According to the Ministry of Justice, the number of civil and commercial cases has fallen by 20.4%, while the total volume of cases has declined by 9.9%.
For the first time in a decade, the backlog of pending cases has also been reduced, with more court hearings taking place at the same time. The new organisational model has likewise enabled the creation of up to 700 new positions for judges and public prosecutors.
The reform replaces single-judge courts with collegiate courts of first instance and introduces mandatory out-of-court dispute resolution mechanisms (MASC) prior to the initiation of civil proceedings. These structural and procedural changes are considered the key factor behind the decline in litigation volumes.
The Ministry emphasises that implementation was carried out in coordination with the autonomous regions and involved a total investment of €1.121 billion, with a particular focus on digitalisation and staffing. The reform represents a core component of the ‘Justicia 2030’ justice system modernisation programme.