Cyprus judicial performance assessed in 2026 EU Justice Scoreboard

The 2026 EU Justice Scoreboard reveals a mixed performance for the Cypriot judicial system regarding its efficiency, quality, and independence. While the country continues to implement judicial reforms and make progress in the digitization of its courts, significant systemic challenges remain. Reports indicate an increase in the estimated duration of civil, commercial, and administrative proceedings compared to the previous year. Furthermore, the number of pending civil and commercial cases has risen during the reporting period. Although Cyprus maintains high case clearance rates and shows modest increases in judicial expenditures, a notable gap persists between institutional reforms and actual practical outcomes. Some reports highlight that public perception of judicial independence has shown improvement in the 2026 edition. Overall, the findings suggest that the state remains committed to modernization despite persistent difficulties with case backlogs.