Justice budgets in Europe have faced economic challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukraine invasion, leading to court backlogs and staff shortages. The CEPEJ reports that Europe spends about 0.31% of GDP on justice, with wealthier countries investing more per inhabitant. Legal aid spending has decreased, despite higher allocations in wealthier nations. Women are increasingly represented in the judiciary, but disparities remain. Access to justice varies, with some countries offering free legal resources, while the number of courts declines but efficiency improves overall. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)