It is the judicial institution of the European Union and its task is to ensure compliance with EU law by overseeing the uniform interpretation and application of the Treaties and ensuring the lawfulness of measures adopted by the EU institutions, bodies, offices and agencies.
The Institution helps to preserve the values of the European Union and, through its case-law, works towards the building of Europe.
The Court of Justice of the European Union comprises two courts: the Court of Justice and the General Court.