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Approval of the Hague Convention on Choice of Court Agreements

Summary

The European Parliament approves the Hague Convention on Choice of Court Agreements, which helps clarify which courts handle disputes in international business contracts.
10 10.12.2014
Other
trade
justice
civil law
international relations
business and competition

Key points

  • The European Parliament gives its consent to approve the Hague Convention on Choice of Court Agreements.
  • The convention applies to exclusive choice-of-court agreements made in civil and commercial matters.
  • A specific exemption is included for consumer insurance contracts to prevent consumers from being forced into unfavorable court jurisdictions.
  • The primary goal of the convention is to increase legal certainty and promote international trade between participating nations.
Documents (PDFs)
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the approval, on behalf of the European Union, of the Hague Convention of 30 June 2005 on Choice of Court Agreements Hague Convention of 30 June 2005 on Choice of Court Agreements ***
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