CNUE News, 28 March 2025
The CNUE takes part in the High-Level Forum on Justice for Growth
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On 27 March 2025, CNUE President Cosita Delvaux and Secretary General Vincent Tilman participated in the High-Level Forum on Justice for Growth, organised jointly by the European Commission and the Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU. This first edition of the forum brought together key stakeholders to discuss how civil and company law, along with the digitalisation of justice, can enhance the EU’s competitiveness and economic growth.
Strengthening the link between justice and economic growth
In his opening remarks, European Commissioner for Justice Michael McGrath highlighted that common, simple, and modern legal rules can help reduce administrative and legal costs for businesses, facilitating cross-border trade and strengthening the EU’s internal market.
Polish Minister of Justice Adam Bodnar, speaking on behalf of the Council Presidency, underlined the importance of a reliable, independent, and efficient justice system as a key factor in attracting investment and ensuring the rule of law. Similarly, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Chair of the European Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee (JURI), reaffirmed the Parliament’s commitment to supporting legal reforms that enhance legal certainty and promote economic stability.
Adam Bodnar , Michael McGrath , Ilhan KyuchyukKey topics under discussion
Throughout the forum, participants explored avenues to simplify legal frameworks and foster competitiveness, including:
✅ The potential introduction of a “28th regime” for businesses, which could serve as a harmonised legal framework at the EU level, independent of national legislations.
✅ The modernisation of civil judicial cooperation instruments, such as the Brussels Ia and Rome II Regulations, to enhance cross-border legal certainty.
✅ The need for EU legislation on third-party litigation funding, ensuring fair and transparent rules for dispute resolution.
✅ The digitalisation of justice, including reflections on how artificial intelligence could help make justice systems more efficient and cost-effective.
The CNUE’s contribution
As the voice of the European notarial profession, the CNUE actively contributes to these discussions, emphasising the role of notaries in providing legal certainty to businesses and citizens alike. Ensuring a clear and predictable legal environment is essential for fostering investment, economic growth, and access to justice.
This forum marks the first of four meetings scheduled for 2025, with further discussions planned in June. The CNUE will continue to engage with EU institutions and stakeholders to support a balanced approach to legal modernisation, ensuring that legal certainty remains a pillar of Europe’s economic development.
