Article 3, paragraph 2, Regulation 650/2012: non-judicial authorities and legal professionals

Abstract

In recent years, the CJEU has received several requests for a preliminary ruling originating from a notarial activity within the framework of different instruments for civil judicial cooperation. This text focuses on those related to Regulation 650/2012 – the “successions Regulation”. It aims to provide an explanation of the judgments of the CJEU, while calling into question its method of interpretation. It reflects as well on the possible incorporation of the notaries (and other legal professionals) to the “judicial dialogue” with the CJEU, allowing them to directly refer requests for interpretation.