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North Macedonia’s Prison Police Intervention Teams learn from Polish experience
Officers from North Macedonia’s Prison Police Intervention Teams made their first official study visit to Warsaw, exchanging experiences and best practices with Poland’s Prison Service Intervention Group (PSIG). The delegation was led by the Acting Head of the Directorate for the Execution of...
Visoki savet tužilaštva u Srbiji pripremio izmene podzakonskih akata
Radna grupa Visokog saveta tužilaštva pripremila je izmene i dopune podzakonskih akata tokom sastanka održanog od 29. juna do 1. jula u Vrdniku. Na sastanku koji su podržali EU i Savet Evrope razmotreni su identifikovani izazovi u sprovođenju nekoliko podzakonskih akata Visokog saveta...
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...
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...
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...
Pristina Pride Week Celebrates 10 Years with Motto “Resistance and Action"
The Pride Week was concluded in Pristina with a series of public activities supported by EU and Council of Europe anti-discrimination action reaffirming the commitment to equality, dignity and the protection of the human rights of LGBTIQ+ people. The launch of the Pride Week on June 1st brought...
“Let Everyone Know” echoes at Skopje PRIDE 2026
The heart of Skopje pulsed with vibrant colours and voices celebrating diversity and equality, as many gathered for the 2026 edition of Skopje PRIDE under this year’s slogan: “Let Everyone Know!” This year march, both a celebration of diversity and a call for equality, was co-supported by the...
Od govora mržnje do kulture dijaloga: obeležen Međunarodni dan borbe protiv govora mržnje
Kako sačuvati prostor za dijalog u društvu koje je sve više polarizovano i kako graditi javni govor zasnovan na poštovanju različitosti, a ne na podelama i isključivanju- bile su ključne teme panel diskusije „Javni govor u vreme polarizacije: kako sačuvati prostor za dijalog?“, održane danas u...
Venice Commission provides legal opinions for the authorities in Albania, Montenegro and Serbia
At its 147th plenary session (held on 12-13 June 2026), the Venice Commission adopted among others: Albania A joint Opinion of the Venice Commission and the Directorate General of Human Rights and Rule of Law (DGI) of the Council of Europe on the Draft law "On the Financing of Political Parties”....
Institutions join forces to strengthen the safety of journalists in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Prosecutors and police officers serving as contact points for the safety of journalists in Bosnia and Herzegovina strengthened their co-operation and exchanged practical experiences in Banja Luka on 17 and 18 June, as part of ongoing efforts for a more effective response to threats and attacks...
Obuka u Beogradu doprinosi ujednačavanju sudske prakse u Srbiji
Čak 60 sudija, sudijskih pomoćnika i pomoćnica, kao i predstavnika i predstavnica sudskog osoblja iz cele Srbije unapredilo je kapacitete za korišćenje elektronske baze sudske prakse, čime se doprinosi doslednijoj primeni prava i većoj pravnoj sigurnosti, kroz seriju obuka organizovanih uz...
Napredak u jačanju pravne kulture i poverenja javnosti u pravosuđe u fokusu sastanka pravosudnih institucija
Jačanje pravne kulture, unapređenje institucionalne komunikacije i jačanje poverenja javnosti u pravosuđe ostaju ključni prioriteti reforme pravosudnog sektora u Srbiji, zaključeno je na drugom sastanku Upravnog odbora akcije „Jačanje pravne kulture u Srbiji i kapaciteta Visokog saveta sudstva i...
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...
Bosnia and Herzegovina police acquire modern investigative interviewing methods
A new generation of police inspectors in Bosnia and Herzegovina is strengthening its investigative interviewing skills through specialised training designed to promote more professional, reliable and human rights-compliant criminal investigations. Based on modern interviewing standards, the...
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...
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...
Dobrobit sudija i sutkinja u fokusu kao preduslov kvalitetnog ostvarivanja pravde
Predstavnici i predstavnice pravosudnih institucija, profesionalnih udruženja, međunarodnih organizacija i stručne javnosti okupili su se 15. juna 2026. godine u Beogradu na okruglom stolu posvećenom značaju dobrobiti sudija i sudija za ostvarivanje pravde, u organizaciji Društva sudija Srbije i...
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...
Albanian authorities advance expertise in investigating complex money laundering cases
Professionals from key Albanian law enforcement institutions, including prosecutors, investigators, border police, as well as representatives of the Customs Directorate and of the Financial Intelligence Agency took part in a series of regional trainings aimed at enhancing expertise in...
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