The German government has announced a significant commitment to bolster the rule of law across the nation. A renewed “Pact for the Rule of Law” is planned for the coming year, according to Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig, who shared details with the Funke-Mediengruppe newspapers.
The initiative will see a substantial increase in federal support, with approximately €500 million allocated over the next four years. This funding will be directed towards creating additional positions within the judicial system and accelerating the digitalization of legal processes. The investment represents a doubling of the resources previously available under a similar agreement.
Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil emphasized the importance of adequately equipping prosecution services, particularly in combating financial crimes such as tax fraud and evasion. He underscored the principle that those who defraud the public should be held accountable and that a properly resourced judiciary is crucial to achieving this.
The Ministry of Justice is earmarking €240 million during the current parliamentary term to support personnel increases within the judiciary. This will be distributed in two installments, anticipated in 2026 and 2028 respectively. Furthermore, a total of up to €210 million – roughly €70 million annually – is slated for digitalization efforts between 2027 and 2029. The specific implementation of these funds will be coordinated with the individual states.
