The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) is the judicial institution of the European Union (EU) and is responsible for ensuring that EU law is interpreted and applied consistently across all member states. It is located in Luxembourg and consists of two main courts: the Court of Justice and the General Court.
The Court of Justice, informally known as European Court of Justice (ECJ), is the higher court of the two and is responsible for interpreting EU law and settling disputes between member states, EU institutions, and individuals. It also hears appeals from the General Court.
The General Court is responsible for hearing cases brought by individuals, companies, and organisations against EU institutions, such as the European Commission, the Council of the European Union, and the European Parliament.
The CJEU plays a crucial role in ensuring the proper functioning of the EU by ensuring that EU law is applied consistently and that member states abide by their obligations under EU law. Its decisions have a significant impact on the legal systems of the EU member states and help to shape the development of EU law.
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