Training of national judges in EU competition law and judicial cooperation between national competition law judges

Last updated: 15.7.2025
Grant

The SMP-COMP-2023-JUDG call, part of the Single Market Programme, provides EU action grants to enhance the application of EU competition law by national courts. This initiative aims to foster a common legal and judicial culture of competition law, ensuring consistent enforcement and strengthening judicial cooperation across Member States and associated countries. It focuses on tailored training projects for legal professionals.

Who is Funded: Eligible Participants and Program Objectives

This section details the eligibility criteria for the SMP-COMP-2023-JUDG program, focusing on legal entities from EU Member States, EEA countries, or associated countries. The program aims to enhance the knowledge and cooperation of national judges and related legal professionals in EU competition law, thereby ensuring consistent application across national courts.

What is Funded: Project Scope and Eligible Activities

This section outlines the thematic areas and activities eligible for funding under the SMP-COMP-2023-JUDG call, emphasizing tailored training in various aspects of EU competition law and specifying eligible and excluded costs, as well as the target development stage of supported projects.

Type and Scope of Funding: Financial Parameters

This section details the financial parameters of the SMP-COMP-2023-JUDG program, including the type of financial support provided, the expected funding amounts per project, and the typical duration for funded initiatives.

Conditions and Requirements: Application and Project Management

This section outlines the essential conditions and requirements for applicants and projects under the SMP-COMP-2023-JUDG call, covering submission, consortium rules, relevant aid regulations, budget stipulations, and other important provisions.

Application Procedure: Submission and Evaluation

This section details the application submission and evaluation processes for the SMP-COMP-2023-JUDG program, from proposal preparation to award decisions.

This section outlines the fundamental legal framework and key governing regulations that authorize and shape the SMP-COMP-2023-JUDG funding program.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

300,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

1,000,000 €

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

EU Member States, EEA countries, and countries associated with the Single Market Programme (specifically Kosovo, Montenegro, and North Macedonia for the Competition Policy strand).

Sectors

Sectors:

Education and Vocational Training, Research and Development, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

National judges, prosecutors, apprentice national judges, and staff of national courts

Application Type

Application Type:

Optional Consortium

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Capacity Building, Other

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission, DG Competition

Managed By:

European Commission, DG Competition

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