Training of national judges in EU competition law
This call for proposals, SMP-COMP-2025-JUDG, aims to enhance the coherent and consistent application of EU competition law by national courts across Member States. It provides co-financing for projects designed to train national judges, including prosecutors, apprentice national judges, and court staff, thereby increasing their knowledge and expertise in both Antitrust and State aid rules. The ultimate goal is to foster a uniform jurisprudence in EU competition law.
Who is Funded: Eligible Applicants & Objectives
This section outlines the eligibility criteria for applicants and the target audience for the training program. It defines the geographical scope for project activities and details the core objectives aimed at enhancing the application of EU competition law across national courts.
What is Funded: Sectors, Costs & Stages
This section details the eligible types of projects, the specific thematic priorities, and the nature of activities that can receive funding under this program. It also outlines the expected developmental stage of supported initiatives, focusing on practical and interactive training.
Type and Scope of Funding for EU Judges' Training
This section details the nature of financial support provided, specifying that grants are available. It outlines the overall budget for the call and provides insights into the required project activities and the expected duration for these initiatives.
Conditions and Requirements for Application
This section outlines critical conditions for participation, emphasizing the need for comprehensive proposals that adhere to strict page limits and specific layouts. It highlights the importance of referring to the official call document for detailed eligibility criteria, financial and operational capacity, exclusion rules, and general legal and financial grant setups.
Application Procedure: Flow and Selection
This section outlines the process for submitting proposals, evaluation, and how successful applicants are notified. It emphasizes the single-stage submission procedure and directs applicants to specific online resources for proposal preparation and support.
Legal Basis of the Training Program
This section identifies the foundational legal instruments governing the "Training of national judges in EU competition law" program. It highlights the primary regulation establishing the Single Market Programme and mentions key overarching financial regulations that shape its implementation.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Allocated Budget:
800,000 €
Deadline:
24.09.2025
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
European Union (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden)
Sectors:
Education and Vocational Training, Research and Development, Service Sector, Information and Communication Technology, Other
Beneficiaries:
National judges, prosecutors, apprentice national judges, staff of national courts
Application Type:
Optional Consortium
Funding Stages:
Capacity Building, Service Delivery, Implementation, Other
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
8D | RESEARCH DESIGN IMPACT BV, LETRAS AUSENTES UNIPESSOAL LDA, AICEL, elements media S.L., Kyniska Lda, First Shpk, FISA, Albanian Institute of Technology, EUFRAK-EUROCONSULTS BERLIN GMBH, Carpe Europe e.V., D.APOSTOLIDIS V.SMPRINI O.E., GRANT GARANT SRO, Marketing and Public Relations PROS
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