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The CJEU is the chief judicial authority of the EU and oversees the uniform application and interpretation of European Union law, in co-operation with the national judiciary of the member states. [4] The CJEU also resolves legal disputes between national governments and EU institutions, and may take action against EU institutions on behalf of ...
History. The court was established in 1952, by the Treaty of Paris (1951) as part of the European Coal and Steel Community. [2] It was established with seven judges ...
Year Member State Members of the European Court of Justice President Judge Adv. Gen. 1952–1958 Italy Massimo Pilotti: 1952–1958: 1952–1958 Netherlands Jos Serrarens
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) (French: Cour de justice de l'Union européenne or "CJUE"; Latin: Curia [25]) is the judicial branch of the European Union (EU) and is responsible for interpreting EU law and treaties. The CJUE consists of two separate courts: the Court of Justice and the General Court.
Its 27th floor features an observation deck, which it is claimed by the CJEU, is the only one of its kind on Earth offering a view of four countries; Belgium, France, Germany and Luxembourg. [23] The Rocca tower takes its name from Giustina Rocca, an Italian Renaissance figure considered to be the first female lawyer in history. [24]
Today the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) is the main judicial body, within which there is a higher Court of Justice that deals with cases that contain more public importance, and a General Court that deals with issues of detail but without general importance, and then a separate Court of Auditors.
Established: 1989: Jurisdiction: European Union and Northern Ireland [a]: Location: Palais de la Cour de Justice, Kirchberg, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg: Authorised by: Treaties of the European Union
The ECJ is the senior court of the CJEU, and it consists of 27 judges, one from each member state, and 11 Advocates General. [2] The Advocates General have the same status as the other judges, but they are also responsible for submitting an independent opinion of the case to the judge panel before they make their decision.