Journal of Case Law on Private International Law: European Case Law Takes Centre Stage

In recent years, the case law of both international and national courts addressing some of the most complex and consequential issues in Private International Law has continued to shape the trajectory of the discipline’s doctrinal and practical development. Through these judicial decisions, PIL demonstrates its capacity to respond to the profound transformations affecting the transnational lives of individuals, while accommodating the interaction of legal systems grounded in diverse normative traditions.

The determination of international jurisdiction has evolved towards a more sophisticated and context-sensitive identification of the forum most closely connected to the dispute, particularly in a legal landscape characterised by increasing mobility of persons and fluidity of residence. Likewise, the application of foreign law has emerged as a paradigmatic expression of the inherent tension between multicultural openness and state-centred conceptions of legal order, especially in an era marked by significant cultural reconfigurations and, at times, the assertion of competing normative paradigms. In practical terms, the cross-border application of foreign law within Europe is becoming an indispensable component of contemporary legal practice in private international law.
Furthermore, the recognition of personal status validly acquired in other States illustrates the growing normative influence of fundamental rights and the dynamic interpretation of key international and regional human rights instruments. In this respect, the ongoing judicial dialogue between national and international courts constitutes a cornerstone of the discipline, fostering coherence, mutual enrichment, and the progressive refinement of legal principles across jurisdictions.

Within this intellectual and jurisprudential context, Colex Publishing launched, two years ago, a specialised academic forum devoted to the systematic analysis of case law shaping the evolution of private international law: Revista de Jurisprudencia de Derecho Internacional Privado (Journal of Case Law on Private International Law, RJDipr). The editor-in-chief of the journal is Alfonso Ortega Giménez, Full Professor of PIL at the Miguel Hernández University of Elche, and the secretary is Lucas A Pérez Martín, Senior Lecturer in Private International Law at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Since its establishment, the journal has published three issues, which have been met with significant recognition among both academics and practitioners, reflecting its commitment to addressing the central challenges of the discipline through rigorous, analytically robust, and practice-oriented contributions.

The fourth issue is scheduled for publication in July 2026, with a submission deadline of 10 June. The journal invites contributions in two principal formats. First, comprehensive case notes devoted to judicial decisions of particular significance, offering original and in-depth analysis of the development and application of PIL (20–25 pages; 20,000-40,000 characters, including footnotes and spaces). Secondly, shorter case analyses focusing on the concrete practical implications of specific rulings (5-15 pages; 15,000-40,000 characters, including footnotes and spaces).
The Editorial Board warmly invites members of the EAPIL, as well as the broader academic and professional community, to submit their contributions. The journal accepts manuscripts in English, French, and Spanish, and considers for publication analyses of decisions rendered by both international and national courts in matters pertaining to private international law. Contributions addressing case law in the fields of nationality and migration law are also welcome. All submissions are subject to a rigorous double-blind peer review process, ensuring the highest standards of academic excellence.

In an era in which judicial decision-making plays an increasingly decisive role in shaping private international law, RJDipr aspires to consolidate its position as a leading forum for critical engagement with case law. We therefore strongly encourage colleagues to contribute to this collective endeavour, confident that their expertise will further enrich the journal and advance both scholarly and practical understanding within the field. We look forward with great interest to receiving contributions from members of AEPIL and express our sincere gratitude for their continued support in disseminating this call and fostering a shared commitment to academic collaboration and excellence.
For more information, https://revistas.colex.es/index.php/rdip or revistas@colex.es.