Latest programmes
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Briefing
C-287/25 - C-288/25 - C-289/25 - OPmobility - Société Générale
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Interested in a traineeship at the EU Court?
First part - Discover the diverse range of traineeships at the Court, from law to communications, IT, HR, library, translation and research
Second part - Former trainees Xanthi Agoraki and Pablo Calvin Bro from HR department walk us through the application steps, daily duties and insider tips for making the most of a Curia traineeship
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How to protect our rights when time is crucial?
Judge Jürimäe explains how the preliminary urgent procedure fast‑tracks critical cases. It is applied in certain areas of law, in situations where fundamental rights, personal liberty or children are involved.
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Briefing
C-296/25 P - Poland / Commission (Recovery by set-off of periodic penalty payments imposed by way of interim measures)
C-297/25 P - Poland / Commission (Recovery by set-off of periodic penalty payments imposed by way of interim measures)
Judgments and Opinions
Delivery of Judgments and Opinions - 16/07/2026
C-273/24, C-524/24, C-441/25, C-392/25, C-467/24, C-328/25, C-383/25, C-209/23
Judgment Sociedad Civil Catalana and Associació Catalana de Víctimes d’Organitzacions Terroristes explained
Management of public funds in the context of the movement for Catalan independence Compatibility of Organic Law on amnesty for institutional, political and social normalisation in Catalonia with EU la...
Delivery of Judgments and Opinions - 14/07/2026
C-474/24
Delivery of Judgments and Opinions - 09/07/2026
C-242/24 P, C-170/25 P, C-166/25, C-186/25, C-188/25, C-199/24, C-224/24, C-234/25, C-307/25, C-323/25, C-360/25, C-428/23, C-435/25, C-535/25, C-768/24, C-771/24, C-788/24, C-856/24, C-888/24
Delivery of Judgments and Opinions - 02/07/2026
C-738/22 P, C-300/25, C-530/25 P, C-409/25 P, C-67/25, C-261/25, C-427/24, C-477/25
Delivery of Judgments and Opinions - 25/06/2026
C-622/24P, C-623/24P, C-14/25, C-196/25, C-251/24, C-277/25, C-343/25, C-392/24, C-182/26 PPU, C-670/24P
Hearings and Briefings
Briefing
C-287/25 - C-288/25 - C-289/25 - OPmobility - Société Générale
Hearing - 08/09/2026
C-296/25 P - Poland / Commission (Recovery by set-off of periodic penalty payments imposed by way of interim measures) C-297/25 P - Poland / Commission (Recovery by set-off of periodic penalty payment...
Briefing
C-296/25 P - Poland / Commission (Recovery by set-off of periodic penalty payments imposed by way of interim measures) C-297/25 P - Poland / Commission (Recovery by set-off of periodic penalty payment...
Bright
Who pays when a product is defective or dangerous?
An airbag that fails to deploy, the lining of an oven that comes loose, a faulty medical device. Who is responsible when a product is defective or poses a risk to consumer safety? Find out how to asse...
What are our rights to borderless education?
Access to scholarships, tuition fees, recognition of diplomas: in what ways are the rights to study and work in the EU guaranteed?
Online shopping: right of withdrawal and unfair terms
With e-commerce booming, European consumer protection rules have evolved. How does the Court of Justice helping to improve transparency in our online shopping?
Open Court
How to protect our rights when time is crucial?
Judge Jürimäe explains how the preliminary urgent procedure fast‑tracks critical cases. It is applied in certain areas of law, in situations where fundamental rights, personal liberty or children are ...
Who decides – the European Union or the Member States ?
Using concrete examples, such as the minimum wage in Denmark and citizenship by investment in Malta, Judge Constantinos Lycourgos explores how the Court ensures compliance with the Treaties to prevent...
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
Cour des citoyens
Interested in a traineeship at the EU Court?
First part - Discover the diverse range of traineeships at the Court, from law to communications, IT, HR, library, translation and research Second part - Former trainees Xanthi Agoraki and Pablo Calvi...
From Luxembourg to The Hague : International Courts explained
What are the differences between the Court of Justice of the EU, the International Court of Justice, and the International Criminal Court? Join Maria Pichou to discover their distinct roles, who they ...
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...
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
Formal sitting of the Court of Justice for the taking of the oath of a new Advocate General
Following the resignation of Mr Nicholas Emiliou, the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States appointed Ms Stéphanie Laulhé Shaelou as an Advocate General at the Court of Justice by de...
European Law Moot Court 2026 Prize Awards Ceremony
European Law Moot Court 2026
Photos
The entrance hall
© European Union 2018
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
