Koen Lenaerts

Koen Lenaerts is a prominent Belgian jurist and academic, best known for his role as the President of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), a key institution in the European Union that interprets EU law. Appointed in 2015, he plays a crucial role in ensuring that EU laws are applied consistently across member states. Lenaerts has also contributed to legal scholarship, focusing on constitutional law and European integration. His work emphasizes the importance of upholding the rule of law and protecting individual rights within the EU legal framework.