New study maps progress and gaps in anti-racism frameworks in the Western Balkans and the Eastern Partnership regions
Across the Western Balkans and the Eastern Partnership region, important laws and policies have been adopted to combat racism and discrimination but putting them into practice remains a challenge. Victims still need stronger protection and easier access to effective remedies. These are among the...
148th plenary session of the Venice Commission: New opinions adopted under the Quick Response Mechanism
At its 148th plenary session (held on 09-10 October 2026), the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe adopted, among others: Republic of Moldova Opinion on the draft Code on the organisation and functioning of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova Opinion on the draft Law on the Status,...
Following the money one step further: investigators, prosecutors, and judges from the Republic of Moldova discuss stand-alone money laundering
Money laundering is constantly evolving. It is no longer only about cash, offshore accounts or complex networks of shell companies. Criminal proceeds can nowadays be moved in seconds around the globe and disguised using new technologies, including crypto-assets. As criminal methods and tools...
Strengthening responses to domestic violence perpetrators in Azerbaijan
Preventing domestic violence means holding perpetrators accountable and helping them change their behaviour. Programmes for perpetrators can help break the cycle of violence, as long as they put victim’s safety first and are part of a co-ordinated response involving all relevant institutions....
Strengthening investigations into economic crime involving crypto assets
Representatives from Armenia, Azerbaijan, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine joined a regional roundtable focused on strengthening the capacity of investigators and prosecutors to tackle economic crime involving crypto-assets and decentralised finance (DeFi). Crypto-assets and DeFi are changing...
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