We are happy to launch the 2024 EJTN Annual Report, which focuses on the year’s accomplishments, innovations and the progress towards the European Judicial Training Network’s overall goals.
For the first time, the annual report adopts a hybrid format, aligned with EJTN’s goals of digitalisation and sustainability. This year’s report includes a dedicated website, a downloadable summary pdf and a limited number of printed copies, made available at key events throughout the year.
“2024 was a year of progress, collaboration and innovation for the European Judicial Training Network. Throughout the year, we remained dedicated to empowering Europe’s judges, prosecutors and court staff with the expertise, knowledge and tools they need in areas such as the digital transformation of justice, the use of Artificial Intelligence in legal proceedings, the Rule of Law, judicial accountability, and more,” writes the EJTN Secretary General, Judge Ingrid Derveaux in the report’s foreword.
“In 2024, EJTN reaffirmed its commitment to judicial training excellence by organising 971 activities, delivering 36,726.5 training days and training a total of 10,921 European judges, prosecutors, court staff and trainers – a 17% increase in participants from the previous year. These remarkable achievements were made possible by the EJTN Members, who develop impactful training initiatives and ensure their wide and effective dissemination,” she continues.
Digital transformation of justice was a key priority in 2024. Some of the key highlights included the launch of activities by the Working Group on Digitalisation, laying the foundation for comprehensive digital training initiatives and a strategic approach to this critical topic. This included a new, much-valued collaboration with UNESCO. Moreover, we advanced gender diversity and equality in justice through the dedicated ‘Women in Justice’ project.
Strategic partnerships also played a central role in 2024. EJTN strengthened ties with long-standing partners and built new ones. Existing collaborations thrived, as exemplified by new countries applying for long-term training periods at the CJEU. EJTN also stepped onto the global stage at the 11th International Conference on Training of the Judiciary, organised by the International Organization for Judicial Training, sharing insights with international stakeholders.
Thanks to the continuous support of the European Commission, EJTN remains committed to its mission of strengthening a shared European judicial culture and contributing to a unified area of justice, while also championing the digital transformation of justice and upholding the Rule of Law.
Our wide range of activities and initiatives were made possible thanks to our dedicated members and Activity Coordinators, as well as partners who significantly contribute to the creation and enhancement of our training activities.
Click here to access the 2024 EJTN Annual Report in English and in French.
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