This study aims to explore to what extent the West Tankers case affects arbitration in Europe, and how the relation between arbitration and jurisdiction can be harmonised. It was argued that the suitable solution in resolving the problem of contradictory judgments between European courts was by deleting the arbitration exclusion from the Regulation and giving the court of the arbitration seat exclusive jurisdiction in all matters relating to arbitration. This solution will offer certainty and predictability for the parties because they choose the seat of arbitration which will lead to encouraging the party autonomy principle. The result will be flourishing arbitration within the European community and in the meantime will insure ''mutual trust'' and the smooth circulation of judgments within Europe.
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