Joni Heliskoski nominated as candidate for Judge at the Court of Justice of the European Union

Heliskoski currently serves as Justice of the Supreme Administrative Court of Finland. Has also served as Agent of the Finnish Government before the Court of Justice of the European Union and has had a long career in central government. Heliskoski has produced a large body of academic literature on EU law. Along with the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission, the Court of Justice is one of the key institutions of the European Union. As the highest court of the European Union, the Court of Justice ensures that the EU treaties and EU legislation are interpreted and applied in accordance with law. The European Court of Justice has 27 Judges, one from each Member State. The Judges are appointed for a term of office of six years, which can also be extended. Once Finland has nominated its candidate, the Judge will be appointed by common accord of the governments of the Member States after consultation with a panel responsible for giving opinions on candidates’ suitability to perform the duties concerned. Inquiries: Elina Tölö, Senior Ministerial Adviser, Legislative Affairs, tel. +358 295 160 135 Prime Minister’s Office The email addresses of

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