The process of Unification of Private International Law in EU Countries

Abstract

The convergence of law within integration groups has its own peculiarities. In our opinion, the legal system that emerged within the European Community, and later the European Union, should be recognized as the most detailed and complex in this regard. Examining the process of creating a single legal space within the European Union, it should be noted that the convergence of legislation was not the main goal of EU members from the outset. Rather, this issue had only functional significance: convergence of legislation was carried out only in areas necessary for the formation of a single market. This article analyzes the process of unification of private international law in creating a unified legal framework in the European Union and the significance of EU regional documents in regulating private international legal relations.