Romania shows progress in European Human Rights Court rulings, report says

Romania recorded significant progress in implementing rulings of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in 2025, closing more cases than any other country, according to a new report by the Council of Europe. However, it continues to rank among the states with the highest number of pending cases.

Romania closed 146 cases in 2025, the highest number among Council of Europe member states, including 31 leading cases that typically require legislative or systemic changes, the report revealed. The country also recorded the largest drop in pending cases, with 124 fewer total cases and 27 fewer leading cases awaiting implementation.