Insolvency Surge Drives Record Lawsuits in Arbitration Court for 2025
The Arbitration Court of the Republic saw a sharp rise in lawsuits during 2025. A total of 12,751 cases were filed, marking a 13% increase from the previous year. This is the highest number recorded in the past five years.
The surge was largely driven by a significant jump in insolvency petitions, which climbed to 4,160—far exceeding 2024 levels. Meanwhile, other types of disputes, such as corporate conflicts and intellectual property cases, saw notable declines.
Insolvency filings became the dominant factor behind the court's rising caseload. Personal bankruptcy petitions surged, pushing insolvency cases to their highest point in recent years. This trend contrasts with earlier declines, as COVID-19 support measures had previously kept insolvencies low. Most of these aids expired by 2022, though refunds—such as €8.1 million returned to the federal budget in January 2026—continued to be processed.
While insolvency cases rose, other legal disputes fell sharply. Corporate disputes dropped from 80 to 58, and intellectual property cases nearly halved, falling from 139 to 67. Property rights conflicts also declined, decreasing from 112 to 78. Challenges to non-regulatory legal acts saw a similar reduction, with petitions falling from 493 to 332.
Digital processes played a major role in handling the increased workload. Over half of all lawsuits—54%—were submitted electronically through the My Arbitrator system. The court also conducted 5,965 hearings and 5,151 case reviews via web conference, streamlining proceedings amid higher demand.
The Arbitration Court's 2025 figures highlight a shift in legal pressures, with insolvency cases now leading the rise in disputes. Electronic filings and remote hearings helped manage the growing caseload efficiently. The changes reflect both economic adjustments after pandemic support ended and ongoing efforts to modernise court procedures.
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