The European Union and the European Communities have a broad spectrum of competence which affects virtually all areas of life. Of special significance is the competence that has led to the establishment of an internal market. The following policy areas are among the most significant in the Federal Ministry of Justice’s scope of competence:
- Judicial cooperation in civil matters
- Judicial cooperation in criminal matters
- Activities associated with trade and economic policy within the scope of competence of the FMJ
Furthermore, within the scope of its co-supervisory competence, the Federal Ministry of Justice also participates in the formation of political will on the domestic level with regard to many other endeavours by the European Union and the European Communities.
