Third Annual Conference of the European Commission Legal Service

Join us in Brussels or online to discuss the strategic topic of international sanctions and restrictive measures as well as the critical issue of the relations of EU law and arbitration. The conference will take place on 4 April 2025 in Brussels at the Charlemagne Building. This high-level event will bring together judges, lawyers, in-house counsel, academics, and other stakeholders to discuss pressing challenges in EU law.

The conference will feature keynote speakers and prominent lawyers sharing insights on central topics of EU law, including the 'Law of Sanctions' and 'EU Law and Arbitration'. The event will provide opportunities for networking and informal discussions.

Registration is open until 28 March 2025, 18:00 (CET). To register, create an EU Login account.

Programme

• 08:00 - 09:00: Registration and welcome coffee
• 09:00 - 09:30: Welcoming remarks by Mr. Daniel Calleja-Crespo
• 09:30 - 10:00: Opening speech by Mr. Koen Lenaerts
• 10:00 - 12:00: First session on 'The Law of Sanctions'
• 12:00 - 13:30: Networking Lunch
• 13:30 - 14:00: Keynote speech
• 14:00 - 16:00: Second session on 'EU Law and Arbitration'
• 16:00 - 16:30: Closing remarks by Mr. Clemens Ladenburger

The conference will be held in English, French, and German.