About us
The European Union is a rich tapestry of cultures and traditions — also regarding its justice systems. While research, analysis and indicators on member states’ judiciary systems abound, information tends to be dispersed across various sources, including legal documents, scholarly journals, and myriad rankings from different organisations.
This is why in January 2024, Democracy Reporting International, under the re:constitution project and with support by Stiftung Mercator, launched the Judiciary Hub, a one-stop resource for experts and professionals both within and beyond the legal field seeking to navigate Europe’s judicial landscape.
At the time when the EU faces internal rule of law challenges and when disinformation and partisan narratives cloud public debate, the Judiciary Hub offers fast, reliable access to data, analysis and trustworthy sources.
Extended coverage to EU candidate countries
We are now expanding the Hub to include EU membership candidate countries. This will provide valuable insights into broader justice systems across Europe, and support comparisons, learning, and accession discussions. The Hub will also include Kosovo (without implying a position on its status). This work is being done in collaboration with the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung and will be launched by the end of 2025.
Key stats: Judiciary Hub by Numbers
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Data points on courts
27
Countries covered
37+
Key judiciary challenges mapped
15+
Major reports, indexes and surveys tracked
35+
Contributing experts
100+
Recommended readings
Our Features
Navigate our map
Access complex data and rankings on member states’ judiciary systems at a glance by interacting with our map.
Compare and Report
Select up to five states and your preferred data points to compare them. You may also download the information in an Excel sheet.
Dispel Doubts
Our glossary clarifies technical terms as they appear on the website.
Stay Updated
Get access to analysis on the latest court rulings and legislative developments impacting the judiciary.
Delve deep into a country
Explore a full compilation of facts, rankings and resources by accessing each member state’s in-depth profile.
You will find:
- A description of the country’s justice system (including the make-up of the judiciary and the system of judicial governance)
- Analysis of the country’s top rule of law challenges
- Positive developments/good practices if applicable
- A compilation of rankings and surveys on judicial independence, integrity and court efficiency.
- Recommendations from the EU, the Council of Europe and civil society organisations.
- Data on compliance with CJEU and ECHR judgments
The Judiciary Hub is an initiative of
Democracy Reporting International
Democracy Reporting International (DRI) is an independent non-profit organisation committed to defending and improving democracy worldwide. We analyse threats to democracy and advocate for solutions during key legislative and political processes. By bringing impartial analysis and policy recommendations to policymakers, we encourage them to act before emerging concerns become pressing problems. Together with citizens and civil society groups committed to democratic renewal, we establish and improve democratic institutions that preserve people’s freedoms. Our reference points are internationally agreed democratic principles. With a presence in eight countries, local teams and wide networks of partners, we listen to communities and together chart the best path towards change. We have expertise on a wide range of issues related to democratic governance and can react quickly to the latest trends and developments in different countries.
Re:constitution
Re:constitution is a programme spanning academia and practice to promote cross-border and interdisciplinary exchange, debate, capacity-building and analysis for scholars and practitioners concerned with the rule of law, democracy and the shifting political dynamics in Europe. It is implemented by Forum Transregionale Studien (FTS) and Democracy Reporting International (DRI) and is funded by Stiftung Mercator. FTS is in charge of re:constitution fellowships, enabling early career scholars and practitioners to pursue projects of their choice. Under re:constitution, Democracy Reporting International aims to improve public understanding of the rule of law and encourages a fact-based debate around the issue in the European Union. It does so by providing the media and policymakers with timely, clear and accessible research and analysis. This serves journalists and political decision-makers as a possible first source of information on the important developments in connection with the rule of law in Europe.
DRI would like to thank FTS for their contribution to the Judiciary Hub.
With support from
Stiftung Mercator
We extend our sincerest gratitude to them for their generous and unwavering support of this initiative. Their commitment has been instrumental in advancing our mission, providing the critical resources and encouragement needed to transform our vision into a tangible reality. This partnership is a testament to the power of collaboration in fostering meaningful change, and it has significantly amplified our ability to serve the community. We are incredibly proud of the progress we have achieved together and look forward to building on this success for an even greater impact in the future.
Konrad Adenauer Stiftung
We extend our sincerest gratitude to them for their generous and unwavering support of this initiative. Their commitment has been instrumental in advancing our mission, providing the critical resources and encouragement needed to transform our vision into a tangible reality. This partnership is a testament to the power of collaboration in fostering meaningful change, and it has significantly amplified our ability to serve the community. We are incredibly proud of the progress we have achieved together and look forward to building on this success for an even greater impact in the future.