Romania: Judicial constraints on executive

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 Romania

Judicial constraints on executive

 Latest value 0.744
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.405
 Min - Max 0.118 - 0.919
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.744 index points, a decline from 0.819 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.571 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Romania from 1960 to 2023 is 0.405 index points. The minimum value, 0.118 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.919 index points was recorded in 2016. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Romania - Judicial constraints on executive - historical chart - 1960-2023




Definition: The extent to which the executive branch respects the constitution and complies with court rulings and the extent to which the judiciary can act in an independent fashion.

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