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The IAJ has four Regional Groups: the European Association of Judges, the Iberoamerican Group, the African Group, the Asian, North American and Oceanian Group. Purpose of the Regional Groups is to discuss local problems concerning the Judiciary. They usually meet twice a year and may pass resolutions either on general issues affecting the Judiciary of the whole concerned area, or specifically regarding one ore more given countries. Ad hoc missions and reports can also be organized in particular cases.
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EAJ board statement on Greece
On December 13th, 2025, the EAJ Board issued a statement on abusive behaviour by lawyers towards judges in Greece. Statement
Hearing at the Court of Justice of the EU
On 2 December 2025, the EAJ and three other European associations and organisations of judges were heard by the Grand Chamber of the Court of Justice of the European Union
EAJ meeting 2027: Vaduz (Liechtenstein)
The spring meeting of the European Association of Judges in 2027 will be held in Vaduz, (Liechtenstein), on May 13 and 14 (excursion on May 15). More information will follow.
EAJ resolutions adopted in Baku, 2025
On the occasion of the 67th IAJ annual meeting in Baku (Azerbaijan), on 12 October 2025 the meeting of the European Association of Judges (EAJ) was held. The assembly adopted
2025 Rule of Law Report
On 8 July 2025, the European Commission officially adopted the 2025 Rule of Law Report. The official press release, the full report, and related materials are available on the European
ENCJ adopts Declaration of Riga “Confronting the Threats to the Rule of Law”
Vice President Roland Kempfle represented the EAJ at the General Assembly of the European Network of Councils for the Judiciary (ENCJ) that took place in Riga from June 4th to
Latest IAJ NEWS
- IAJ’s Secretary-General Report before the 45th Plenary Assembly of the CEPEJ in Strasbourg (4 and 5 December, 2025)
- “What does the State want from Murat Arslan?”
- Retired judges warn that the rule of law is unraveling
- HCCH a/Bridged Innovation in Transnational Litigation 2025 conference
- Next 2026 IAJ annual meeting, Lisbon (Portugal): general information
- Historical Overview of Presidents and Board Members of the IAJ Study Commissions (1983–present)
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