European Investor Relations


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European Investor Relations

European Investor Relations

The European Court of Justice is a commonly-used nickname in English law for the Court of Justice, the Supreme Court of the European Union. It sits in Luxembourg, the seat of justice for the European Union, and has jurisdiction to interpret the EC Treaties and issues relating to EC Law.

The term “European Court of Justice” comes from the court's former title, the Court of Justice of the European Communities; which is often too long for everyday use. The name of the ECJ was changed by the Lisbon Treaty when it came into effect on 1 December 2009.

Composition of the Court of Justice

Since it inauguration in 1952, the court has consisted of one judge from each European Member State, making a total of 27 judges as of 2010. Each judge sits for six years and cannot be recalled by their appointing Member State during this period.