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Date: 4-Oct-2024 Category: Not Applicable State: Union Government Country: India

Decision (EU) 2024/2644 of the representatives of the governments of the Member States of 2 October 2024 appointing an Advocate-General to the Court of Justice

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

Key Changes

  • Mr. Andrea BIONDI is appointed Advocate-General for a term starting on 7 October 2024 and expiring on 6 October 2030.
  • This appointment follows the resignation of Mr. Giovanni PITRUZZELLA, who was previously appointed to the same role for the same period (7 October 2024 to 6 October 2030) by Decision (EU) 2023/2508.
  • The decision addresses the expiration of terms for 13 Judges and five Advocates-General of the Court of Justice on 6 October 2024.
  • A panel established under Article 255 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union provided a favorable opinion on Mr. BIONDI's suitability for the role.

What it means

  • This decision appoints Mr. Andrea BIONDI as Advocate-General to the Court of Justice of the European Union.

Impact Analysis

Stakeholders: Court of Justice

  • The Court can continue to rely on the advice and legal opinions provided by the Advocate-General in its decision-making processes.

Stakeholders: European Union

  • Provides continuity in the legal interpretation and application of EU law.

Stakeholders: Mr. Andrea BIONDI

  • This appointment represents a significant career advancement and opportunity to contribute to the EU's legal framework.

Action Items

  • Disseminate information about the appointment to relevant stakeholders within the EU legal community.

Key Entities Referenced

Court of Justice of the European Union: The judicial branch of the European Union, responsible for interpreting EU law and ensuring its uniform application across member states. Advocate-General: An officer of the Court of Justice who presents impartial legal opinions on cases before the Court. Mr. Andrea BIONDI: The newly appointed Advocate-General to the Court of Justice, serving from 7 October 2024 to 6 October 2030. Mr. Giovanni PITRUZZELLA: The previously appointed Advocate-General who resigned, creating the vacancy filled by Mr. BIONDI. Treaty on European Union: One of the primary treaties forming the constitutional basis of the European Union. Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union: One of the primary treaties forming the constitutional basis of the European Union. Decision (EU) 2023/2508: Decision of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States of 8 November 2023 appointing two Judges and an Advocate-General to the Court of Justice.
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Official Journal EN of the European Union L series 2024/2644 4.10.2024 DECISION (EU) 2024/2644 OF THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES of 2 October 2024 appointing an Advocate-General to the Court of Justice THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 19 thereof, Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Articles 253 and 255 thereof, Whereas: (1) The terms of office of 13 Judges and five Advocates-General of the Court of Justice are due to expire on 6 October 2024. (2) Appointments to those posts should therefore be made for the term of office starting on 7 October 2024 and expiring on 6 October 2030. (3) Decision (EU) 2023/2508 of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States (1) appointed Mr Giovanni PITRUZZELLA Advocate-General to the Court of Justice for the period from 7 October 2024 to 6 October 2030. Following the resignation of Mr Giovanni PITRUZZELLA, Mr Andrea BIONDI has been nominated for a first term of office as Advocate-General of the Court of Justice. (4) The panel set up by Article 255 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union has given a favourable opinion on the suitability of this candidate to perform the duties of Advocate-General of the Court of Justice, HAVE ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 Mr Andrea BIONDI is hereby appointed Advocate-General to the Court of Justice for the period from 7 October 2024 to 6 October 2030. Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. Done at Brussels, 2 October 2024. The President ÓDOR B. (1) Decision (EU) 2023/2508 of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States of 8 November 2023 appointing two Judges and an Advocate-General to the Court of Justice (OJ L, 2023/2508, 10.11.2023, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2023/ 2508/oj). ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/2644/oj 1/1

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