Judge Michal Novotný participated in an event dedicated to the nature and future of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union

On March 9-10, 2026, Judge Michal Novotný participated as a representative of the local court at the “Forum of national judges” on the 25th anniversary of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, organized by the Court of justice of the EU. The goal of organizing this regular event of the CJEU is to support closer relations with all levels of the national judiciary throughout the EU and to provide space for the exchange of views and mutual understanding.

The meeting of members of constitutional courts, supreme courts of member states, as well as members of the CJEU was opened by its President Koen Lenaerts, who emphasized the importance of dialogue between judges to ensure effective protection of citizens’ rights. Contributions and discussions at the event covered the origins, development and perspectives of the Charter, its relationship to EU values ​​and its application within national legal systems. Judges also exchanged opinions in the workshops, which were dedicated to the right to effective judicial protection, privacy protection and the interaction between restrictive measures and fundamental rights.

In the end, national judges had the opportunity to participate in the hearing of the Grand Chamber of the CJEU. “The meeting provided an opportunity for deeper thoughts. It is needed to discuss topics of our common interests with members of the CJEU. Such conversations allow a more detailed view of fundamental rights and the interaction between the Charter and the European Convention on Human Rights,” Judge Michal Novotný evaluated after his return.