North Macedonia courts report over 134,000 unresolved cases in 2025

North Macedonian courts concluded 2025 with 134,610 unresolved cases, according to annual reports to be reviewed by the Assembly's Commission for the Political System and Inter-community Relations. While the courts began the year with 134,729 unresolved cases and processed 540,122 new ones, the total number of unresolved matters decreased by only 119 by year-end.

Regarding judicial accountability, the Judicial Council received 90 new requests for proceedings involving 161 judges. Additionally, the Council processed 425 citizen complaints, of which only 13 were deemed well-founded, representing approximately three percent. Most complaints concerned dissatisfaction with court decisions, though some citizens cited prolonged proceedings and failure to respect legal deadlines.