Toolkit on Small Claims European Procedure - Presentation of EU Regulation 861-2007
1. SourceE-justice portal2. PresentationThe Regulation (EC) n° 861/2007 of the European Parliament and of the council of 11 July 2007 establishing a European Small Claims Procedure entered into force on 1 January 2009 and has been amended by Regulation (EU) n° 2015/2421 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2015. The European Small Claims Procedure aims to improve access to justice by simplifying cross-border dispute settlement procedures in civil and commercial matters and reducing their costs.
The amount of the claim must not exceed EUR 5000 at the time of receipt of the request by the competent court, excluding interest, costs and disbursements. The decision given under this procedure shall be recognized and enforced in the other Member States without the need for a declaration of its enforceability. The procedure is optional and is in addition to the possibilities provided by the legislation of the Member States. It applies in all Member States of the European Union except Denmark.
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