During 2024, the European Judicial Training Network published several important publications that serve as valuable resources to Europe’s Judges, Prosecutors and Court Staff. These publications are available free of charge on EJTN’s website.
EJTN Annual Report 2023
The first publication of the year, the 2023 Annual Report, highlighted a year full of remarkable achievements. With 917 activities delivered and 40,305.5 days of training provided, EJTN trained 9,320 judges, prosecutors, court staff, and trainers—a 29% increase in participants compared to 2022.
The report showcases milestones, such as a 33% rise in court staff participation, driven by contributions from Associate Members, and reinforced partnerships with key institutions like the EPPO, the CJEU, and the ECtHR. Highlights include new study visits, the refinement of the THEMIS Competition rules and the second edition of the prestigious Judges@Europe Forum, that brought together nearly 90 participants from 25 EU Member States.
In 2023, EJTN paved the way for digital transformation by equipping 14 Members with virtual classrooms and launching a new Working Group dedicated to digitalisation. These efforts, alongside EJTN’s commitment to judicial values, reflect its dedication to fostering a common European judicial culture and upholding the rule of law.
Access the 2023 Annual Report here
Judges@Europe: The Rule of Law and the Good Administration of Justice in the Digital Era
In July, ETJN published a comprehensive bilingual publication titled The Rule of Law and the Good Administration of Justice in the Digital Era. This groundbreaking publication, published by Larcier Intersentia, is the result of collaborative efforts from key judges, experts and institutions on the Rule of Law in the European Union.
Edited by Stanislas Adam, Ingrid Derveaux, Gianluca Grasso, and Fernando Vaz Ventura, with a foreword by Síofra O’Leary, the publication stems from the expert contributions and enriching discussions at the second edition of the Judges@Europe Forum held in October 2023 at the Siracusa International Institute for Criminal Justice and Human Rights.
It examines the contemporary challenges in which good administration of justice and increased demand for judges’ accountability rise for judicial offices in the digital era. Those issues are examined from three different but complementary angles: judicial accountability through disciplinary proceedings, through performance in the digital era and through transparency.
EJTN Catalogue of Training Activities 2025
The 2025 EJTN Catalogue of Training Activities was launched ahead of the new year of activities in fully digital format. This year’s Catalogue features a diverse training offering tailored to accommodate various learning styles and needs. From face-to-face training seminars to interactive webinars, learning videos and a wide range of digital tools and resources, blended learning stays essential in modern judicial training.
This approach also helps EJTN in meeting the goal of creating activities that are accessible to as many members of the European judiciary as possible, while supporting our commitment to sustainability by reducing the environmental impact of our activities. This edition also expands training opportunities for European Court Staff, highlighting their critical role in the justice system.
Access the Catalogue here and the Online Training Catalogue here.
EJTN Catalogue Plus and Catalogue of Members’ Activities for 2025
The 2025 Catalogue Plus and Members’ Activities publication brings together a wealth of training opportunities designed to strengthen the European judiciary’s expertise. This joint offering highlights national and EU-level seminars covering diverse topics such as EU Civil and Criminal Law, Administrative Law, Human Rights, Linguistics, and Judicial Skills.
The Catalogue Plus activities foster international collaboration, with training activities open to participants from across the EU, supported by funded interpretation and reciprocal participation. Meanwhile, the Catalogue of Members’ Activities, supported by the Scholarship Fund, enables access to national-level training sessions organized by EJTN Members and Associate Members.
Together, these catalogues reflect EJTN’s dedication to equipping the judiciary with the tools needed to navigate complex legal landscapes and promote cross-border cooperation.
Access the Catalogue Plus here
Access the Catalogue of Members’ Activities here
Linguistic Handbook in Spanish on Civil Matters
EJTN’s Linguistic Handbook in Spanish on Civil Matters is designed to enhance the linguistic and legal expertise of European judges, prosecutors, and court staff. Combining legal knowledge with targeted language exercises, it offers a practical approach to mastering legal terminology and improving cross-border communication in the context of civil judicial cooperation.
This resource is part of EJTN’s commitment to a blended learning approach, incorporating seminars, online tools, and digital materials to ensure accessibility and sustainability. Developed by experts and supported by the EJTN Linguistic Working Group, this handbook supports judicial practitioners in strengthening their skills and fostering cooperation across Europe.
2024 THEMIS Annual Journal
The 2024 THEMIS Annual Journal – to be published during the first quarter of 2025 by Larcier Intersentia – highlights the best academic papers from the prestigious 2024 THEMIS Competition.
Covering topics such as criminal procedural law, family law, administrative law, civil procedural law and judicial ethics, the THEMIS Annual Journal contributes to the development of European legal principles and showcases the excellence of future judges and prosecutors.
While the 2024 THEMIS Annual Journal waits for the launch, you can take a look at the 2023 THEMIS Annual Journal on our website.
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