General Court of the European Union to take cognizance of certain questions referred for a preliminary ruling

As of 1 October 2024, the General Court of the European Union will have jurisdiction to hear and determine questions referred for a preliminary ruling on six specific matters, including the common system of VAT, excise duties, the Customs Code, the tariff classification of goods, compensation and assistance to passengers in the event of denied boarding or in the event of delay or cancellation of transport services, and the greenhouse gas emission allowance trading scheme.
The amendment to the Statute also provides for an extension of the mechanism for prior admission of appeals from 1 September 2024.
The aim of the reform is to reduce the workload of the Court of Justice and enable it to continue to fulfil its task of ensuring that the law is observed within reasonable time.