By Raphaël MORENON
28 March 2025
Collecting cross-border debts is often a tricky business. The European Union has created a powerful tool for creditors: the European order for payment. Regulation (EC) No 1896/2006 of 12 December 2006 establishes this simplified procedure, but its use requires a precise understanding of its scope of application. The material scope: civil and commercial only The European order for payment applies exclusively in civil and commercial matters. To know which court will have jurisdiction over your cross-border dispute, it is essential to understand the specific rules on international and national jurisdiction. The text expressly excludes: Tax matters Customs matters Administrative matters Liability of the State for acts of public authority According to Article 2 of the Regulation, the following are also excluded: Matrimonial property regimes Wills and inheritance Social security Bankruptcy and analogous proceedings It is notable that, unlike other European instruments, the Regulation does not explicitly mention the exclusion of arbitration....
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