National Court Systems and Uniform Application of European Private International Law

Abstract

1. Structure of National Court Systems and judicial cooperation in civil matters. 2. Demand for special courts: general perspectives. 3. Cross-border cases as a subject area for specialized courts? 4. Flexible means of achieving court concentration. 5. National Courts and their dialogue with the Court of Justice. 6. Other factors influencing uniformity. 7. Judicial training, access to information and adaptation of the judicial infrastructure. 8. Conclusions.