Latest programmes
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Briefing
C-378/25 - Smetna palata
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Tobacco advertising: the reasons for a ban
In the EU, the rules governing tobacco advertising have become stricter over time. Balancing public health protection with the the rules of the single market, the Court of Justice has been called upon to clarify the EU's actions in this area.
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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
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The role of the Court in environmental protection
More than two billion tonnes of waste are generated in the EU. How can the Court of Justice intervene if a Member State does not comply with European regulations?
Judgments and Opinions
Judgment Commission v Hungary explained - Values of the European Union
Charter of fundamental rights - Action for a declaration of failure to fulfil obligations
Delivery of Judgments and Opinions - 15/04/2026
T-589/24, T-62/24, T-190/25, T-397/25, T-52/25, T-410/25, T-476/25, T-461/25, T-594/23, T-479/24
Delivery of Judgments and Opinions - 14/04/2026
C-590/23, C-418/24
Delivery of Judgments and Opinions - 26/03/2026
C-696/23 P, C-704/23 P, C-711/23 P, C-734/23 P, C-735/23 P, C-736/23 P, C-737/23 P, C-738/23 P, C-739/23 P, C-740/23 P, C-741/23 P, C-742/23 P, C-752/23 P, C-754/23 P, C-755/23 P, C-756/23 P, C-757/23...
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
Bright
Tobacco advertising: the reasons for a ban
In the EU, the rules governing tobacco advertising have become stricter over time. Balancing public health protection with the the rules of the single market, the Court of Justice has been called upon...
The role of the Court in environmental protection
More than two billion tonnes of waste are generated in the EU. How can the Court of Justice intervene if a Member State does not comply with European regulations?
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 ...
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.
Cour des citoyens
The Court’s landmark judgments on environmental protection
First part- How does the EU Court of Justice’s case law on soil, water, air, waste, industry and renewables protect health and the environment? Second part- Press officer Hartmut Ost helps analyze key...
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...
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 entrance hall
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Aerial view of the Palais surrounded by the Anneau
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The Grand Staircase - Salle des Pas Perdus
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A hearing of the Court of Justice - Grand Chamber
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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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