Court of Justice of the European Union
Ensures respect for EU law and a single interpretation across the Union.
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The Court of Justice of the European Union is the judicial institution of the EU. It comprises the Court of Justice and the General Court.
Ensures respect for EU law and a single interpretation across the Union.
Learn moreOne judge from each Member State and 11 Advocates General consider references, infringement actions and appeals.
Two judges from each Member State review acts of EU institutions and bodies.
A clear procedural path helps parties and the public understand where a case stands.
Check a case referenceThe application or reference is registered and a case number is assigned.
The parties submit observations, pleadings and supporting documents.
Where required, the parties present arguments before the judges.
The decision is delivered, published and made available in the case file.
Search judgments, orders, opinions and procedural documents.
↗Access the Treaties, regulations, directives and the Official Journal.
↗Concise summaries of significant judgments and opinions.
↗A uniform way to identify and cite European and national decisions.
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HearingThe Court hears joined questions concerning the temporary contribution introduced in response to Europe’s energy crisis.
Read the story →Rule of law and fundamental rights were at the centre of this year’s conference.
Opinion on the scope of public access to Commission documents.
A judgment on disclosure of professional documents stored on communication devices.
Key public dates for June 2026. Exact times and chambers may be updated in the official calendar.
Public hearings, interviews, educational films and institutional events make the Court’s work more accessible.
Open the secure case tracker to view the latest procedural information.
This interactive preview introduces the Court’s public media service. Continue to the full Media Centre for official films and broadcasts.
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