The government has sent a bill to Parliament that would permit judges to fine up to roughly €10,200 those judged to have intentionally delayed proceedings, following a working‑group recommendation and after approval at the Council of Ministers in December. The proposal also raises the prospect of disciplinary inquiries for lawyers found to have used dilatory tactics twice in the same case, according to multiple reports. Litigants and legal professionals should follow the parliamentary process — the change could speed some cases but may also alter litigation strategy and professional risk.