World Justice Project

On Law Day in the United States, we recognize the enduring importance of the rule of law.

As former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor observed, the rule of law is the foundation of democracy.

It ensures that rights are protected, institutions are accountable, and laws are applied equally to all.

These principles remain essential to justice, stability, and public trust.

As Hungary heads toward a pivotal parliamentary election, what rule of law trends are impacting the country?

📊 Key Findings from the Index:
In 2025, Hungary ranked 79 out of 143 countries, with an overall Rule of Law score of 0.50.

-Strengths: Top performance in Crime Control and Civil Peace.

-Weaknesses: Significant declines in Independent Auditing and Legislative Integrity.

🔗 Learn more about Hungary’s scores in the 2025 WJP Rule of Law Index 2025 - https://worldjusticeproject.org/rule-of-law-index/country/Hungary

Note: Impact analysis based on WJP Rule of Law Index 2025 sub-factors 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 (Strengths) and 1.3, 2.4, 8.4 (Weaknesses).

Happy 2026! 📊✨

From March 7–13, the world celebrates the power of open data to help build a more just and equitable world. 🌎⚖️

Whether you are a researcher, advocate, or data enthusiast, our essential datasets are ready for your analysis. Dive into the numbers behind the rule of law and help us turn data into action.

What can you explore?
🌍 WJP Rule of Law Index: Global data from 140+ countries.
🇪🇺 Eurovoices: Subnational public opinion across the EU.
🇲🇽 Mexico Rule of Law Index: Annual evaluations for all 32 Mexican states.
⚖️ Open Justice & Access to Justice: Specialized insights into legal needs and judicial transparency.

Ready to analyze? 🧐 Visit here to download our free datasets and start uncovering the insights that matter - https://worldjusticeproject.org/news/open-data-day-2026

Tag us in your findings! We can’t wait to see what you discover. 🔎