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Rule of Law Crumbles; Europe Leads Investment Safety, US 27th

6/1/2026

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The 2025 World Justice Project Rule of Law Index shows nearly 70 % of countries experienced a decline in rule of law.
Europe is hailed as the safest continent for investment because its nations dominate the top ten, led by Denmark.
Norway, Finland, Sweden, New Zealand, Germany, Luxembourg, Ireland, the Netherlands and Australia complete index’s top ten.
The United States ranks 27th, highlighting a sharp contrast with Europe’s legal stability for businesses.

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Story summary

The 2025 World Justice Project Rule of Law Index shows nearly 70 % of countries experienced a decline in rule of law.
Europe is hailed as the safest continent for investment because its nations dominate the top ten, led by Denmark.
Norway, Finland, Sweden, New Zealand, Germany, Luxembourg, Ireland, the Netherlands and Australia complete index’s top ten.
The United States ranks 27th, highlighting a sharp contrast with Europe’s legal stability for businesses.