This book explores the European law of civil procedure from a systematic and dogmatic perspective by comprehensively assessing and providing a detailed explanation of all the instruments adopted in this area of the law. Based on the case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union, it expounds on the legislative powers of the Union, the different regulatory levels of European procedural law, its underlying concepts and legislative techniques. Against this background, it addresses the interfaces of the European law of civil procedure with the civil procedures of the EU Member States and the judicial cooperation with third States. The 2nd edition of this treatise also focusses on latest developments such as the protection the independence of the judiciary and of the rule of law in the Member States of the European Union. Moreover, it tackles alternative dispute resolution and arbitration, as well as the latest policy of the EU Commission in the digitization of national justice systems. To further contextualize the development of the European law of civil procedure, it also provides the reader with a thorough understanding of preliminary reference procedures before the Court of Justice. In its final chapter, it addresses the current policy debate towards a European code of civil procedure.

This reference book is an essential reading for academics, regulators, and practitioners seeking reliable and comprehensive information about the European law of civil procedure. It also addresses trainee lawyers and students interested in cross-border litigation and dispute resolution, as well as those who wish to specialize in European business law.

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Der Band erschließt das Europäische Zivilprozessrecht in systematischer und rechtsdogmatischer Hinsicht. Auf der Basis der Rechtsprechung des EuGH werden die Rechtsetzungskompetenzen der Union dargestellt, die unterschiedlichen Regelungsebenen des europäischen Prozessrechts, Regelungskonzepte und Regelungstechniken, die Schnittstellen zu den Prozessrechten der Mitgliedstaaten und das Verhältnis zu Drittstaaten. Ein aktueller Schwerpunkt betrifft den Schutz der Rechtsstaatlichkeit in Europa sowie die Politik der EU-Kommission bei der Digitalisierung der Justiz in den Mitgliedstaaten (e-justice). Den Abschluss bildet die rechtspolitische Debatte um die Schaffung einer Europäischen Zivilprozessordnung.

Das Werk wendet sich an Praktiker, die sich verlässlich über das Europäische Zivilprozessrecht informieren wollen, aber auch an Referendare und Studenten, die sich im Internationalen Privat- und Verfahrensrecht sowie im Europäischen Wirtschaftsrecht spezialisieren möchten.