Latest programmes
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Advocate General : advising on the Court’s toughest cases
Advocate General Laila Medina explains how the Treaty‑mandated office delivers non‑binding opinions that dissect the arguments and implications of complex cases, steering the Court during its initial deliberations.
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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.
Second part - How ordinary citizens have shaped and made history in EU law with Matija Longar.
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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?
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The task of Judges at the Court: interpreting EU law and protecting citizens
Judge Octavia Spineanu-Matei explains how Judges are selected and their role in guaranteeing the uniform application of EU law for all EU citizens.
Schedule
Judgments and Opinions
Judgment Commission v. Hungary explained - C-271/23
Reclassification of cannabis and cannabis-related substances - Failure of a Member State to fulfil obligations
Delivery of Judgments and Opinions - 15/01/2026
C-75/24 P, C-124/24 P, C-126/24 P, C-494/24 P, C-622/24 P, C-623/24 P, C-801/24 P, C-36/25, C-45/24, C-52/25, C-77/24, C-129/24, C-176/25, C-560/24, C-588/24, C-603/24, C-615/24, C-641/23, C-657/24, C...
Delivery of Judgments and Opinions - 18/12/2025
C-548/24 P, C-184/24, C-161/24, C-345/24, C-417/23, C-633/23, C-316/24 P, C-481/24, C-182/24, C-245/24, C-259/24, C-422/24, C-552/24 P, C-366/24, C-260/24, C-679/23 P, C-769/23, C-353/24, C-433/23, C-...
Judgment WS and Others v Frontex explained - C-679/23 P
Policies on border checks, asylum and immigration
Judgment Slagelse Almennyttige Boligselskab, Afdeling Schackenborgvænge explained - C-417/23
Equal treatment between persons irrespective of racial or ethnic origin
Judgment Hamoudi v Frontex explained - C-136/24 P
Right to asylum – Principle of non-refoulement
Bright
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?
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?
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?
Open Court
Advocate General : advising on the Court’s toughest cases
Advocate General Laila Medina explains how the Treaty‑mandated office delivers non‑binding opinions that dissect the arguments and implications of complex cases, steering the Court during its initial ...
The task of Judges at the Court: interpreting EU law and protecting citizens
Judge Octavia Spineanu-Matei explains how Judges are selected and their role in guaranteeing the uniform application of EU law for all EU citizens.
The Registrar of the Court of Justice: a key function
Join Mr Calot Escobar to discover the mission and responsibilities of this role, which is essential to the proper functioning of European justice.
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.
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...
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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