Open Court
AI challenges and opportunities for the judiciary
Judge Zilgalvis discusses how artificial intelligence is reshaping legal practice, the impact of the EU AI Act, and its relevance to justice in the European Union
The Vice-President of the General Court: a multifaceted role
From coordinating 52 cabinets 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
What are the real benefits of EU citizenship?
Judge Eugene Regan breaks down the concrete rights granted by EU citizenship and explains how EU courts safeguard these benefits for all 450 million Europeans
How is the caseload of the General Court evolving?
Digital regulation, environmental issues, and the rise of competition‑law cases: a close look at some current legal challenges, with President van der Woude
The landmark ruling on air passenger rights
Advocate General Medina explains how the Court strengthens consumer‑protection measures through the Sturgeon judgment on the right to compensation for delayed or cancelled flights
How do citizens interact with the EU Court?
The preliminary ruling procedure allows the Court to answer questions from national judges concerning EU law and to guarantee a uniform interpretation of that law, so that citizens can benefit from th...
Advocate General : advising on the Court’s toughest cases
Advocate General Laila Medina explains how the Treaty‑mandated office delivers non‑binding opinions that dissect the arguments and implications of complex cases, steering the Court during its initial ...
The task of Judges at the Court: interpreting EU law and protecting citizens
Judge Octavia Spineanu-Matei explains how Judges are selected and their role in guaranteeing the uniform application of EU law for all EU citizens.
What is the role of the Registry of the General Court?
Case management, support for judicial activity, and preservation of the memory of European justice: the Registrar of the General Court, Vittorio Di Bucci, explains the role of the service he heads.
The Registrar of the Court of Justice: a key function
Join Mr Calot Escobar to discover the mission and responsibilities of this role, which is essential to the proper functioning of European justice.
Inside the EU’s General Court
President Marc van der Woude explains why EU Member States decided to establish this second court within the EU’s judicial system and how it functions as the “court for direct actions”.
