Thomas Kadner Graziano (University of Geneva): Towards a European Private International Law Act – The Project of the EAPIL
Current Research in Private International Law
- Date: Mar 4, 2025
- Time: 11:00 AM (Local Time Germany)
- Location: online
About the speaker:
Thomas Kadner Graziano is Professor at the University of Geneva and Director of the Department of Private International Law. He is one of the founders of the European Association of Private International Law (EAPIL) and chair of EAPIL’s Working Group on the Feasibility of a European Private International Law Act.
About the topic:
Over the last two decades, the number of Private International Law (PIL) regulations in the EU has increased at a breathtaking speed. At present, most European rules on PIL are to be found in 18 separate PIL regulations. Numerous further regulations and directives contain PIL rules for specific topics. The EAPIL’s Working Group on the feasibility of an EU PIL Act is convinced that the time has come to launch work on a European PIL Act, consolidating as many PIL regulations as possible within a single legislative act, containing a General Part and Special Parts. The purpose is to reduce the current complexity, avoid the repetition of general issues in separate regulations, eliminate inconsistencies, and facilitate and encourage the harmonious interpretation of the rules on jurisdiction, applicable law, and the recognition and enforcement of foreign decisions. The Group is convinced that having a single, coherent and transparent European PIL Act would make the life of EU citizens in cross-border cases infinitely easier.
About the virtual workshop series:
The virtual workshop series „Current Research in Private International Law” is organised by Ralf Michaels and Philomena Hindermann. The series features guest speakers and Institute staff members who present and discuss their work on current developments and research topics in private international law. The workshops are geared to scholars who are researching in the field of private international law, but attendance is open to all individuals having an academic interest (including doctoral candidates and students).