On 15 and 16 May 2025, the European Notarial Network (ENN), in close cooperation with the Polish Notariat and with the support of the European Union, welcomed notaries from across the EU to a two-day event in Warsaw focused on key developments in non-judicial procedures and cross-border notarial cooperation.

These meetings provided a platform to reflect on evolving national practices, explore innovative roles for notaries in out-of-court proceedings, and shape the strategic direction of the ENN for the years ahead.

Seminar on Non-Judicial Divorce in Europe – 15 May

Held under the auspices of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU, the first day was dedicated to a European seminar exploring the role of notaries in non-judicial divorce procedures.

Speakers from nine EU Member States (Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Estonia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, and Spain) presented national experiences and legal frameworks that enable or envisage notarial involvement in consensual divorce proceedings without judicial intervention. The discussions underlined how a greater role for notaries can ease the burden on courts while offering citizens simpler and faster access to legal solutions.

The full recording of the seminar (in English) is available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVzJXaC7Uxo

ENN Interlocutors’ Meeting – 16 May

The second day was dedicated to the ENN Interlocutors’ Meeting. Interlocutors from across the EU gathered to assess the state of play in their respective countries, share national legal updates, and contribute to the ENN’s strategic planning for the 2026–2028 period.

Discussions focused on:

• Recent national legislative developments relevant to the notarial profession;
• Progress on the ENN 2025 work programme;
• The draft proposal for the ENN’s 2026–2028 strategic project, including planned IT upgrades, communication strategy renewal, and the exploration of AI-supported tools to improve access to cross-border legal information.

The meeting provided an opportunity for open exchange and reaffirmed the commitment of the ENN interlocutors to strengthening European notarial cooperation and promoting citizen-friendly legal services in the digital age.