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International conference in Armenia highlights importance of Prosecutorial independence in cases involving public officials
A high-level international conference held on 1-2 July in Dilijan, Armenia, addressed the critical issue of prosecutorial independence and impartiality, particularly in the context of criminal prosecution of public officials for offences such as corruption and money laundering. Organised by the...
Constitutional resilience in times of war and recovery: International Conference marks the 29th anniversary of Ukraine’s Constitution
On the occasion of the 29th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of Ukraine, the international conference “The Constitution in the Conditions of War and Post-War Reconstruction: Contemporary Challenges and Legal Solutions” took place in Kyiv on 27 June. The event brought together...
Reconnect, empower and imagine: Advancing support for the Belarusian LGBTI community
The Belarusian LGBTI community face grave challenges, as repressive policies and discrimination continue to impact their safety and fundamental rights in Belarus, forcing their members into exile. In line with the Council of Europe’s commitment to support Belarusian democratic forces and civil...
The Council of Europe introduces its National Corruption Risk Mapping Methodology to Azerbaijani institutions
Azerbaijan has recently introduced amendments to the Law on Combatting Corruption which incorporates new provisions related to corruption risk assessment and management in state institutions. In support of these legislative reforms, an online workshop was organised to introduce the Council of...
Moldovan police database operators are better equipped to collect data on hate crimes
Throughout April and May 2025, in co-operation with the General Police Inspectorate of the Republic of Moldova, five tailor-made training sessions on data collection were organised for 162 police database operators. These activities are part of the initiative launched to support Moldovan...
United against hate: Strengthening capacities of law enforcement to combat discrimination
The regional workshop “Police Operating in Diverse Societies: Addressing Hatred Against Ethnic and Religious Minorities”, held in Durrës, Albania, underscored the commitment of the European Union, the Council of Europe, and the regional partners to combat all forms of hatred and discrimination....
Young European Ambassadors unite across borders to counter hatred and promote equality
A two-day workshop held in Tirana, Albania, brought together 55 Young European Ambassadors (YEAs) from the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership regions. The participants included 40 YEAs who joined online and 15 who attended in person. This event aimed to improve their abilities to combat...
New social contract in Ukraine: Constitutional discussion on social rights
An expert discussion titled "Ukraine as a Social State in Times of Peace and War: The Constitutional Dimension” was held on 30 May 2025 in Lviv, Ukraine. The event brought together judges from Ukraine’s Supreme Court and Constitutional Court, representatives of Parliament, the Ministry of Social...
Support in the area of sanctioning mechanisms for non-compliance with anti-money laundering requirements
Alongside an extensive review of relevant legislation and documentation, the Council of Europe organised two remote consultation meetings with national authorities in Azerbaijan to discuss the legal and institutional framework in the area of supervisory powers and sanctions for non-compliance...
Promoting mediation as an alternative method for dispute resolution in the Republic of Moldova
An international conference that provided a platform for dialogue and the exchange of experiences and best practices aimed at advancing mediation as an alternative method of dispute resolution, was held on 28 and 29 May 2025, in Chisinau. Over two days, the conference showcased the experiences of...
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