Razumevanje uloge opštih pravobranilaca u okviru pravosudnog sistema Evropske unije

Abstract

U ovom radu se prvenstveno razmatra uloga opštih pravobranilaca Suda Evropske unijeu pravnom okviru Evropske unije posle Lisabonskogugovora. Pomenuta uloga je do sada evoluirala naporedo sa razvojem uloge samog Suda Evropske unije. Nakon kratkog istorijskog uvoda, posebna pažnja jeusmerena na postavljanje opštih pravobranilaca i, na širem planu, na značaj opštih pravobranilaca u arhitekturi pravosuđa Evropske unije nakon Lisabonskog ugovora. Drugo žarište ovog rada usmereno je na utvrđivanje odgovora na pitanje da li su opšti pravobranioci i dalje potrebni, kao i da li će oni ostati potrebni u budućnosti imajući u vidu one izazove za koje je razumno očekivati da će se postaviti pred Sudom Evropske unije. Predmetno promišljanje obuhvata i procenu težine argumenatau prilog i protiv zadržavanja instituta opštih pravobranilaca.

This paper considers primarily the role of the Advocates General of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in the post-Lisbon Treaty environment. That role has so far evolved alongside with the evolution of the CJEU itself. After providing a brief historical overview, the author focuses on the appointment of Advocates General and the composition of their cabinets, and discusses the relevance of the Advocates General in the post-Lisbon judicial architecture of the EU. The latter assumes consideration of the ongoing transformation of the EU judicial system. The second focal point of this paper is a discussion on the question whether Advocates General are still needed, and whether they shall be needed in view of the challenges the CJEU may reasonably be expected to face in the future. The reflection comprises arguments in favor and against keeping the institute of Advocates General within the CJEU structure. Upon balancing the provided arguments, it can be concluded that the mechanism of Advocates General is indispensable to the EU since its ongoing transformation requires constant creation of legal rules. The practice so far has proved the great value of Advocates General for that particular need.