As steps towards a unification of the private law in the member states of the European Union are being taken, the old jus commune, which was the common basis of legal practice everywhere in Europe, but allowed for many local variants, is seen by many as a model.
as steps toWArDs A uNificatioN oF the priVate law In The meMbeR staTEs OF THE euroPeaN unIoN aRe being Taken, tHE oLd jus comMUNe, which waS the CommoN Basis of legal PRaCtice evERyWHERe In euroPe, bUt allOWed foR mAnY LocAl variants, IS seen bY manY as a mODel.