In a world that is dominated by new technologies, the full effects of which we have yet to discover, developed societies have adopted a policy based on the precautionary principle. Politicians appoint expert committees, and judges call on experts to assist them in their judicial proceedings. The role of expertise in contemporary society should thus be analysed in depth. The European Expertise and Expert Institute was founded in November 2006 to achieve this objective. The European Expertise and Expert Institute EEEI provides a forum for the researchers and practitioners who have a vested interest in the modernization of the legal and justice systems. The pooling, within the Institute, of the work of magistrates, academics, lawyers, and experts, will help garner public attention and enhance its effectiveness. The Institute’s European dimension naturally fits into the contemporary context and is a fundamental basis for comparative reflection on the judicial and historical experiences of all the EU countries.