The European landscape for resolving civil and commercial non-litigious cases varies significantly across countries. As of 2023, Italy has the longest resolution time at 236 days, while Lithuania is the quickest at 4 days. Over the past year, Poland saw the most significant increase in resolution time at 4.97%, whereas Romania experienced the largest decrease at 24.21%. Overall, Slovenia and Romania show noteworthy declines, while Poland's rise suggests potential inefficiencies.
Future trends may hinge on technological advancements like digitalization, legislative reforms, and cross-border legal cooperation, which can streamline and harmonize resolution processes. Monitoring these developments will be crucial for understanding future shifts in case resolution speeds across Europe.
Top countries in Time Needed to Resolve Civil and Commercial Non-Litigious Cases by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Days | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 236 | 2023 | 0% | +0.43% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 181 | 2023 | +2.84% | +2.24% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Norway | 179 | 2023 | +0.56% | -0.11% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 155 | 2023 | 0% | +0.26% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 151 | 2023 | 0% | +0.27% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 115 | 2023 | -4.17% | -2.57% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 103 | 2023 | -2.83% | -3.01% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 92 | 2023 | +1.1% | +1.6% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Estonia | 89 | 2023 | +1.14% | -0.22% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 70 | 2023 | -1.41% | -0.28% | View data |
