EU Commission’s Call for Applications to an Expert Group on the Brussels I bis Regulation

The European Commission has established the Brussels Ia sub-group and launched a Call for Applications to select members of this group, which will support the revision of the cornerstone instrument of EU Private International Law.

Members of the sub group will contribute to the evaluation of the Brussels Ia Regulation, support the preparation of any eventual legislative proposal for the Brussels Ib Regulation, and exchange best practices with leading experts from across Europe.

In principle, the sub-group shall meet at least once per year physically on Commission premises and as needed virtually in order to discuss the application and future prospects of the Brussels Ia Regulation and related matters. DG JUST shall provide secretarial services. Members should be prepared to attend meetings systematically, to contribute actively to discussions in the sub-group, to be involved in preparatory work ahead of meetings, to examine and provide comments on documents under discussion, and to act, as appropriate, as ‘rapporteurs’ on ad hoc basis. As a general rule, working documents will be drafted in English and meetings will be also conducted in English.

The selection process of members  shall be carried out in such a manner as to ensure a high level of expertise and balance in terms of knowledge, geographical origin and gender.

🧑‍⚖️ Up to 20 members
⏳ Five-year renewable mandate
📅 Apply by 23 February 2026

More details can be found here, including the procedure to apply.