Speaking at the joint meeting of the High Judicial Council and the High Prosecutorial Council, Minister of Justice Toni Gogu warned that the justice system will be measured by the results it delivers for citizens, highlighting one of the main issues—delays of up to three years in providing reasoned court decisions.

“There is progress, but this is not enough. At the end of the year, we will be judged by what the citizen feels,” the Minister stated. “For the citizen, justice is not delayed in the courtroom—it is delayed when they do not receive a reasoned decision,” he added.

The Minister stressed that this issue must be treated as a priority by the system’s institutions, suggesting it be included in the focus of thematic inspections for 2026–2027, in line with the Intersectoral Justice Strategy 2024–2030.

He also spoke openly about the challenges that remain in the system despite the progress made, acknowledging that during 2025 there has been improvement in the ethical and professional evaluations of magistrates, but emphasized that the current pace still falls short of expectations.

He further reaffirmed that the Ministry of Justice will support the Councils in any well-argued request, while underlining that responsibility for results remains shared.