Judgment of the CJEU can paralyze the justice system

After the recent, widely commented judgment of the CJEU regarding Swiss franc mortgage borrowers, it is estimated that within a year, approximately 30-40 percent of people who have not yet asserted their rights may file lawsuits. This, in turn, can lead to a years-long "paralysis" of the judiciary. Previously, procedural delays were already a problem due to staffing shortages. Now, the situation may become even more complicated. 

According to data from the Ministry of Justice, over 150 additional positions were allocated for these cases in the first four months of this year. However, experts argue that this number needs to be higher, especially after the CJEU judgment. They explicitly state that the courts may be unable to cope because the staffing shortages are too significant. Continuous recruitment of judges is necessary, along with providing them with better working conditions. Each judge should also have an assistant to assist them. Additionally, managers should be employed in the courts.

(MondayNews)