In matters of recognition and enforcement of judgements and authentic instruments
Fundamental :
The rules on recognition and enforcement concern only decisions given in the Member States bound by the Regulation.
Example :
A grant of probate issued by English courts and the effects of which are to be enforced in France will be subject to the national system for the recognition and enforcement of decisions. Whereas a judgement handed down in Belgium will benefit from the system set out in the Regulation in France.