The EU launches the "Digital Justice 2030" package for the modernization of judicial systems and the training of professionals for the era of artificial intelligence.
Brussels, November 20, 2025 - The European Commission has presented the "Digital Justice 2030" package, a strategy aimed at accelerating the digital transformation of judicial systems in member states and making them more efficient, accessible, and resilient. The initiative seeks to modernize judicial procedures through the use of digital tools and artificial intelligence, create a common framework for interoperability, and develop the digital skills of justice professionals.
The package includes two main documents: the DigitalJustice@2030 strategy and the European Judicial Training Strategy 2025–2030. Together, they outline 14 concrete actions to support member states in adopting modern technologies, improving cross-border cooperation, and harnessing the potential of AI in the judicial field.
A central element of the strategy is the development of the European Legal Data Space, which will facilitate online access to legislation and case law from all member states. Through standards such as ELI and ECLI, assisted by the EU Publications Office, by 2030 legislation and court rulings should be accessible online in a reusable, searchable, and standardized format. The data space will also provide datasets necessary for training artificial intelligence tools in the legal field.
The strategy also includes the creation of an "IT Toolbox," through which member states will be able to reuse digital solutions or AI tools already successfully applied in other countries, avoiding the separate development of 27 similar systems. This tool will be hosted on the Interoperable Europe Portal, based on the Law on Interoperability in Europe.
To support cross-border cooperation, the Commission will analyze options for overcoming interoperability issues in judicial videoconferences, a major obstacle in cross-border procedures. The study will examine the costs and feasibility of European solutions by the end of 2027. In parallel, voluntary technical requirements for judicial videoconferences at the EU level will be developed.
The Commission also introduces an implementation timeline: a European database with digital tools will be operational by the end of 2026, technical standards for videoconferences will be finalized in 2027, and the European Electronic Access Point, the core of cross-border cooperation, will become operational in 2028. Decentralized electronic communication systems for 24 cross-border judicial procedures must be fully functional by early 2031, according to the Regulation on the digitization of judicial cooperation, adopted in 2023.
The Commission's documents also provide examples from member states to illustrate the potential of AI in the judicial field. In Germany, the AI assistant OLGA helps judges analyze large volumes of similar cases, reducing processing time and facilitating the scheduling of hearings. OLGA automatically processes rulings, extracts relevant parameters, and groups repetitive cases without interfering with the judges' decision-making process.
However, the Commission emphasizes that the use of AI must comply with EU legislation. According to the Artificial Intelligence Act, AI systems used for legal analysis or for interpreting facts and law are considered high-risk systems and must meet strict requirements. AI tools can support the work of courts, for example, by anonymizing documents or automatic transcription, but they cannot replace a judge's decision.
From a financial perspective, the Commission announces that the future Multiannual Financial Framework 2028–2034 will provide significant funds for the digitization of justice. The "Justice" program will see a substantial increase in budget, and member states will be able to use National and Regional Partnership Plans to invest in judicial digital infrastructures, in line with the objectives of the Digital Decade.
The package also includes the European Judicial Training Strategy 2025–2030, which sets measures to develop the digital skills of judges, prosecutors, lawyers, court staff, and other justice practitioners. This includes training on the use of electronic case management systems, cross-border cooperation tools, secure communication, European standards on AI, and the application of digital legislation such as the Digital Services Act, AI Act, Interoperable Europe Act, or Data Act.
"Digitalization and artificial intelligence are transforming our societies, including the justice system. With the Digital Justice 2030 package, we are modernizing European courts, contributing to the competitiveness of the economy, and ensuring that technology serves the people," said Henna Virkkunen, Executive Vice-President for Technological Sovereignty, Security, and Democracy.
"This package helps justice professionals take the step into the digital age. Justice is becoming faster, more accessible, and more efficient, and the Judicial Training Strategy will prepare judges and prosecutors for the use of digital technologies and AI," said Michael McGrath, Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law, and Consumer Protection.
The Commission emphasizes that the success of the strategy will depend on the voluntary and constant cooperation of member states. European judicial training networks, national training institutions, and partnerships between judicial authorities will play an essential role. Progress will be monitored through the European Justice Scoreboard, which includes a chapter dedicated to digitalization.
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