Defrenne: The landmark case for equal pay for men and women

First part – We retrace the legal battle of Belgian flight attendant Gabrielle Defrenne, which led the Court of Justice to lay the foundations for equal pay for men and women in the EU Second part – W...

Disability discrimination in the workplace

First part – The Court of Justice of the European Union shapes everyday equality for workers with disabilities. We trace the evolution of the EU’s definition of “disability” and explore what “reasonab...

Who can bring a case directly before the General Court of the EU?

Discover how any citizen or business can bring a case directly before the General Court and how landmark cases have strengthened transparency in the EU, with Alexandre Thillier, Legal Secretary at the...

Multilingualism: the key to equal access to justice

Discover how the Court’s 24‑language system guarantees your right to be heard and to understand rulings, with insights from Maciej Markiewic, Director in the Directorate-General of Multilingualism

Take a seat at the Court of Justice

First part - Discover how you can attend hearings at the Court in Luxembourg or watch it on the go. Second part - Get a behind-the-scenes look with Leticia Carrasco Marco.

How can I claim my rights under European law?

First part - The concrete steps you can take to bring your case to the Court of Justice. Second part - How ordinary citizens have shaped and made history in EU law with Matija Longar.

Court or Courts? A close look at the composition of CJEU

First part - The Court of Justice of the EU is made up of two distinct courts : the Court of Justice and the General Court. Second part - The role of the General Court in the lives of EU citizens: som...

Court of Justice of the EU and European Court of Human Rights: what are the differences?

First part – Discover the jurisdiction and areas of activity of the Court in Luxembourg and the Court in Strasbourg. Second part – How can we reconcile the right to be forgotten with the right to info...

Curia Web TV : connecting citizens with European justice

Join us for the launch of Curia Web TV, the new video channel of the Court of Justice of the European Union. In this inaugural episode, President Koen Lenaerts discusses the importance of transparency...