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Topic 13 · The judicial system

How long does a trial take, and what does the wait cost us?

The average time to resolve cases compared with the EU average, the economic cost of delays and how workload is distributed between courts.

Analyses

6 min · updated 15 October 2026The unit investigating offences committed by magistrates issued only 2 indictments in 2025, fewer than in 2024The European Commission shows a judicial system with rising staffing overall, but “no progress” on the recommendation on investigating corruption within the judiciary.