International Conference: the future of the EU judiciary
The international conference titled "Community of Law and Community of Judges: the European Judiciary and the Future of the Union" brings together legal scholars, judges, policymakers, and practitioners to explore the evolving role of the judiciary within the European Union. This event aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of how judicial cooperation and legal integration impact the EU's stability and future direction.
The conference will delve into several key themes. Firstly, it will examine the collaboration between national courts and the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in upholding EU law, highlighting the harmonization of legal standards across member states to ensure consistent application of EU legislation. Additionally, there will be an analysis of threats to judicial independence within the EU, including political pressures and reforms that undermine judicial autonomy, complemented by case studies from member states facing such challenges.
The role of the CJEU will be a significant focus, with evaluations of landmark rulings and their implications for EU integration and member state sovereignty. Debates will center on balancing the CJEU's interpretative authority with the autonomy of national courts. Looking towards the future, the conference will project the evolving relationship between EU institutions and national judiciaries, discussing potential reforms to enhance judicial cooperation and safeguard the rule of law within the Union.
The conference aims to foster dialogue between the judicial and academic communities, promote legal scholarship on the dynamics of the European judiciary, and develop actionable policy recommendations to strengthen judicial cooperation and uphold the rule of law across the EU.
In conclusion, this conference underscores the judiciary's crucial role in shaping the EU's legal landscape and ensuring the uniform application of EU law. It seeks to build a resilient community of law and judges capable of addressing future challenges and sustaining the Union's democratic values and legal integrity.