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European Union – Laws & Legislation

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Treaties

  • Treaties
    Full text of all treaties and protocols signed by EU members.

Legislation

Case Law

  • Court of Justice
    Has jurisdiction over ensuring observation of the law by states in interpretation and application of all EU treaties. It also hears appeals of the Court of First Instance.
  • Court of First Instance
    Has jurisidiction over complaints by individuals against decisions of Community institutions.
  • European Court of Human Rights
    Hears complaints brought under the European Convention on Human Rights. Includes judgements and decisions of the court.
  • Case-Law
    Eur-lex portal
  • Case Law
    Cour of Justice portal

Search Tools

  • Jurisdiction of Courts
    The Brussels and Lugano Conventions on jursidiction and enforcement of judgements. Click on "Exchange of Information" en for the English version of the text. Click on 'Federal Office of Justice' for annual reports related tot he Conventions.
  • European Community Environment Legislation. ZZ EM 92E71
  • About EU Law
    Designed to explain legal order to EU citizens. Describes treaties in layman's terms.
  • Summaries of EU Law
    Overview of EU laws by topic
  • Joint Practical Guide
    Guide to writing of EU legislation.

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