Conference of the Network of the Presidents of the Supreme Judicial Courts of the European Union

On 12 June 2026, the President of the Court, Mattias Guyomar, participated in the Conference of the Network of the Presidents of the Supreme Judicial Courts of the European Union, which took place in Limassol, Cyprus.
The morning session focused on Rule of Law: Challenges in the 21st Century. Following a moderated discussion by Mr Donal O’Donnell, Chief Justice of Ireland and President of the Network, the speakers and the Presidents, including President Guyomar, had the opportunity to exchange views on the most significant challenges to the rule of law in Europe and beyond; the lessons that can be learned from jurisdictions that have experienced democratic backsliding or erosion of the rule of law; the need to promote judicial dialogue and cooperation; and the importance of protecting judicial independence. The afternoon session was devoted to discussions on Protecting individuals’ rights in the digital sphere – the impact of the Digital Services Act.

