New ECIPE study highlights the rise of mass litigation in the EU and Its economic impact

New ECIPE study highlights the rise of mass litigation in the EU and its economic impact

Posted on 03.04.2025

The European Centre for International Political Economy (ECIPE) recently published a comprehensive analysis of the growing shift toward private enforcement of regulatory requirements in the EU. The study explores the macro-economic consequences, key drivers behind this trend, and potential solutions to ensure a balanced legal framework. The report establishes that the mass litigation has surged over the past decade, driven by new collective actions mechanisms, Third-Party Litigation Funding, and specialised law firms and this will significantly raise legal costs for companies, adding to public enforcement expenses and limiting innovation. Access the full report here: https://ecipe.org/publications/impact-of-increased-mass-litigation-in-europe/

We will be discussing this trend in a dedicated session at MedTech Forum 2025, on 15 May 2025 at 10:50.

For more information, please contact Pablo Rojas Abad, Senior Legal Counsel.