The German government has announced a significant commitment to bolster the rule of law across the nation. Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) revealed plans for a renewed “Pact for the Rule of Law” set to be implemented next year, as reported by the Funke-Mediengruppe newspapers.
A central component of this initiative involves a substantial financial injection into the judicial system. The federal government will allocate approximately €500 million (roughly $535 million USD) over the next four years to fund new positions within the judiciary and accelerate digitalization efforts. This represents a doubling of support compared to previous programs.
According to Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD), speaking to the Funke newspapers, enhancing the capabilities of public prosecutor’s offices is paramount. He emphasized the necessity of equipping these offices to effectively pursue cases involving tax fraud and tax evasion, ensuring that individuals engaging in such activities are held accountable.
Sources within the Justice Ministry indicate that €240 million (approximately $258 million USD) will be earmarked for personnel reinforcement of the judiciary during the current legislative period. These funds, distributed in two installments expected in 2026 and 2028, will primarily support the creation of additional judicial positions. A further commitment of up to €210 million (around $226 million USD), dispersed at a rate of €70 million annually from 2027 to 2029, will facilitate the ongoing digitalization of the justice system.
The exact deployment of these resources will be determined in consultation with the individual states to ensure alignment with regional needs and priorities.