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
Late or non-payment of debts
Claiming compensation for traffic accidents

Training of justice professionals and training practices

Good training practices for legal practitioners

Administrative cooperation: circulation of public documents

Using official documents in the EU.

Departments
Justice and Consumers