Historical figures speak not only through their deeds but also through their ideas, which return in new forms at different times and places. From now on, the name of Professor Mykolas Romeris will be seen where European law is created and interpreted – at the Court of Justice of the European Union.

On the initiative of Professor Rimvydas Norkus, Advocate General at the Court of Justice of the European Union, the Court decided to name one of its spaces after Mykolas Romeris. This is a significant recognition of the professor’s personality, his ideas, and his contribution to the development of modern law.

The space named after the professor is the protocol reception hall on the 27th floor of the Court’s tower. It is a remarkable location – the highest point in all of Luxembourg, offering a wide panorama of the city and neighboring countries. Symbolically, from this height, Mykolas Romeris seems to be watching over Europe, whose values he defended through his work and thought long before the birth of today’s European Union.

In the near future, the space will feature a dedication marking Mykolas Romeris’ name and a biographical plaquecommemorating this distinguished Lithuanian jurist’s contribution to the understanding of law and the state.

“I am grateful to Professor Ieva Deviatnikovaitė of Mykolas Romeris University, whose monograph became an important argument in preparing this proposal. I am delighted that the Court of Justice of the EU supported this initiative – it is a sign of respect for Professor Mykolas Romeris and for our tradition of legal thought,” said Professor Rimvydas Norkus.

This decision is not only an expression of respect for an outstanding Lithuanian jurist but also a bridge between Professor Romeris’ ideas and the modern European legal sphere, where his thoughts remain relevant and inspiring.