The Law applicable to Contractual Obligations, opened for signature in Rome on 19 June 1980

This procedure concerns the accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the 1980 Rome Convention. This convention establishes rules to determine which country's law applies to contractual obligations, ensuring legal certainty in cross-border transactions.

This accession will extend the convention's reach, affecting businesses and individuals involved in contracts with parties in Bulgaria and Romania. It aims to simplify legal processes and harmonise the application of contract law within the EU.