The Study: Promoting Excellence in Academic Research
The European Commission has commissioned a feasibility study on the creation of a European research network in the fields of international private law, civil law and civil procedure.
The Commission wishes to improve and strengthen links at European level between its work of creating an area of civil justice and academic research and practical experience available in the fields concerned. Setting-up a network of experts and information systems in the field of private international law shall improve cooperation in European research.
The study shall assess the present extent of research in Europe in this subject field and produce an inventory of research activities carried out in all Member States.