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The General Court and requests from national courts
Since October 2024, the General Court of the EU has handled certain preliminary rulings – that is, questions referred by national courts or tribunals concerning the interpretation of EU law – that were previously reserved for the Court of Justice. The Vice-President of the General Court, Savvas Papasavvas, explains how this partial transfer was organised.
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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.
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Borrowing with complete transparency
When you take out a consumer loan, you need to know from the outset exactly what you will be paying. The Court of Justice of the European Union has clarified the transparency rules against hidden fees.
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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
Judgments and Opinions
Delivery of Judgments and Opinions - 07/05/2026
C-747/22, C-320/25, C-238/25, C-266/25, C-267/25, C-268/25, C-276/25, C-371/25, C-199/25, C-641/24 P, C-635/24 P, C-636/24 P, C-637/24P
Delivery of Judgments and Opinions - 30/04/2026
C-127/24, C-544/24, C-301/25, C-274/25, C-157/25, C-748/24, C-30/25, C-191/25, C-121/25 P, C-190/25, C-133/24, C-906/24, C-246/25, C-115/25, C-479/23, C-31/25P
Delivery of Judgments and Opinions - 23/04/2026
C-414/25, C-882/24 P, C-237/24 P, C-799/24, C-142/25, C-143/25, C-275/25, C-118/24, C-14/24 P, C-457/23 P, C-528/24, C-176/25, C-197/25, C-321/25, C-683/24, C-17/25, C-446/24, C-164/25, C-116/25, C-74...
Delivery of Judgments and Opinions - 21/04/2026
C-155/24, C-769/22
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 - 16/04/2026
C-555/24 P, C-672/23, C-673/23, C-295/25, C-343/23 P, C-549/23, C-496/24, C-519/24, C-879/24, C-205/25, C-249/25, C-229/24, C-23/25, C-36/25, C-161/25, C-162/25, C-24/26 PPU, C-440/23, C-50/24, C-51/2...
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Borrowing with complete transparency
When you take out a consumer loan, you need to know from the outset exactly what you will be paying. The Court of Justice of the European Union has clarified the transparency rules against hidden fees...
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?
Open Court
The General Court and requests from national courts
Since October 2024, the General Court of the EU has handled certain preliminary rulings – that is, questions referred by national courts or tribunals concerning the interpretation of EU law – that wer...
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
What is the role of the Court in European consumer protection?
Advocate General Laila Medina explains how the EU Charter’s article 38 drives high-level consumer protection and how the Court guarantees its proper application for 450 million Europeans
Cour des citoyens
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.
The journey of a case in the General Court
First part - Learn how citizens and companies can bring and track a case before the General Court Second part - Deputy Registrar Thomas Henze guides us through what happens once a case has been lodged...
Ever wondered what your real worker rights are?
Legal secretary Anthi Beka guides us as we explore EU workers’ rights—paid leave, safe workplaces, parental leave and time recording mandates—through landmark Court of Justice rulings
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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