Latest programmes
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Can Van Gogh’s "Sunflowers" or Michelangelo’s "David" be exported?
Delve into the heart of Europe’s artistic heritage with our expert, Helena Salinas López, and discover how EU law strikes a balance between the free movement of works of art and the protection of national treasures.
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Can lack of language skills be a reason not to hire someone?
Can you be asked to speak a certain language in order to take part in a civil service competition or apply for a job? Or does this give rise to unjustified discrimination? The Court of Justice has had to determine how to balance equality between candidates, linguistic diversity, and the needs of employers.
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Gender equality and discrimination: how have our rights evolved?
Thomas von Danwitz, Vice-President of the Court of Justice, discusses landmark judgments on gender equality in EU law: from the fight against unequal salaries for men and women (Defrenne) to questions about pregnancy (Dekker) and transgender identity (P versus S).
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What are your rights when your holiday goes wrong?
Can you be compensated if your package holiday is ruined? Should you accept a voucher instead of a refund? Can you claim compensation for the loss of enjoyment of your holiday? Lawyer Lucrezia Colonna explains how the Court of Justice has interpreted EU law to strengthen travellers' rights, guaranteeing fair compensation, refunds and effective protection when package holidays fail to deliver
Judgments and Opinions
Delivery of Judgments and Opinions - 03/11/2026
C-583/24, C-250/25
Delivery of Judgments and Opinions - 22/10/2026
C-117/25, C-295/25, C-813/24, C-33/25, C-660/24, C-681/24, C-873/24, C-548/25, C-420/24, C-367/25 P, C-431/25, C-187/25, C-327/25, C-348/25 P, C-359/25, C-358/24, C-533/24, C-153/25, C-287/25, C-289/2...
Delivery of Judgments and Opinions - 15/10/2026
C-70/25, C-120/25, C-275/25, C-857/24, C-159/25, C-879/24, C-63/25, C-321/25, C-161/25, C-162/25, C-199/25, C-203/25, C-580/24, C-591/24, C-842/24, C-402/25, C-695/23P, C-1/25P, C-521/25, C-627/24P, C...
Delivery of Judgments and Opinions - 08/10/2026
C-706/23, C-482/24 P, C-808/24, C-108/26 RX, C-571/24, C-224/25 P, C-173/25 P, C-572/25 P, C-872/24, C-900/24, C-57/25, C-893/24 P, C-390/25, C-222/25
Explanation of the order in Republic of Poland v Council of the European Union
Provisional application of the EU-Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement --- Application for suspension of operation
Delivery of Judgments and Opinions - 01/10/2026
C-845/24 P, C-855/24 P, C-209/25, C-249/25, C-131/25, C-20/25 P, C-459/25, C-522/25 P, C-12/25, C-347/25, C-697/25
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Can lack of language skills be a reason not to hire someone?
Can you be asked to speak a certain language in order to take part in a civil service competition or apply for a job? Or does this give rise to unjustified discrimination? The Court of Justice has had...
Can we say anything we like online?
On social media, where does freedom of expression end and respect for the rights of others begin? The Court of Justice of the European Union has clarified the conditions under which an unlawful post m...
Same-sex marriage in the EU: can a Member State refuse to recognise it?
Within the European Union, each Member State remains free to decide whether or not to authorise same-sex marriage. However, crossing a border must not deprive citizens of the rights associated with a ...
Open Court
Gender equality and discrimination: how have our rights evolved?
Thomas von Danwitz, Vice-President of the Court of Justice, discusses landmark judgments on gender equality in EU law: from the fight against unequal salaries for men and women (Defrenne) to questions...
How can impartiality be reconciled with personal convictions?
In this interview, we speak with President of Chamber François Biltgen about the duty of judges to set aside their personal convictions in order to guarantee their independence and impartiality, even ...
What happens if a country violates the rule of law?
The rule of law is a multifaceted concept encompassing essential legal principles such as checks and balances, access to justice, legal certainty, and non-discrimination. With Judge Irmantas Jarukaiti...
Cour des citoyens
Can Van Gogh’s "Sunflowers" or Michelangelo’s "David" be exported?
Delve into the heart of Europe’s artistic heritage with our expert, Helena Salinas López, and discover how EU law strikes a balance between the free movement of works of art and the protection of nati...
What are your rights when your holiday goes wrong?
Can you be compensated if your package holiday is ruined? Should you accept a voucher instead of a refund? Can you claim compensation for the loss of enjoyment of your holiday? Lawyer Lucrezia Colonna...
Art at the Court: a European heritage waiting to be discovered
The art collection of the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg comprises nearly fifty works that embody the history, fundamental values and cultural diversity of the Member States. Our...
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...
Events
CJEU Open Day | Live Q&A with Savvas S. Papasavvas
Discussion with Savvas S. Papasavvas, President of the General Court
CJEU Open Day | Live Q&A with Koen Lenaerts and Vittorio Di Bucci
Discussion with Koen Lenaerts, President of the Court of Justice and Vittorio Di Bucci, Registrar of the Court of Justice
Formal sitting: new Registrar of the Court of Justice and two new Judges of the General Court
Following the resignation of Mr Alfredo Calot Escobar, who has performed the duties of registrar of the Court of Justice since 6 October 2010, Mr Vittorio Di Bucci was elected registrar of the Court o...
Photos
The entrance hall
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Aerial view of the Palais surrounded by the Anneau
© European Union 2016
The Grand Staircase - Salle des Pas Perdus
© European Union 2019
A hearing of the Court of Justice - Grand Chamber
© European Union 2025
The Grand Conference Room
© European Union 2018
The Members of the Court of Justice in 2024
© European Union 2024
