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This funding call under the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025 aims to strengthen the rule of law by exploring the independence of the judiciary across EU Member States. Projects will investigate the implementation of EU and international standards, providing comparative analyses and policy recommendations to support judicial cooperation and reforms. Special emphasis is placed on multidisciplinary approaches, socio-legal research, and networking with previously funded EU projects to ensure comprehensive and up-to-date insights. The scope includes analyzing judicial appointment processes, disciplinary proceedings, and statutory frameworks while ensuring up-to-date and reliable data for policymakers and judicial authorities.
Opening: 15 May 2025
Deadline(s): 16 Sep 2025
Expected Outcome
• Comparative research on judicial independence across the EU
• Enhanced understanding of safeguards in justice systems
• Research insights for implementing EU standards
• Strengthened EU capacity for promoting rule of law and democracy
Scope
• Judicial independence as a principle of EU law
• Analysis of national judicial frameworks and practices
• Multidisciplinary research into judicial safeguards
• Comparative studies on EU and Member State judicial systems
• Policy recommendations for strengthening judicial cooperation