CJEU
Government & Politics abbreviation · World Government
| Stands for | Court of Justice of the European Union |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
CJEU stands for Court of Justice of the European Union, a world government abbreviation also used in law.
Judicial institution of the European Union, based in Luxembourg, which ensures EU law is interpreted and applied the same way in every member state. It consists of the Court of Justice and the General Court.
Example: The CJEU ruled that the data transfer agreement did not adequately protect EU citizens.
Usage notes
National courts can ask it for preliminary rulings on the meaning of EU law, which then bind courts across the Union. Its rulings established the principles that EU law has direct effect and takes precedence over conflicting national law. It is separate from the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg.
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