THE NEED FOR THE CREATION AND ADOPTION OF A LAW REGULATING CIVIL OR REGISTERED PARTNERSHIP IN ROMANIA UNDER THE LIGHT OF THE PROVISIONS ESTABLISHED BY COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) 2016/1103 AND COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) 2016/1104 OF 24 JUNE 2016
THE NEED FOR THE CREATION AND ADOPTION OF A LAW REGULATING CIVIL OR REGISTERED PARTNERSHIP IN ROMANIA UNDER THE LIGHT OF THE PROVISIONS ESTABLISHED BY COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) 2016/1103 AND COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) 2016/1104 OF 24 JUNE 2016

Summary/Abstract: It is easy to notice the increasing number of international couples and couples who may live in several different countries during their life together. According to statistics from the European Commission, there are now around 16 million international couples in the EU. Of the 2.4 marriages that took place in 2007, 13% (310 000) had a cross-border element. Similarly, 41 000 of the 211 000 partnerships registered in the EU in 2007 had an international aspect. Many of these international couples have assets – such as property or bank accounts – in several countries. They face legal uncertainty and extra costs if they have to divide their assets in the case of divorce, separation or death. It is currently extremely difficult for them to be sure of which court has jurisdiction and what law is applicable to their situation and their property. Rules vary between countries, and may conflict with each other. It is estimated that parallel legal proceedings in different countries, the complexity of matters and the resulting legal fees cost EUR 1.1 billion per year.

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