Saxony-Anhalt’s digital justice overhaul stalls before 2026 deadline

Courts and prosecutors are trapped in outdated workflows as technical glitches derail progress. Can Saxony-Anhalt salvage its stalled digital justice reform?

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2025 December 4 . 1:08 PM

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Greens See Justice Held Back by IT Issues - Saxony-Anhalt’s digital justice overhaul stalls before 2026 deadline

Saxony-Anhalt’s justice system is struggling to meet the national deadline for digital case files. The rollout of the e-file system, meant to cut costs and improve efficiency, has faced repeated delays. Officials now admit the January 2026 target will likely be missed.

The state’s Ministry of Justice has acknowledged ongoing issues with IT and communication systems in courthouses and prosecutor’s offices. Even short outages disrupt daily work, as Sebastian Striegel, the Green Party’s legal policy spokesperson, has highlighted. These failures add to the frustration among judges and prosecutors already dealing with slow justice progress.

With the 2026 deadline now out of reach, Saxony-Anhalt must accelerate its digital transition. Courts and prosecutors remain stuck with inefficient processes, while repeated IT failures slow down justice operations. The state’s next moves will determine whether the justice system can finally achieve stable, modern functionality.