clarified the rules: any transfer ...
Does the internet ever forget? Understanding the right to be forgotten
Our outdated or sensitive data can harm us over time. Discover how the Court of Justice of the EU has recognised the right to be forgotten to protect our privacy, while safeguarding the right to infor...
What workplace protections are available for caregivers?
Discover how the Court of Justice of the EU prohibits all discrimination in terms of accommodations, promotions and job duties for employees who support a loved one with a disability.
Open Court
The Vice-President of the General Court: a multifaceted role
From coordinating 52 Chambers to ensuring judicial consistency, from standing in for the President to monitoring case-law, let’s discover all the duties of the Vice-President of the General Court, wit...
What is e-Curia and how does it work?
E-Curia is an application that helps parties to easily lodge procedural documents and receive notifications. The Registrar of the General Court, Vittorio Di Bucci, explains how it works.
The Charter of Fundamental Rights: a pillar of European justice
With Advocate General Dean Spielmann, let's discover what the Charter of Fundamental Rights means for European citizens and how it differs from the European Convention on Human Rights
Cour des citoyens
Key terms for understanding the Court’s procedures
First part – Learn how citizens, companies, institutions, and Member States can bring a case before the EU courts, seeking a declaration that EU law has been infringed Second part – Balázs Lehóczki de...
How can we protect our personal data?
First part – “The processing of personal data” is a phrase we hear frequently. But what data are we actually talking about? What exactly does “processing” mean? Second part – Joris Plingers, the Court...
Ever wondered what your real worker rights are?
Legal secretary Anthi Beka guides us as we explore EU workers’ rights—paid leave, safe workplaces, parental leave and time recording mandates—through landmark Court of Justice rulings
Animations
Why does the Court of Justice of the EU Exist?
The Court of Justice of the European Union is the judicial body of the EU. Its role is to ensure that EU laws are respected by the EU’s institutions and Member States and applied in the same way throu...
What has the Court of Justice done for me?
In over 25,000 rulings to date, the Court of Justice of the European Union has given decisions on a wide variety of matters directly affecting EU citizens’ lives. Here we look at just a few instances ...
The Preliminary Ruling Procedure – A Dialogue with National Courts
References for preliminary rulings are a keystone of the EU’s legal system. With national courts applying EU law directly, this procedure allows them to check with the Court of Justice how laws should...
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The Grand Conference Room
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The Members of the Court of Justice in 2024
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