Horizontal Facility - Vijesti
Pravne reforme jačaju sistem odgovornosti sudskih vještaka u Crnoj Gori
Sa ciljem unapređenja kvaliteta, profesionalizma i odgovornosti sudskih vještaka u Crnoj Gori, pruža se podrška Ministarstvu pravde u pripremi nacrta izmjena i dopuna Zakona o sudskim vještacima, kroz prikupljanje relevantnih evropskih standarda koji se odnose na rad sudskih vještaka,...
Izrada novih kodeksa etike za sudije/sutkinje i državne tužioce/državne tužiteljke u cilju jačanja integriteta u pravosuđu u Crnoj Gori
Nedavno je pokrenut proces izrade novih kodeksa etike za sudije/sutkinje i državne tužioce/državne tužiteljke, uz podršku zajedničkog projekta Evropske unije i Savjeta Evrope „Osnaživanje odgovornosti u pravosudnom sistemu i unapređenje prava žrtava u Crnoj Gori“ , čime je napravljen važan korak...
U Crnoj Gori usvojena nova pravila za ocjenjivanje sudija/sutkinja i državnih tužilaca/državnih tužiteljki sa ciljem unapređenja transparentnosti i sistema zasnovanog na zaslugama
U okviru ključnog koraka ka jačanju vladavine prava i podsticanju profesionalne izvrsnosti u pravosuđu i tužilaštvu, Sudski savjet i Tužilački savjet nedavno su usvojili nova pravila koja uređuju sistem ocjenjivanja sudija/sutkinja i državnih tužilaca/državnih tužiteljki. Novi sistemi...
State Cadastre Agency in Albania strengthens communication efforts to better serve citizens
In order to address a core institutional need of the State Cadastre Agency (SCA) to ensure that citizens consistently receive clear and helpful communication, a workshop was organised in Tirana with the support of the EU and Council of Europe. More than 45 staff from the Agency and its regional...
Strengthening police role to ensure journalists' safety in Albania
Police play a vital role in protecting journalists and ensuring a safe environment for free and independent media. Strengthening their capacity to understand, prevent, and respond to threats against journalists is essential to uphold freedom of expression and democratic values. The two-day...
Albanian women’s prison to pilot trauma-informed therapy
The European Union and Council of Europe continues to assist Albanian prison service to introduce Trauma-Informed Therapy (TiT) in Pojska, Albania’s only prison for women offenders. Following earlier advanced training on TiT for Pojska prison psycho-social staff and representatives of the...
Strengthening protection of journalists in Albania through dialogue and co-operation
As threats and attacks against journalists in Albania remain a concern, efforts to improve their safety through institutional co-operation and dialogue are gaining momentum. Journalists, prosecutors, police officials, civil society, and international partners gathered in Shkodër for a...
Enhancing Transparency and Accuracy of Beneficial Ownership Data in Türkiye
The European Union and Council of Europe “Action against money laundering in Türkiye”, in co-operation with the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK), held a workshop in Ankara to support ongoing domestic efforts to enhance the transparency and reliability of beneficial ownership (BO) data...
Venice Commission provides legal opinions for the authorities in Montenegro and North Macedonia
The Expertise Co-ordination Mechanism (ECM), a system established under the joint European Union and Council of Europe Horizontal Facility III programme, continues to provide important legislative expertise and policy advice for the beneficiaries in the Western Balkans. At its 143rd Plenary...
Javni poziv: Komunikacione usluge u vezi sa inicijativom podizanja svijesti na društvenim mrežama o akademskom integritetu i inkluziji u visokom obrazovanju u Crnoj Gori
U okviru zajedničkog programa Evropske unije i Savjeta Evrope „Horizontal Facility za Zapadni Balkan i Tursku“, sprovodi se projekat „Kvalitetno obrazovanje za sve u Crnoj Gori“. U okviru ovog projekta objavljen je javni poziv za pružanje komunikacionih usluga u vezi sa inicijativom podizanja...
Sudije i organizacije civilnog društva u Srbiji udružuju snage u suzbijanju strateskih tužbi protiv učešća javnosti
In a joint effort to tackle Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs), as a growing threat to freedom of expression and public debate, judges from Serbia’s High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court came together with members of the Serbian Anti-SLAPP coalition for a Council of...
Crna Gora preduzima dalje korake ka unapređenju pristupa pravdi za žrtve trgovine ljudima
Sa ciljem unapređenja pristupa pravdi za najranjivije žrtve, 19. juna 2025. godine održan je koordinacioni sastanak na temu izrade specijalizovanog programa obuke za pružaoce besplatne pravne pomoći žrtvama trgovine ljudima. Ova aktivnost dio je šire inicijative za jačanje pristupa pravdi za...
Towards a cultural shift in preventing human trafficking for the purpose of labour exploitation in North Macedonia
Between 2019 and 2024, 46 victims of human trafficking for labour exploitation, mostly adult men, were identified in North Macedonia. [1] Reportedly, many of the victims of labour exploitation go undetected, as there is a lack of general understanding of the concept of forced labour, not only by...
Mladi i donosioci odluka protiv govora mržnje kroz dijalog i umetnost
In a strong show of solidarity against hate and discrimination, youth representatives and senior officials gathered at the Silosi cultural centre in Belgrade to mark the International Day for Countering Hate Speech. The event featured a vibrant panel discussion followed by the unveiling of a...
United Against Hate: Strengthening Law Enforcement to Combat Discrimination
The regional workshop “Police Operating in Diverse Societies: Addressing Hatred Against Ethnic and Religious Minorities” held in Durres, Albania, underscored the commitment of the European Union, the Council of Europe and the regional partners to combat all forms of hatred and discrimination. The...
Albanian authorities reaffirm their commitment to advance the fight against economic crime
Advancement of legal reforms and strengthening of institutional capacities to combat corruption, money laundering, and terrorist financing in Albania was the focus of the fourth Steering Committee meeting of the joint European Union and Council of Europe Action against Economic Crime, bringing...
Police in North Macedonia equipped to better protect journalists
Recognising the vital role of journalists as watchdogs of democracy, police forces in North Macedonia were empowered with tools and knowledge to better protect media professionals from threats, harassment, and violence—both offline and online. In this framework, with the support of the EU and...
Јачање здравствене заштите лица у полицијском притвору
Over 230 medical doctors and police officers from across Serbia received specialised training in May and June to strengthen the health protection of persons in police detention, in line with Council of Europe standards. The one-day accredited sessions took place in Belgrade, Niš and Novi Sad,...
U Crnoj Gori pokrenut novi HELP kurs o etici sudija/sutkinja, državnih tužilaca i tužiteljki i advokata/advokatica
Novi HELP (Program obuka o ljudskim pravima za pravne profesionalce) kurs o etici u pravosuđu za sudije/sutkinje, državne tužioce/državne tužiteljke i advokate/advokatice je pokrenut u Crnoj Gori, kao rezultat saradnje između zajedničkog projekta Evropske unije i Savjeta Evrope „Osnaživanje...
Montenegrin prison practitioners strengthen their skills in preventing radicalisation
Representatives from correctional staff from the penitentiary -system of Montenegro enhanced their expertise and knowledge in managing, rehabilitating and preparing for release of violent extremist and radicalised prisoners, as well as other prisoners at risk from radicalisation. The 2-days...