Cross-border cases

Legal or administrative burdens can discourage people from moving to, working or studying in another EU country, and companies from doing business. Judicial cooperation in Europe aims to help people resolve administrative or legal issues in other EU countries as easily as at home.

Judicial cooperation

What is civil justice cooperation?

Types of judicial cooperation

Networks and bodies supporting judicial cooperation

Tools of judicial cooperation

Competent courts in cross-border disputes

In which jurisdiction should cross-border cases be heard, recognised and enforced?

Court procedures in cross-border cases

E-Justice portal guide on steps to take bringing a case to court once you've determined which court in which country is competent to hear the case.

Procedures to simplify cross-border cases

Cross-border monetary claims

Small claims procedure