European e-Justice Strategy 2024-2028

The European e-Justice Strategy 2024-2028, published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 16 January 2025, outlines the EU’s commitment to advancing the digitalization of justice systems. Building upon existing EU legislative instruments — such as Regulation (EU) 2022/850 on e-CODEX and Regulations (EU) 2020/1784 and 2020/1783 on digital communication in civil and commercial matters — the strategy aims to enhance cross-border judicial cooperation and accessibility. A key component is the 'Digitalisation Package', comprising Regulation (EU) 2023/2844 and Directive (EU) 2023/2843, which facilitates electronic communication for individuals and legal entities through a European access point and ensures secure data exchange between authorities. Guided by principles such as fundamental rights protection, digital empowerment and sustainability, the strategy sets ambitious objectives, including "digital by default" efficiency, interoperability and AI and IT open-source software adoption. Overall, the strategy represents a crucial step toward a more modern, efficient and data-driven European justice system.