Council of the European Union 22 December 2000, Council Regulation (EC) No 44/2001 of 22 December 2000 on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters

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Council Regulation (EC) No 44/2001 establishes rules on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters within the European Union, aiming to facilitate the free movement of judgments and enhance judicial cooperation. Key provisions include the principle that defendants are generally subject to the jurisdiction of their domicile, with specific rules for special cases such as insurance and consumer contracts, while ensuring mutual trust among Member States for automatic recognition of judgments. The Regulation applies to a wide range of civil and commercial matters, excluding certain areas like bankruptcy and arbitration, and is binding and directly applicable in Member States, except Denmark.AI