JUSTICE SECTOR REFORM CHALLENGES IN MOLDOVA (93)

The article analyses the justice sector reforms in Moldova. Tracing of reform process in Moldova, combined with the insights of europeanization theories and theories of legal sector reforms, was applied for the identification of the mechanism, which explains, why the reform was not successful in Moldova.

INCREASING LEGAL RECOGNITION OF SAME-SEX COUPLES IN EUROPE (97)

The article analyses recent trends in permitting and recognizing same-sex marriages and partnerships in Europe. The main purpose of the paper is to carry out a legal analysis and to identify the extent to which recognition of same-sex couples is reflected in the evolving case law of the ECtHR and the CJEU, as well as national constitutional or supreme courts.

APPLICATION BEFORE THE GENERAL COURT OF THE EUROPEAN UNION (90)

Written pleadings form the most important part of proceedings before the EU General Court. It is due to requirement that application and defence shall contain the pleas in law and arguments relied on and any evidence produced or offered. Already at this stage of written procedure the parties shall submit to the Court the elements of their claims and clearly fix their positions. No new plea in law may be introduced in the course of proceedings unless it is based on matters of law or of fact which come to light in the course of the procedure. Evidence produced or offered shall be submitted in the first exchange of pleadings.