On 1 March 2002, Council Regulation (EC) No 44/2001 of 22 December on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters ("Brussels I") entered into force. This Regulation replaces for all EU Member States, except Denmark, the 1968 Brussels Convention on jurisdiction and the enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters ("EEX Treaty").
Like the EEX Treaty, Brussels I sets out the rules for determining which EU court will have jurisdiction over disputes related to commercial contracts and facilitates the recognition and enforcement of judgments between Member States.
The new Regulation however also impacts on e-commerce related issues as it extends the protection of on-line consumers.
