The Mediation Directive (EU)

The Mediation Directive is an EU law designed to encourage the use of mediation as a way to resolve disputes outside of courts. It aims to make mediation accessible, efficient, and effective for individuals and businesses, promoting peaceful resolution of conflicts in areas like family, commercial, and civil matters. The directive sets out principles to ensure that mediation processes are fair, voluntary, and confidential, while also recognizing agreements reached through mediation as legally binding. Ultimately, it seeks to reduce court congestion and foster a culture of amicable dispute resolution across EU member states.