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29 September 2011 | Raad voor de Rechtspraak Presentation National Judges  and European Union Law Dr Tobias Nowak
National Judges as European Union Judges Knowledge, Experiences and Attitudes of Lower Court Judges in Germany and the Netherlands HiiL research project   Dr. Tobias Nowak, University of Groningen Prof. Fabian Amtenbrink, Erasmus University Rotterdam Prof. Marc Hertogh, University of Groningen Prof. Mark Wissink, University of Groningen
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Expectations ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
How do you evaluate your knowledge of European law? n=309 (Dutch=137, German=172)
In general, I am well informed about developments in national law/European law. n=335 (Dutch n=145, German n=190)
German judge 1 comparing his knowledge of EU law to his knowledge of national law ,[object Object]
Dutch judge 2 on the question if he is well informed about EU law ,[object Object]
Dutch judge 3 on what should change concerning EU law ,[object Object]
It is totally unclear to me when I must apply EU law  ex officio. n=335 (n Dutch=145, n German=190)
Dutch judge 1 on the  ex officio  application of EU law ,[object Object]
Dutch judge 5 on the  ex officio  application of EU law ,[object Object]
I know how to interpret national law in harmony with EU Directives. (n=336)
Dutch judge 3 on harmonious interpretation ,[object Object]
It is clear to me how I must request a preliminary ruling (Dutch=145, n German=190)
It is unclear to me what I must do with an answer to a preliminary ruling. (n Dutch=145, n German=190)
German judge 3 on preliminary rulings ,[object Object]
Dutch judge 5 on   preliminary rulings   ,[object Object]
Which of the following sources do you use when looking for information on European law. (n Dutch= 138, n German=190)
How many hours (including preparation) did you spend on courses on European law in the past 12 months? (n Dutch=135, n German=155)
German judge 2 on training courses ,[object Object]
Do you feel the need for more information on EU law? (n=307, n Dutch=136, n German=171)
As an estimate, in how many cases that you decided during the past 12 months, did EU law play a role? (n Dutch=134, n German=175)
Can you indicate to what extent you have confidence in the following institutions? (n Dutch=91, n German=136)
Conclusions ,[object Object],[object Object]
Conclusions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Conclusions ,[object Object],[object Object]
Recommendations ,[object Object]
 

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HiiL National Judges and European Union Law | Dr. Tobias Nowak

  • 1. 29 September 2011 | Raad voor de Rechtspraak Presentation National Judges and European Union Law Dr Tobias Nowak
  • 2. National Judges as European Union Judges Knowledge, Experiences and Attitudes of Lower Court Judges in Germany and the Netherlands HiiL research project Dr. Tobias Nowak, University of Groningen Prof. Fabian Amtenbrink, Erasmus University Rotterdam Prof. Marc Hertogh, University of Groningen Prof. Mark Wissink, University of Groningen
  • 3.
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  • 5. How do you evaluate your knowledge of European law? n=309 (Dutch=137, German=172)
  • 6. In general, I am well informed about developments in national law/European law. n=335 (Dutch n=145, German n=190)
  • 7.
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  • 9.
  • 10. It is totally unclear to me when I must apply EU law ex officio. n=335 (n Dutch=145, n German=190)
  • 11.
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  • 13. I know how to interpret national law in harmony with EU Directives. (n=336)
  • 14.
  • 15. It is clear to me how I must request a preliminary ruling (Dutch=145, n German=190)
  • 16. It is unclear to me what I must do with an answer to a preliminary ruling. (n Dutch=145, n German=190)
  • 17.
  • 18.
  • 19. Which of the following sources do you use when looking for information on European law. (n Dutch= 138, n German=190)
  • 20. How many hours (including preparation) did you spend on courses on European law in the past 12 months? (n Dutch=135, n German=155)
  • 21.
  • 22. Do you feel the need for more information on EU law? (n=307, n Dutch=136, n German=171)
  • 23. As an estimate, in how many cases that you decided during the past 12 months, did EU law play a role? (n Dutch=134, n German=175)
  • 24. Can you indicate to what extent you have confidence in the following institutions? (n Dutch=91, n German=136)
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