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European Justice Forum signs joint business statement on TPLF

EJF joined business associations for the need to regulate private Third-Party Litigation Funding (TPLF) at the EU level due to its potential as a for-profit model to prioritize financial gains over claimants' interests, leading to abusive litigation and unfair settlements.

The document emphasizes the lack of regulation and transparency in TPLF, contrasting it with the stringent oversight and competition in other sectors, and notes the risks of excessive litigation undermining public trust in judicial systems. The European Parliament's 2022 resolution on responsible litigation funding is recommended as a foundation for creating safeguards.

The statement concludes by urging EU-level regulation to maintain a fair, transparent, and balanced legal environment that supports innovation and competitiveness in the EU.

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Joint Business Statements on TPLF

On 21 January 2026, a cross-sector group of business associations issued a joint statement renewing their call for proportionate, harmonised EU-level rules on professional third-party litigation funding (TPLF). The statement highlights the rapid expansion of for-profit litigation funding in Europe, which continues to operate with limited transparency and fragmented oversight, despite the presence of more than 300 funders in the EU.

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EJF National Contributions to PLD Transposition

Starting 2026 with wishes to our Members, European and National Institutions and Partners a prosperous year from Brussels!

With intensive works across Europe on transposing the EU Product Liability Directive (PLD), EJF has participated with our submission to the PLD consultation in Sweden.

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EJF Contribution to Upcoming Irish Presidency Priorities

EJF contributed to the consultation shaping the priorities and policy programme for Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the EU in 2026.

Ireland will hold the EU Presidency for the eighth time from July–December 2026, at a pivotal moment for Europe’s competitiveness, economic security and trust in democratic institutions.

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