Erik Jayme (1934-2024)

The editors of the blog of the European Association of Private International Law are sad to learn of the passing away of Erik Jayme. He would have turned 90 in a few weeks.

Erik Jayme’s work, spanning over six decades, has had a distinctive influence on the renewal of private international law discourse. Among many others, his work on postmodern private international law, narrative norms and art law come to mind.

A truly European scholar who would tell his students in summer schools they could take his exam in any European language, Jayme, led by his curiosity and his genuine willingness to exchange with fellow academics, had a crucial role in building bridges between national legal cultures in and outside the continent.

An obituary will appear on this blog in the coming days.