Journée du droit 2026: French and Slovak Administrative Justice from the Perspectives of Two Distinguished Judges
21 October 2026, Faculty of Law, Comenius University in Bratislava
On 21 October 2026, the Faculty of Law of Comenius University in Bratislava hosted an engaging academic event entitled “One or Two Supreme Courts: The Slovak and French Experiences”, featuring two distinguished representatives of administrative justice – Yves Gounin, a judge of the French Council of State (Conseil d’État), and Michal Matulník, a judge of the Supreme Administrative Court of the Slovak Republic and an alumnus of our Faculty.
The event was officially opened by H.E. Nicolas Suran, Ambassador of the French Republic to the Slovak Republic, who delivered the opening remarks.
Through an engaging professional dialogue, the two judges introduced students to the distinctive features of the French and Slovak systems of administrative justice, their functioning, and their role in protecting individual rights and upholding the principles of the rule of law. Students particularly appreciated not only the insightful content but also the accessible and dynamic way in which both speakers explained complex legal issues, drawing on their extensive judicial experience.
The event was organised in cooperation with the Embassy of France in Slovakia and the French Institute in Slovakia, to whom we extend our sincere thanks for their valuable support and cooperation in organising this event.