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According to the World Justice Project’s Rule of Law Index 2025, Greece ranks 48th globally among 143 countries, marking a decline of one position compared to the previous year. The country’s overall performance in upholding the rule of law remains problematic, especially at the regional level, where it ranks 29th out of 31 countries in the European Union, EFTA, and North America region.
One of the most concerning areas identified in the report is Order and Security, where Greece ranks last in the EU, EFTA, and North America region and 71st globally, reflecting issues such as police violence and arbitrariness, crime, and the inefficiency of law enforcement authorities. There has also been a significant decline in the justice system (both civil and criminal), where delays and weak enforcement of court decisions remain major challenges.
Greece’s performance in areas such as Constraints on Government Powers and Open Government also remains troubling, ranking 23rd and 29th out of 31, respectively, at the regional level. Corruption, according to the report, continues to be a significant problem, with Greece ranking 53rd globally and 27th among the 31 countries of the EU, EFTA, and North America. Overall, the areas of Fundamental Rights and Regulatory Enforcement remain relatively stable, with Greece ranking 47th and 54th globally, and 29th regionally in both categories.
Finally, it is noted that Vouliwatch was among the contributing experts to this year’s report.
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