Class-action uptick could see EU change litigation rules
By Lewis Crofts ( September 1, 2026, 11:08 GMT | Insight) -- Rules that govern where litigants can bring lawsuits in the EU are set for an overhaul, with the European Commission flagging likely changes for class actions. The law — known formally as Brussels Ia — sets out which courts can hear a dispute and ensures that a judgment in one country is recognized in another. In June, the regulator noted that litigants faced unnecessary burdens bringing group claims.Rules that govern where litigants can bring lawsuits in the EU are set for an overhaul, with the European Commission flagging likely changes for class actions....
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