On 9 February 2026 at 10:00, the first meeting of the Interprofessional Working Group on Artificial Intelligence in the Judiciary took place, marking an important milestone in the development of a shared reflection among the main legal professions in Europe.
This joint initiative of the International Union of Judicial Officers and the European Union of Judicial Officers brought together high-level representatives from several partner organizations. The UIHJ was represented by Patrick Gielen, Jos Uitdehaag and Marc Schmitz. Participants also included Wolfgang Lämmer for the EUR, Simone Cuomo and Anna Drozd for the CCBE, Vincent Tilman and Susanne Kraemer for the CNUE, as well as Sabine Matejka for the EAJ.
The meeting began with a round table allowing each organization to present the state of play of its work related to artificial intelligence. The discussions highlighted the growing number of initiatives in the fields of digitalization, AI prospective studies, legislative monitoring, and professional training programs adapted to these new technologies.
The exchanges then focused on the objectives and scope of the working group. Participants emphasized that the integration of artificial intelligence into judicial activities is no longer theoretical but already tangible, particularly in legal research, case management, document analysis, and communication with parties. Faced with this systemic impact, which goes beyond professional boundaries, the need for a coordinated interprofessional approach became evident.
A specific session was dedicated to the sharing of existing documents and studies. The CCBE presented several AI-related guides, including generative AI guidelines adopted in 2025, as well as its legislative monitoring work. For its part, the EUR showcased various AI applications in judicial workflows, notably in the automated processing of certain procedures, while highlighting the related transparency requirements.
Participants also agreed on the creation of a common Interprofessional AI Hub. This digital platform will aim to centralize documentation, case law, training materials, and legislative developments. Coordination of this project was entrusted to Patrick Gielen.
Finally, it was agreed to organize quarterly meetings, with the next one scheduled for May 2026, as well as to develop training modules and webinars dedicated to legal professionals.
This first meeting therefore laid the foundations for structured interprofessional cooperation, aimed at supporting the integration of artificial intelligence into justice while ensuring respect for fundamental principles, human oversight, and the preservation of independent decision-making.
