The Palais
The current Palais of the Court of Justice of the European Union has been the public face of EU justice since 2008. It features five courtrooms where hearings, Opinions, and judgments take place.
The Palais of the Court of Justice of the European Union was originally built in the early 1970s. It was completely renovated in the early 2000s and has been the public face of EU justice since 2008. The public are welcome to attend the Court of Justice’s hearings at the Palais.
Made of steel and glass, the Palais subtly reflects the institution’s origins as the judicial institution of the European Coal and Steel Community. It houses five courtrooms on multiple levels, preceded by large interconnecting halls known as salles des Pas Perdus. The courtrooms are where the parties argue their cases, the Advocates General deliver their Opinions and the Judges give their decisions.
