The state of the rule of law in Greece is once again deemed concerning, as the country ranks 48th worldwide among 143 nations assessed by the World Justice Project index — dropping one place compared to last year.
Once again, Greece remains among the lowest-ranking countries in its regional group (29th out of 31 countries in Europe and North America), ranking above only Bulgaria and Hungary. It is worth noting that the rule of law situation worsened in 68% of countries globally this year — a higher proportion than last year, when deterioration was recorded in 57% of countries.
Key reasons behind Greece’s ranking include procedural delays, growing interference, and limited judicial independence.
Greece’s overall score declined by 0.8% due to decreases in 7 out of the 8 factors that make up the index. These include the deterioration of justice as a result of delays in judicial proceedings, increasing political or institutional interference, and limited independence of judges. The country also ranks low in the “order and security” factor — which assesses how well a state protects its citizens and their property — as well as in indicators related to corruption, transparency, and open government.
According to the World Justice Project, the rule of law is defined as a durable system of laws, institutions, norms, and community commitment grounded in four universal principles: accountability, just laws, open government, and accessible, impartial justice.
Source: World Justice Report
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