Justice Programme
The Justice Programme funds research and projects that strengthen judicial cooperation, training, and access to justice across the EU, supporting the rule of law and fundamental rights.
Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: Varies by call (2021–2027); check programme site for open opportunities
Funding Amounts: €300 million total (2021–2027); award sizes and durations vary by call
Summary: Supports projects to enhance judicial cooperation, training, and access to justice across the EU, strengthening the rule of law and fundamental rights.
Key Information: Calls are published throughout the programme period; eligibility and deadlines vary per call.
Description
The Justice Programme (2021–2027) is an EU funding initiative administered by the European Commission to promote judicial cooperation in civil and criminal matters, improve judicial training, and ensure effective access to justice for citizens and businesses across EU Member States. The programme aims to foster a European area of justice grounded in the rule of law, mutual recognition, and mutual trust, while upholding the independence and impartiality of the judiciary. It supports projects that strengthen democracy, the rule of law, and fundamental rights within the European Union.
Key priority areas include:
- Judicial cooperation in civil and criminal matters
- Judicial training to develop a common legal and judicial culture
- Facilitating effective and non-discriminatory access to justice, including rights of victims and procedural rights in criminal proceedings
- Maintenance and extension of the e-Justice portal for accessible legal information
