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Strengthening judicial practice on freedom of expression, defamation and protection of reputation
Domestic and international legal frameworks on defamation and protection of reputation was the focus of the workshop with judges and prosecutors organised in Pristina in co-operation with the Academy of Justice. During the event participants learned about the limits of harsh criticism and the...
Trafficking Victims’ Rights Must Come First: North Macedonia Strengthens its Victim-Centred Approach
In force since 2008, the Council of Europe Convention on action against trafficking in human beings requires states to identify and support trafficking victims, protect them from further harm and ensure they are treated with dignity. To support this, a capacity-building activity brought together...
Montenegro establishes its first Chamber of Court Experts
Montenegro has established its first Chamber of Court Experts under the new Law on Court Experts, which entered into force on 17 July 2026. At the inaugural Assembly, held in accordance with the secondary legislation prepared with the Council of Europe support, the Chamber’s governing bodies were...
Strengthening the professional evaluation of state prosecutors in Montenegro
A round table on the professional evaluation of heads of prosecution offices and state prosecutors in Montenegro, held in Podgorica on 26 October, brought together prosecutors from Montenegro, Slovenia, Romania and Serbia, alongside representatives of international organisations, civil society...
Jačanje etičkog novinarstva i suzbijanje govora mržnje u Srbiji
Novinari/ke i medijski profesionalci/ke u Srbiji unapredili su svoja znanja i veštine za prepoznavanje i suzbijanje govora mržnje, diskriminatornih narativa i štetnih medijskih sadržaja tokom dvodnevnog događaja koji je organizovao Savet Evrope, u saradnji sa Poverenikom za zaštitu...
Судије/ткиње и тужиоци/тељке у Србији унапредили знање о забрани злостављања
На уводном догађају за покретање туторисаног онлајн курса о забрани злостављања окупило се 25 судија/ткиња и тужилаца/тељки из Србије, како би унапредили знање о делотворној примени стандарда Европског суда за људска права у вези са забраном злостављања. Курс заједнички организују и спроводе...
Apelacioni sudovi u Srbiji i Vrhovni sud udružuju napore radi ujednačavanja sudske prakse
U oktobru 2026. godine održane su dve zajedničke sednice apelacionih sudova u Srbiji, sa ciljem da se unapredi ujednačenost sudske prakse. Prva sednica, održana u Nišu 9. oktobra, okupila je predstavnike krivičnih odeljenja apelacionih sudova i Vrhovnog suda. Druga sednica, održana u Kragujevcu...
Strengthening judicial capacities to protect freedom of expression and media freedom
Fifteen judges from the Basic Courts, the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court took part in a two-day training supported by the European Union and the Council of Europe. The training aimed to help them apply European standards on freedom of expression and media freedom in their court decisions....
Uz podršku Saveta Evrope, ključne institucije razgovarale o primeni Uredbe EU o digitalnim uslugama
Savet Evrope je, u saradnji sa Regulatornim telom za elektronske medije (REM), okupio predstavnike ključnih institucija Srbije, regulatornih tela, medija i međunarodnih partnera na okruglom stolu posvećenom Uredbi Evropske unije o digitalnim uslugama (DSA). Ovaj skup predstavlja važan korak ka...
Visoki savet tužilaštva razmatra prioritete za naredni period
Jačanje samostalnosti javnog tužilaštva, rešavanje institucionalnih izazova i priprema za predstojeće pravosudne reforme bili su u središtu Treće stručne konferencije Visokog saveta tužilaštva održane na Kopaoniku od 19. do 21. oktobra 2026. godine. Konferencija pod nazivom „Novi sastav Saveta i...
Inter-institutional co-operation, a necessity for the rehabilitation and reintegration of Violent Extremist Prisoners
A clear definition and division of institutional roles and well-defined operational procedures among prisons, probation services, and other relevant stakeholders are essential for an effective inter-agency co-operation in the efforts to prevent radicalisation and violent extremism. This can...
Inclusion Day in Montenegro: Where does a joke end and violence begin?
The Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Montenegro in Nikšić hosted a panel discussion dedicated to recognising and preventing peer violence, promoting inclusive education, and fostering a culture of non-violence. Through discussions with representatives of the academic community, experts,...
Religious communities strengthening solidarity and support for people on the move
How can religious communities help people on the move feel supported, welcomed and included? This question brought together a total of 24 participants, including religious leaders, theology professors, civil society activists, Ministry of Human Rights and Refugees and media representatives in...
Lawyers explore stronger legal protection for journalists and ways to counter SLAPPs in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Twenty-six lawyers from across Bosnia and Herzegovina explored practical ways to strengthen the legal protection of journalists and challenge abusive lawsuits targeting public participation during a two-day training in Neum on 15-16 October 2026. The exchange focused onapplying European human...
Nova studija prikazuje napredak i nedostatke u politikama za borbu protiv rasizma na Zapadnom Balkanu i u regionu Istočnog partnerstva
Na Zapadnom Balkanu i u regionu Istočnog partnerstva usvojeni su važni zakoni i politike za borbu protiv rasizma i diskriminacije, ali njihovo sprovođenje i dalje predstavlja izazov. Žrtvama je i dalje potrebna snažnija zaštita i lakši pristup delotvornim pravnim sredstvima. To su neki od...
Jačanje zaštite slobode izražavanja sudija i sutkinja u Srbiji
Kako sudije/tkinje mogu da ostvaruju pravo na slobodu izražavanja, a da istovremeno očuvaju nezavisnost i nepristrasnost sudstva i poverenje javnosti u pravosuđe? Ovo pitanje bilo je u središtu panel-diskusije održane 15. oktobra u Beogradu, u okviru šestog stručno-pravosudnog savetovanja „Dani...
Venice Commission provides legal opinions for the authorities in Montenegro and Serbia
At its 148th plenary session (held on 9-10 October 2026), the Venice Commission adopted among others: Montenegro A Joint Opinion of the Venice Commission and the Directorate General of Democracy and Human Dignity (DGII) of the Council of Europe on the draft amendments to the Law on Minority...
Better interviews, stronger safeguards: police inspectors prepare to lead change in Bosnia and Herzegovina
For a person in police detention, an interview can be a defining moment. It should be a search for reliable information—not a source of fear or pressure. The way an interview is planned, conducted and recorded can help protect a person’s dignity and rights, while also supporting sound...
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From European standards to everyday impact: Albania marks a decade of European Union – Council of Europe programme co-operation
Over the past decade, the partnership between Albania, the European Union and the Council of Europe has translated ambition into action, delivering lasting change for institutions, professionals and communities. This co-operation under the “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye”...
New manual helps police detect human trafficking and protect victims in North Macedonia
A new training Manual is in the hands of the police officers in North Macedonia to help them recognise possible cases of trafficking in human beings (THB), respond safely and lawfully and protect victims’ rights. The Manual is a result of the support from the EU and Council of Europe joint action...
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