Revisiting the deliberative potential of judicial dialogue : the subtle influences of national courts in the article 267 TFEU Preliminary Reference Mechanism

Key Points

• The aim is to explore the role of national courts in facilitating judicial dialogue within the framework of article 267 TFEU.
• Analysis of judicial decisions and references made by national courts
• Evaluation of case outcomes influenced by preliminary references
• Review of legal frameworks related to article 267 TFEU
• Identified specific ways national courts subtly shape judicial decisions
• Demonstrated increased influence of national courts on EU law interpretations
• Highlighted varied engagement levels in different member states