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Action for Annulment (Advanced): Procedural Aspects and Strategies
A sophisticated understanding of the Court of Justice of the European Union’s (CJEU) procedures, practices and case law is a quintessential element to successfully litigate before EU jurisdictions. During this highly practical course you will learn the insights and professional skills related to the annulment actions before EU courts, the only procedure where not only EU institutions and Member States but also private individuals can act and directly challenge EU acts before the CJEU.
The advanced course on the ‘Action for Annulment: Procedural Aspects and Strategies’ will enhance your knowledge on this fundamental procedure of EU law and on the acts that can be challenged before the CJEU.
What will you learn
You will become acquainted with the different procedural avenues that individuals can use to contest the legality of EU policies and acts (private vs public enforcement).
You will gain a professional insight into the action for annulment, the only procedure where private individuals are parties before the CJEU and can directly challenge EU acts.
The rules on legal standing applicable to private individuals will be studied and clarified; you will then understand in which instances you could become a party in EU judicial proceedings.
Through case law and policy illustrations, you will have the opportunity to discuss issues of admissibility in specific matters (e.g. merger control, state aid, anti-dumping, access to documents, public contracts).
The course will also provide you with guidance on how to present legal arguments during the written and the oral phase of the proceedings. Through the detailed discussion of the Rules of Procedure of the General Court, you will obtain answers to your questions on procedural issues such as submissions, interim measures and appeals which may be relevant during the action.
Course methodology/highlights
The course will be conducted by legal and policy experts of proven reputation who will discuss key topics, illustrated with examples and cases from litigation practice.
All sessions will be followed by periods of Q & A allowing for the exchange of ideas, and discussions where participants will have the opportunity to share professional experiences.
Group discussions throughout the course will promote a high level of interactivity and provide enhanced learning opportunities.
Prior to the course, you will be given access to the course materials on our digital learning platform. This includes a short questionnaire, which will help us identify any specific questions you may have so we can consider as many of them as possible during the course.
Preparatory readings and materials will be placed on the platform to facilitate joining the course. All course materials will be made available for the participants.
After the event, additional materials and references to relevant literature, documents and websites will be available on our learning platform.
The target group is:
- agents acting before the CJEU;
- national civil servants working in departments representing the government before the CJEU;
- EU civil servants representing EU Institutions, bodies and agencies before the CJEU;
- legal practitioners representing their clients before the CJEU.
Course venue
European Centre for Judges and Lawyers – EIPA Luxembourg
8 rue Nicolas Adames
1114 Luxembourg
Programme Organiser
Mr Naoise Crowley
Tel: +352 426 230 306
n.crowley@eipa.eu
Fee
The fee includes documentation and refreshments. Lunches, a reception or dinner are included if mentioned in the programme. Accommodation and travel costs are at the expense of the participants or their administration.
Discounts
EIPA member fee
EIPA offers a discount to all civil servants working for one of EIPA’s supporting countries, and civil servants working for an EU institution, body or agency.
Who are the supporting countries?
Civil servants coming from the following EIPA supporting countries are entitled to get the reduced fee: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden.
For all other participants, the regular fee applies.
Early bird discount
The early bird discount is not cumulative with other discounts or promo codes, except for the EIPA member fee.
Meals
Dietary preferences can be indicated on the registration form.
Hotel reservations
EIPA has special price arrangements with a number of hotels. Most rates are including breakfast and tourist tax. Should you wish to make use of this possibility, please book directly via the links below. Payment is to be made directly and personally to the hotel upon checking out.
Kirchberg
- Hotel Melia*****, at the rate of €219, via tel.: +352 27 33 32 06 or via e-mail: melia.luxembourg@melia.com (booking code: 01350007ZKC)
- Hotel Novotel Kirchberg****, at the rate of €190, tel.: +352 429848-1; booking page: accorhotels.com (Company ID: SC000002048 – Access Code: IN281LU654).
- Hotel D’Coque***, via https://www.coque.lu/coque-hotel-superior/online-booking, tel.: +352 43 60 60 222
Luxembourg Centre
- Hotel Français***, at the rate of €150, tel.: +352 47 45 34; e-mail: info@hotelfrancais.lu; https://www.hotelfrancais.lu/ (Reservation code: EIPA).
- Hotel Parc Plaza****, at the rate of €168, (Reservation code: EIPA0118): https://www.goereshotels.com/parc-plaza-en
- Hotel Parc Bellevue***, at the rate of €137, (Reservation code: EIPA0118): https://www.goereshotels.com/belle-vue-en: +352 44 23 23 23 23; e-mail: reservation@goereshotels.com;
- Hotel Domus***, at the rate of between €144 and €156, tel.: +352 46 78 78 1; fax: +352 46 78 79; e-mail: info@domus.lu; https://www.domus.lu/(Reservation code: EIPA) – breakfast not included
- Hotel Simoncini****, at the rate of €180, tel.: +352 22 28 44; e-mail: simhotel@pt.lu or simoncinihotel@pt.lu; https://www.hotelsimoncini.lu/.
Railway Station Area
- Hotel City****, at the rate of €165, tel.: +352 29 11 22; e-mail: mail@cityhotel.lu; cityhotel.lu (Reservation code: EIPA).
Confirmation
Confirmation of registration will be forwarded to participants on receipt of the completed online registration form.
Payment
Prior payment is a condition for participation.
Cancellation policy
For administrative reasons you will be charged €150 for cancellations received within 15 days before the activity begins. There is no charge for qualified substitute participants. EIPA reserves the right to cancel the activity up to 2 weeks before the starting date. In that case, registration fees received will be fully reimbursed. EIPA accepts no responsibility for any costs incurred (travel, accommodation, etc.).
A few days before the start of the course you will receive the log-in details for accessing the course materials. You can log in here.
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Programme
08.30 | Registration of participants |
09.00 | Welcome and introduction to the course Panagiotis Zinonos, Lecturer, EIPA Luxembourg – European Centre for Judges and Lawyers |
INTRODUCING THE ACTION FOR ANNULMENT. QUESTIONS OF ADMISSIBILITY | |
09.15 | Introducing the action for annulment. Crucial questions of admissibility in annulment actions: reviewability of the challenged acts and the standing of the applicants Panagiotis Zinonos & Juan Diego Ramírez Cárdenas Díaz, Senior Lecturer, EIPA Luxembourg – European Centre for Judges and Lawyers |
10.45 | Q & A session |
11.00 | Coffee Break |
11.30 | Workshop on admissibility matters in specific policy areas Panagiotis Zinonos & Juan Diego Ramírez Cárdenas Díaz |
12.30 | Q & A session |
12.45 | Lunch break |
THE PROCEDURE IN ANNULMENT ACTIONS. APPEALS AGAINTS THE DECISION OF THE GENERAL COURT | |
14.15 | Selected procedural issues of annulment actions
Silvère Lefèvre Legal Secretary at the General Court, Court of Justice of the EU, Luxembourg (tbc) |
15.15 | Q & A session |
15.30 | Break |
16.00 | Urgent procedures in annulment actions
Silvère Lefèvre (tbc) |
17.00 | Q & A session |
17.15 | End of Day 1 |
09.00 | Appeals against decisions of the General Court: conduct of proceedings appeal against an interim order Ludovic Bernardeau, Legal Secretary at the General Court, Court of Justice of the EU, Luxembourg (tbc) |
10.00 | Q & A session |
10.15 | Coffee break |
PROCEDURAL STRATEGIES AND TOOLS | |
10.45 | Practical insights for litigating in annulment actions before the General Court (I)
Ludovic Bernardeau (tbc) |
11.30 | Q & A session |
11.45 | Practical insights for litigating in annulment actions before the General Court (II)
Conduct of proceedings, simultaneous interpretation, duration and practical advice |
12.30 | Q & A session |
12.45 | Conclusions and evaluation |
13.15 | End of the course |