Working together to tackle structural racism in the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership region

28-29 October 2025 Strasbourg, France

Representatives from public institutions and experts from the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership regions, part of the European Union and Council of Europe Anti-racism Network, met in Strasbourg to strengthen their joint efforts against racism and intolerance. Discussions focused on shifting...

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Unapređenje kulture ljudskih prava u policijskim akademijama Bosne i Hercegovine

14. novembar 2025. Sarajevo

Učionice policijskih akademija za kadete i mlađe inspektore u Bosni i Hercegovini spremne su da ponovo dočekaju 24 svoja predavača i instruktora nakon programa stručnog usavršavanja o zaštiti ljudskih prava. Kao dio zajedničkog programa Evropske unije i Vijeća Evrope, nastavno osoblje je 13. i...

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Strengthening responses to disinformation – New Code of Ethics discussed in Montenegro

10 November 2025 Podgorica

A public discussion on the new Code of Ethics for Journalists of Montenegro was held in Podgorica, bringing together journalists, editors, media representatives, civil society organisations, and communication experts to discuss how ethical standards can strengthen truthful and responsible...

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New Codes of Ethics adopted to strengthen integrity and accountability in Montenegro’s judiciary

10 November 2025 Podgorica

Montenegro has taken an important step forward in strengthening the integrity, professionalism, and accountability of its justice system. The new Codes of Ethics for Judges and Prosecutors have been officially adopted, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to build a more...

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New training programme helps protect journalists from abusive legal tactics

10 November 2025

The Council of Europe launched a new Training Programme on Countering Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) — part of its ongoing efforts to defend freedom of expression and protect journalists and others speaking out in the public interest. This hands-on course is designed for...

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Vlasti u Bosni i Hercegovini ponovo potvrdile opredijeljenost unapređenju inkluzivnog i kvalitetnog obrazovanja

4. novembar 2025. Sarajevo

Podrška resursnim centrima za demokratsku kulturu u školama, jačanje mehanizama praćenja i evaluacije, naglašavanje važnosti kontinuirane podrške kvalitetnom obrazovanju u Bosni i Hercegovini, te unapređenje vidljivosti primjera dobre prakse među su ključnim prioritetima o kojima su se usaglasili...

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Montenegro judiciary marks 75 years of the European Convention

Budva, Montenegro 30 October 2025

Judicial leaders from across Montenegro met in Budva on 29-30 October to reflect on the legacy and continued relevance of the European Convention on Human Rights, 75 years after its adoption. The high-level Judiciary Days event brought together judges from the Supreme, High, and Basic Courts, as...

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Aligning property deprivation procedures with European standards

30 October 2025 Belgrade

A series of judgments by the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) against Serbia has highlighted the need for clearer interpretation and application of rules on property deprivation in criminal and misdemeanor proceedings.[1] On this topic, 60 participants from the judiciary, prosecution,...

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Closing the gender gap by addressing judicial data challenges

23-24 October 2025 Budapest

Experts from the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership regions met in Budapest to discuss how better data collection help close the gender gap in justice systems. The roundtable brought together representatives from Ministries of Justice, National Statistics Institutes, Istanbul Convention...

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Reporting Justice: journalists strengthen professional standards in court reporting

31 October - 1 November 2025 Pogradec

Court reporters and journalists gathered in Tushemisht - Pogradec, for a two-day training, “Reporting Justice Accurately: Professional Standards in Legal and Court Reporting”, organised by the joint European Union and the Council of Europe action on Protecting Freedom of Expressions and of the...

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Citizens in Skopje, Bitola, and Shtip to receive Primary Free Legal Aid at the Civil Registry Offices

31 October 2025 North Macedonia

As of today, citizens of Skopje, Bitola, and Shtip can receive primary legal aid services at the Civil Registry Offices. Three mobile teams, composed of representatives from civil society organisations authorised to provide free legal aid as well as legal clinic students, were established to...

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Simulation-Based Training on Human Trafficking Pioneered in North Macedonia

30 October 2025 Skopje, North Macedonia

As part of the efforts to build the capacities of various anti-trafficking stakeholders, EU and Council of Europe joint action on “Strengthening anti - trafficking action in North Macedonia” delivered a simulation training with a mock trial, based on a human trafficking case scenario. The...

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Partnerstvo Evropske unije i Vijeća Evrope podržava Bosnu i Hercegovinu u primjeni evropskih standarda

29. oktobar 2025. Sarajevo

Predstavnici/e institucija, Evropske unije i Vijeća Evrope sastali su se danas u Sarajevu na trećem sastanku Upravnog odbora programa Horizontal Facility za Zapadni Balkan i Tursku. Tokom sastanka razgovarano je o napretku koji je Bosna i Hercegovina ostvarila u oblastima pravosuđa, ljudskih...

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Tri nova pilot-suda pridružuju se naporima za efikasnije pravosuđe u Bosni i Hercegovini

24. oktobar 2025.

Tri nova suda – Osnovni sud u Modriči te Općinski sudovi u Žepču i Mostaru – pridružila su se programu savjetodavne aktivnosti u sudovima Evropske komisije za efikasnost pravosuđa (CEPEJ), koji ima za cilj jačanje efikasnosti i kvaliteta pravosuđa u Bosni i Hercegovini. Njihovim uključivanjem,...

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Türkiye strengthens human rights protection in the context of migration

23 October 2025 Ankara

Representatives of national institutions, legal professionals and international partners gathered in Ankara for the Closing Conference of the European Union and Council of Europe joint action ‘Strengthening the human rights protection in the context of migration in Türkiye.’ As part of the...

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Parents’ Day in Aydın strengthens family engagement in digital citizenship education

21 October 2025 KUŞADASI, AYDIN

Families, teachers, and students came together at Nermin Metin Akar Lower Secondary School to celebrate Parents’ Day and explore how cooperation between schools and families can help children grow into responsible, empathetic, and active digital citizens. Organised as part of the Council of...

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Kleveta, SLAPP tužbe i demokratija: Zaštita prostora za javnu debatu u BiH

21. oktobar 2025. Sarajevo

Kontinuirana edukacija pravnih stručnjaka ključna je za dosljednu primjenu evropskih standarda, harmonizaciju sudske prakse i skraćivanje trajanja sudskih postupaka, čime se osigurava da prostor za javnu debatu u Bosni i Hercegovini ostane otvoren i slobodan, su neki od glavnih zaključaka...

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New guide promotes gender sensitive reporting among young journalists in Serbia

22 October 2025 Belgrade

The Council of Europe, in cooperation with the Journalists Association of Serbia (JAS), has developed a new Guide for Gender Sensitive Reporting to support young journalists in applying ethical and professional standards that promote gender equality in the media. The Guide was developed to...

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Law enforcement and civil society from the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership regions join forces against discrimination in Sarajevo

15 October 2025 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Representatives of law enforcement and civil society organisations from the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership regions met in Sarajevo to strengthen dialogue, build trust, and work together to combat hatred, discrimination, and racism in line with European standards. The regional event,...

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Strengthening victim protection in criminal cases in Montenegro

15 October 2025 Podgorica

Montenegro is moving toward more consistent protection for victims of serious crimes with the first working group meeting held to draft the Guidelines for enhancing judicial practices in compensating the victims.   Through a clearly defined recommendations, the Guidelines will provide expert and...

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