News
Justice reform in Armenia delivers tangible results through the Council of Europe-European Union joint project
Three years of co-operation between the Council of Europe, the European Union and Armenian partners have delivered tangible progress in strengthening the country’s justice system. Legislative reforms, improved professional capacities across the justice sector, a major reduction in civil court...
National authorities and private sector discuss third country risk assessment of money laundering and terrorist financing
Azerbaijan has completed its third national assessment of risks related to money laundering and the financing of terrorism, an important step in protecting the country’s economy and citizens. The assessment helps national authorities understand where financial systems may be vulnerable and how...
From training to impact: strengthening Armenia’s capacity to tackle financial crime
To ensure economic stability, uphold the rule of law, and protect society from the impact of illicit financial activities, strong and effective responses to economic crime are essential. The Council of Europe, in co-operation with the State Revenue Committee of the Republic of Armenia, which...
145th plenary session of the Venice Commission: New opinion prepared under the Quick Response Mechanism
At its 145th plenary session (held on 12-13 December 2025), the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe adopted, among others: Republic of Moldova Joint Opinion of the Venice Commission and the Directorate General Human Rights and Rule of Law (DGI) of the Council of Europe on the draft law on...
Introducing a new social model: results of a multilateral dialogue
On 8 December 2025, a high-level dialogue “How to introduce a new social model in Ukraine: the experience of other countries in the light of Council of Europe standards” took place in Kyiv, Ukraine. The event brought together representatives of the Ministry of Social Policy, Family and Unity of...
Workshop to strengthen beneficial ownership transparency across the Eastern Partnership region
A two-day regional workshop brought together anti-money laundering practitioners from Eastern Partnership countries to accelerate reforms that make beneficial ownership information accurate, usable and shared across borders. Practitioners responsible for detecting and disrupting illicit finance:...
Justice Dashboard Eastern Partnership: Publication of the 2024 data analysis
The European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) has released the results of the 2024 data collection for the “Dashboard for the Eastern Partnership”, covering Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova, and Ukraine. Comparative tables and graphs, highlight regional trends...
Working towards improving Armenia’s capacity to fight money laundering and terrorist financing
The support to Armenia in reinforcing its ability to prevent and combat money laundering and terrorist financing is continuous. This includes helping key national institutions, particularly the notarial and legal sectors, better understand financial crime risks, recognize warning signs, and...
LGBTI Human Rights Defenders from the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership Regions Work Together to Strengthen Solidarity and Sustainability
LGBTI human rights defenders and activists from the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership regions, including the Belarusian community in exile, met in Pristina to join their efforts in support of gender equality, fight against targeted violence and hate crime, and explore new opportunities for...
Regional workshop on proliferation financing and targeted financial sanctions
A two-day regional workshop on assessing proliferation-financing risks and the implementation of targeted financial sanctions took place in Strasbourg on 25–26 November 2025. The event brought together practitioners from Armenia, Azerbaijan, the Republic of Moldova, and Ukraine. The financing of...
Follow us on social media
