How digital is the cooperation between courts and lawyers in Europe?

Digitalisation of justice systems is an important objective to pursue as part of a new push for European democracy and in line with the political priority of a Europe fit for the digital age. Experience with the COVID-19 crisis shows the need for justice systems that function under challenging circumstances.

At present judicial proceedings – in particular in cross-border situations – still take place mostly on paper and are based on traditional transmission channels. This situation does not provide a modern access to justice in an environment that is more and more digitalised and it is detrimental for citizens and businesses.

Digitalisation of justice systems is an important objective to pursue as part of a new push for European democracy and in line with the political priority of a Europe fit for the digital age. Experience with the COVID-19 crisis shows the need for justice systems that function under challenging circumstances.