On Friday 2 February, in the run-up to European elections, the Council of the Notariats of the European Union (CNUE) published a series of priorities focusing on seven major themes, notably European law’s adaptation to the digital age and the protection of citizens’ rights.
In its manifesto, the CNUE stresses the importance of legal certainty in the digital world, highlighting the digitalisation of notarial acts and the need for physical procedures to prevent fraud. It advocates high standards for electronic identification and a human-centred approach to regulating artificial intelligence.
With regard to citizens’ rights, the CNUE is calling for harmonisation of family rules in the EU and better protection for vulnerable adults. They also emphasise the importance of training notaries.
For estates, the CNUE recommends simplifying international procedures and regulating digital inheritance. The creation of interconnected European registers for certificates of inheritance is encouraged.
The CNUE stresses the need to guarantee the reliability of registers, which are essential in the fight against money laundering, and supports the development of non-contentious justice.
Finally, the CNUE expresses its support for Ukraine and its commitment to sanctions against Russia and Belarus, reaffirming its role in promoting a stable and effective legal framework within the EU.
Read the manifesto: https://aeur.eu/f/aqe (Nithya Paquiry)