The Court of Justice of the European Union marked the 25th anniversary of the
Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union
Constitutional judges Galina Toneva and Nevin Feti participated in the “Judges’ Forum” organized by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU). The event, which took place on March 9 and 10 in Luxembourg, marked the 25th anniversary of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU.
The Forum brought together judges from the constitutional and supreme courts of the Member States, as well as judges of the CJEU. They discussed the development of the Charter, its future role, and its connection to the values of the Union.
The forum was opened by CJEU President Koen Lenaerts, and participants had the opportunity to take part in working panels and meetings. The main topics of the conference were: “Origins, Development, and Future Prospects of the Charter”, “The Link Between the Charter and EU Values” and “Applicability of the Charter in the National Legal Orders”.
The event also included thematic workshops on key issues related to the Charter, such as the right to effective judicial protection, the right to privacy, and the interaction between restrictive measures and fundamental rights.
After its proclamation on December 7, 2000, in Nice, the Charter became legally binding with the Treaty of Lisbon (2009) as part of EU primary law. It guarantees fundamental rights and is binding on EU institutions and Member States when they act within the scope of EU law.
