International Treaties and European Union Policies on Alternative Methods of Commercial Dispute Settlement: A Comparative Analysis

This article aims to comparatively analyze international treaties and European Union policies relating to alternative dispute resolution (ADR), emphasizing the importance of a harmonized framework to support the effectiveness of ADR.The study is based on a literature review, an analysis of existing legal rulesranging from the New York Convention and other relevant international treaties to EU directives and regulations on ADR in consumer and other areas -and a comparative approach to their implementation in the EU Member States.By highlighting the challenges and opportunities arising from the diversity of rules at international and European level, the article underlines the need for legislative synergy to ensure uniformity in the application of ADR, thus contributing to reducing the burden on national judicial systems and facilitating access to justice for economic actors and civil society..