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Partners review progress and priorities to strengthen property rights protection in Albania
"At the heart of the Council of Europe’s work are people: their dignity, their rights, and their trust in justice and public institutions, and this is also why the D-REX Action continues to matter." was highlighted by the Head of the Council of Europe Office in Tirana, Giulia Re, during the 5th...
New practical guidelines support judges and prosecutors in applying ethical standards in Montenegro
Montenegro has taken another important step towards strengthening judicial integrity and public trust through the adoption of practical Guidelines for the implementation of the Codes of Ethics for judges and state prosecutors. Following the adoption of the new Codes of Ethics in 2025, the...
Strengthening implementation of judicial evaluation procedures in Serbia
Members of the Commission for the Evaluation of the Work of Judges and Court Presidents improved their knowledge and practical skills on implementing judicial evaluation procedures during a two-day training organised in cooperation with the High Judicial Council. The training focused on the...
Единицата за интервенции на затворската полиција на Северна Македонија се стекна искуство од полските колеги
Припадниците на Единицата за интервенции на затворската полиција на Северна Македонија ја оствари првата службена студиска посета во Варшава, разменувајќи искуство и најдобри практики со полската интервентна група на затворската служба (ПСИГ). Делегацијата беше водена од в.д. директорот на...
Cognitive Behavior Therapy successfully piloted in four Albanian prisons
The European Union and Council of Europe are assisting the Albanian Prison Service in delivering the Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), aimed at better preparing prisoners for release. In this framework, on 23 June 2026, an evaluation visit was conducted in Fier Prison by a team composed of a...
Legal practitioners in Albania strengthen expertise on the application of European Court of Human Rights case-law on property rights
Over 60 Albanian legal practitioners representing key justice institutions, including the State Advocate, the Supreme Court, the Constitutional Court and regular courts, boosted their expertise to protect property rights and support the effective execution of related judgments of the European...
Predsednici sudova i predstavnici pravosudnih institucija u Srbiji unapredili veštine u upravljanju sudovima
Predsednici/e sudova i predstavnici/e relevantnih pravosudnih institucija iz Srbije učestvovali/e su u aktivnosti jačanja kapaciteta organizovanoj u Beogradu od strane Vrhovnog suda, uz podršku zajedničkog projekta Evropske unije i Saveta Evrope „Jačanje pravne kulture u Srbiji i kapaciteta...
Free Legal Aid in North Macedonia: Achievements and priorities discussed with key actors
Main achieved milestones and future priorities in the efforts to advance free legal aid in North Macedonia were the focus of the discussion with key beneficiaries and actors in the field, during the 7th Steering Committee meeting of the EU and Council of Europe joint action “Towards a...
Bringing property rights closer to citizens through clearer and accessible cadastral services
Access to clear and practical information is essential for safeguarding property rights, especially when it comes to owning home, land and property. While navigating cadastral procedures can often seem complex, these processes are essential to ensure that property is safe and protected. To...
Поддржување на ресоцијализацијата и рехабилитацијата на осудените лица во Северна Македонија: ЕУ и Советот на Европа им помагаат на затворските установи
Службениците за ресоцијализација се дел од системите на казнено право, затворите и центрите за рехабилитација, кои помагаат во реинтеграцијата на осудените лица во општеството. Нивната главна цел е да им се помогне на овие лица во адаптирање кон социјалните норми, градењето на нови способности,...
Towards more consistent judicial practice in Serbia
As many as 60 judges, judicial assistants and court staff across Serbia have strengthened their capacity to use the electronic case-law database, supporting more consistent application of the law and greater legal certainty, through a series of trainings organised with the support of the Supreme...
Judicial institutions review progress in strengthening legal culture and public trust in Serbia
Strengthening legal culture, improving institutional communication and reinforcing public trust in the judiciary remain key priorities for justice sector reform in Serbia, as concluded at the second Steering Committee meeting of the action “Strengthening legal culture in Serbia and capacities of...
Venice Commission provides important opinions for the authorities in Kosovo*
The Expertise Co-ordination Mechanism (ECM), a unique instrument in the hands of the public stakeholders in the Western Balkans and Türkiye, continues to provide essential legislative expertise and policy advice, as a key support for the Beneficiaries to meet their reform agendas in the fields of...
Professional appraisal of state prosecutors: Ensuring fairness, accountability and quality in prosecutorial work
Clear and objective criteria are an essential prerequisite for strengthening the quality and efficiency of prosecutorial work. To support the implementation of the new Rules on the Professional Appraisal of State Prosecutors, a targeted training programme for heads of appraisal councils in the...
Collaboration of the whole society, key for the rehabilitation and reintegration of Violent Extremist Prisoners and Offenders in the Western Balkans
Beneficiaries and public actors across the Western Balkans gathered in Durres / Albania to reshape the results of enhanced cross-border co-operation in managing violent extremist prisoners and offenders, in a 2-day conference organised with the support of the EU and Council of Europe. Experts and...
Judicial well-being discussed as a prerequisite for quality justice in Serbia
Representatives of judicial institutions, professional associations, international organisations and experts gathered in Belgrade on 15 June 2026 for a round table dedicated to the importance of judicial well-being for the delivery of justice, organised by the Judges’ Association of Serbia with...
Strengthening co-operation with authorities in Montenegro to prevent violent extremism
Measures to strengthen inter-agency co-operation in the prevention and management of violent extremism in prison and ensure effective continuity during the pre-release and post-release phases, was the focus of the co-ordination meeting held with authorities in Montenegro within the framework of...
Training in Niš supports further harmonisation of judicial practice in Serbia
Judges, judicial assistants and court staff of the Higher Court in Niš strengthened their capacities in using Serbia’s electronic case-law database during a specialised training organised on 11 June 2026, aimed at supporting more consistent judicial practice and enhancing legal certainty....
Training in Kraljevo supports more consistent judicial practice in Serbia
Judges, judicial assistants and court staff of the Higher Court in Kraljevo strengthened their capacities in using Serbia’s electronic case-law database during a specialised training organised on 5 June 2026, aimed at supporting a more consistent judicial practice and enhancing legal certainty....
Helping more than 2700 citizens in Albania to access their property rights
For many people in Albania, securing access to property rights can be a challenging process, as procedures often involve complex legal and administrative steps, while clear and understandable information is not always readily available, making it sometimes hard for individuals and families to...
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