European Court of Justice

European Court of Justice (ECJ), officially known as the Court of Justice. Supreme court of the European Union in matters of European Union law. It is a part of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) along with the European General Court (EGC).

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The amnesty: now comes the hard part

The amnesty: now comes the hard part

José Antich

Friday, 31 of may of 2024 - 18:09

Supreme Court prosecutors maintain in report that Spain's amnesty law does not respect EU law

Supreme Court prosecutors maintain in report that Spain's amnesty law does not respect EU law

Senior prosecutors set out an intention to query the law with EU justice - and maintain the warrant for Puigdemont

Mayte Piulachs

Thursday, 30 of may of 2024 - 22:36

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EU chamber should have declared Puigdemont and Comín to be MEPs in 2019, asserts advocate general

EU chamber should have declared Puigdemont and Comín to be MEPs in 2019, asserts advocate general

Court of Justice lawyer proposes that judges annul earlier General Court ruling which backed the Parliament over Puigdemont

Mayte Piulachs

Thursday, 11 of april of 2024 - 20:01

Puigdemont warns that Catalan's path at the EU is irreversible, even if a court battle is needed

Puigdemont warns that Catalan's path at the EU is irreversible, even if a court battle is needed

Politician in exile says that one of the main barriers has been years of work by the PP and PSOE against Catalan in the EU

Marta Lasalas

Tuesday, 12 of december of 2023 - 20:30

Tsunami case judge seeks to block Catalan amnesty by consulting European justice on terrorism

Tsunami case judge seeks to block Catalan amnesty by consulting European justice on terrorism

If the Luxembourg court agreed to hear the judge's question, it could paralyse the amnesty and prevent the exiles' return

Vicenç Pagès / Mayte Piulachs

Tuesday, 7 of november of 2023 - 19:19

Boye's double offensive to stop Llarena's persecution of Puigdemont

Boye's double offensive to stop Llarena's persecution of Puigdemont

Boye challenges Llarena again in the case of the 3 exiled Catalan MEPs, and refuses to inform him about interim measures

Marta Lasalas

Tuesday, 26 of september of 2023 - 22:16

Spanish prosecutors ask judge to again seek European arrest of Catalan exile Lluís Puig

Spanish prosecutors ask judge to again seek European arrest of Catalan exile Lluís Puig

Supreme Court prosecutors want judge Pablo Llarena to demand the arrest of former minister Lluís Puig for misuse of funds

Mayte Piulachs

Tuesday, 12 of september of 2023 - 18:54

EU court ruling hits Barcelona's taxis: licenses for mobile app cabs cannot be limited

EU court ruling hits Barcelona's taxis: licenses for mobile app cabs cannot be limited

The European Court of Justice considers that limiting the number of rideshare vehicle licenses is contrary to Union Law

Jordi Palmer

Thursday, 8 of june of 2023 - 21:45

Boye criticises Barcelona duty court for Ponsatí arrest and asks it to consult EU justice

Boye criticises Barcelona duty court for Ponsatí arrest and asks it to consult EU justice

Lawyer appeals against the denial of 'habeas corpus' and notes that an MEP cannot be arrested without a prior immunity waiver

Marta Lasalas

Friday, 28 of april of 2023 - 22:07

The European Court of Justice's responses to judge Pablo Llarena's 7 questions

The European Court of Justice's responses to judge Pablo Llarena's 7 questions

This is how the Court of Justice responded to each of the seven preliminary questions raised by Spanish judge Llarena

Sara Brull i Ortega

Tuesday, 31 of january of 2023 - 22:12

Supreme Court president asserts that Belgian courts will have to hand over Catalan exiles

Supreme Court president asserts that Belgian courts will have to hand over Catalan exiles

The Supreme Court received the ECJ judgment with "satisfaction", according to the acting president of the Spanish high court

Mayte Piulachs

Tuesday, 31 of january of 2023 - 20:26

EU Court of Justice: An arrest warrant for Puigdemont can be refused if basic rights are threatened

EU Court of Justice: An arrest warrant for Puigdemont can be refused if basic rights are threatened

"Deficiencies" of a judicial system towards an "objectively identifiable group" may be grounds for denial, says court

Marta Lasalas

Tuesday, 31 of january of 2023 - 13:03

The contention between Puigdemont and Llarena faces a decisive moment at the top EU court

The contention between Puigdemont and Llarena faces a decisive moment at the top EU court

The Court of Justice will rule on Tuesday on the Spanish judge's preliminary questions, critical for the Catalan exiles' case

Marta Lasalas

Monday, 30 of january of 2023 - 15:52

EU court rejects appeal by Oriol Junqueras in defence of his MEP seat

EU court rejects appeal by Oriol Junqueras in defence of his MEP seat

Final defeat for ERC leader, although a 2019 ruling on his case allowed his exiled Catalan colleagues to be admitted as MEPs

Marta Lasalas

Thursday, 22 of december of 2022 - 20:51

EU court to announce ruling on Spanish judge Llarena's questions on January 31st

EU court to announce ruling on Spanish judge Llarena's questions on January 31st

European Court of Justice ruling on judge's preliminary questions will be key for the Catalan exiles and for Spanish politics

Pedro Ruiz

Thursday, 15 of december of 2022 - 22:36

The pieces of the puzzle

The pieces of the puzzle

Gonzalo Boye

Friday, 4 of november of 2022 - 23:46

Defying European justice, Spain's JEC says Puigdemont must come to Madrid to be an MEP

Defying European justice, Spain's JEC says Puigdemont must come to Madrid to be an MEP

The Central Electoral Commission (JEC) repeats its view that all Spanish MEPs must swear on the constitution in Madrid

Abel Degà

Thursday, 3 of november of 2022 - 19:49

Catalan pro-independence leaders see UN resolution as key to winning in Europe

Catalan pro-independence leaders see UN resolution as key to winning in Europe

Former ministers urge Spain to respond politically with an amnesty for all those pursued by Spanish courts over 2017 events

Nicolas Tomás

Friday, 2 of september of 2022 - 21:17

Boye, on the 1-O trustees' trial: "There is one law for Spaniards and another for Catalans"

Boye, on the 1-O trustees' trial: "There is one law for Spaniards and another for Catalans"

Boye stated that the ruling that causes a repeat of the October 1st trustees' trial "does not follow the law"

Marta Sánchez Iranzo

Wednesday, 20 of july of 2022 - 21:04

Martín Pallín on why Human Rights court could overturn Catalan independence verdicts

Martín Pallín on why Human Rights court could overturn Catalan independence verdicts

Former Supreme Court judge José Antonio Martín Pallín presents 'La guerra de los jueces', his latest book

Berto Sagrera

Monday, 27 of june of 2022 - 21:59

EU advocate general's caution to Spanish judge Marchena over Junqueras case

EU advocate general's caution to Spanish judge Marchena over Junqueras case

Advocate warns that Spanish Supreme Court may not have fulfilled duty of "sincere cooperation" over ex-Catalan MEP's seat

Marta Lasalas

Thursday, 16 of june of 2022 - 16:42

Justice in Europe, revenge in Spain

Justice in Europe, revenge in Spain

José Antich

Wednesday, 25 of may of 2022 - 17:24

EU court returns interim immunity as MEPs to Puigdemont, Comín and Ponsatí

EU court returns interim immunity as MEPs to Puigdemont, Comín and Ponsatí

European Court of Justice notes that fact that MEPs haven't been arrested so far "does not mean that they cannot be arrested"

Nura Portella

Tuesday, 24 of may of 2022 - 20:48

Puigdemont, in the hands of the ECJ

Puigdemont, in the hands of the ECJ

José Antich

Wednesday, 6 of april of 2022 - 17:49

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Key points at ECJ hearing: Spanish judicial deficiencies and court's competence

Key points at ECJ hearing: Spanish judicial deficiencies and court's competence

Questions asked by EU judges suggest a range of views on matter raised by Spanish Supreme Court in relation to Catalan exiles

M. Lasalas and M. Piulachs / special correspondents

Tuesday, 5 of april of 2022 - 23:14

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European Commission criticises Belgium for softening its defence of Catalan minister Puig

European Commission criticises Belgium for softening its defence of Catalan minister Puig

At EU court hearing, key for case of exiled Catalan politicians, the lawyer representing the Belgian state changed her line

M. Piulachs and M. Lasalas / special correspondents

Tuesday, 5 of april of 2022 - 21:29

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Boye: "It's gone on long enough, this persecution for having called a referendum"

Boye: "It's gone on long enough, this persecution for having called a referendum"

At EU Court of Justice hearing, lawyer warns that Puigdemont and his Catalan colleagues "have no guarantee of a fair trial"

Marta Lasalas / special correspondent

Tuesday, 5 of april of 2022 - 19:57

EU justice sets outs the limits of European Arrest Warrants

EU justice sets outs the limits of European Arrest Warrants

The situation of the accused, the nature of the offence and the impartiality of the court must all be taken into account

Marta Lasalas

Tuesday, 22 of february of 2022 - 22:17

European justice annuls Spanish tax law on foreign assets: "illegal", "punitive"

European justice annuls Spanish tax law on foreign assets: "illegal", "punitive"

Court of Justice rules that Spanish tax measure is "disproportionate" in its fines and restrictions on capital

Pepa Masó

Thursday, 27 of january of 2022 - 21:25

A lead-weighted lifebuoy to fight against Puigdemont

A lead-weighted lifebuoy to fight against Puigdemont

José Antich

Wednesday, 5 of january of 2022 - 17:53

Poland and Romania align with Spain against Puigdemont over EU justice questions

Poland and Romania align with Spain against Puigdemont over EU justice questions

EU countries with submissions on exiled Catalan politicians' case have presented their arguments to Luxembourg court

Judit Pellicer

Tuesday, 4 of january of 2022 - 21:18

Junqueras keeps fighting: new European justice appeal against denial of MEP seat

Junqueras keeps fighting: new European justice appeal against denial of MEP seat

Catalan pro-independence leader takes battle to recover his Brussels seat to the highest level of EU justice

Mayte Piulachs

Monday, 3 of january of 2022 - 21:13

Catalan judge Arastey joins EU Court of Justice, key for Puigdemont rulings

Catalan judge Arastey joins EU Court of Justice, key for Puigdemont rulings

El Nacional

Thursday, 7 of october of 2021 - 20:41

An EU Court of Justice decision opens possible route for Catalan exiles' return

An EU Court of Justice decision opens possible route for Catalan exiles' return

Laura Cercós

Wednesday, 12 of may of 2021 - 20:47

Another bad rap for Spanish justice: EU court rules in favour of musician

Another bad rap for Spanish justice: EU court rules in favour of musician

Alba Solé Ingla

Tuesday, 3 of march of 2020 - 20:51

Puigdemont asks to refer arrest warrant to Court of Justice of the EU

Puigdemont asks to refer arrest warrant to Court of Justice of the EU

Marta Lasalas

Friday, 17 of january of 2020 - 19:12

EU Court of Justice recognises immunity of Catalan politician Oriol Junqueras

EU Court of Justice recognises immunity of Catalan politician Oriol Junqueras

Gemma Liñán

Thursday, 19 of december of 2019 - 11:55

European Parliament president to send report to Court of Justice in Junqueras case

European Parliament president to send report to Court of Justice in Junqueras case

El Nacional

Tuesday, 3 of september of 2019 - 18:31

Spain to defend judge Llarena in Belgium, could go to Court of Justice of EU

Spain to defend judge Llarena in Belgium, could go to Court of Justice of EU

El Nacional

Thursday, 23 of august of 2018 - 21:31

Spanish judge weighing up taking German decision to European Court of Justice

Spanish judge weighing up taking German decision to European Court of Justice

Gemma Liñán

Friday, 6 of april of 2018 - 19:44