tort law

EU Tort Law

Sources and Structure EU tort law operates at multiple levels. The Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) provides for the non-contractual liability of the Union itself (Article 340(2) …

EU πŸ“‚ tort-law Jul 6, 2026

Product Liability Directive (85/374 as amended)

The Product Liability Directive (Council Directive 85/374/EEC of 25 July 1985 as amended) establishes a regime of strict liability for defective products across the European Union. One of the earliest …

EU πŸ“‚ Tort Law Jul 8, 2026

Rome II Detailed Application: Specific Torts

The Rome II Regulation (Regulation (EC) 864/2007) establishes a comprehensive choice-of-law framework for non-contractual obligations, including specific rules for product liability, competition …

EU πŸ“‚ Tort Law Jul 8, 2026
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