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Young European Ambassadors build bridges against discrimination in Venice
The Council of Europe works closely with Young European Ambassadors (YEA) to strengthen youth engagement in promoting equality, diversity and human rights across Europe and its neighbouring regions. In this context, 25 Young European Ambassadors from the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership...
Dialogue and cooperation for a secure and inclusive financial system
Representatives of the National Bank of Moldova, other regulatory authorities, banking professionals, as well as officials from payment and microfinance institutions gathered to participate in a practical workshop dedicated to risk-based customer due diligence measures and the promotion of...
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...
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...
Celebrating the European Day of Justice in the Republic of Moldova
A roundtable on European judicial values and interinstitutional dialogue was carried out in the framework of the European Day of Justice in Chișinău, on 27 October 2025. The event brought together members of the Superior Council of Magistracy (SCM), its evaluation and disciplinary boards,...
The Republic of Moldova advances reforms with European Union and Council of Europe support
From modernising courts’ management system to strengthening the protection of women’s rights and advancing democratic reforms, the Republic of Moldova is making tangible progress with the support of the European Union and the Council of Europe’s joint programme “Partnership for Good Governance”....
Moldovan legal professionals discuss ways to enable access to justice for women
Judges and prosecutors from across the Republic of Moldova met to discuss ways to further improve women’s access to justice, following the implementation of the mentoring programme for legal professionals in the Eastern Partnership region. The meeting provided an opportunity to review the...
Young voices committed against hatred in the Republic of Moldova
“No-hate” Young European Ambassadors (YEAs) from the Republic of Moldova visited the Council of Europe Office in Chisinau to discuss their engagement in initiatives of promoting equality and inclusion in the society. The Young European Ambassadors brainstormed on how to increase equality in the...
Joint efforts underway to align the Republic of Moldova’s AML/CFT policies with EU standards
Strengthening the Republic of Moldova’s capacity to combat money laundering and terrorist financing is a critical pillar in the country’s European integration agenda. A strategic dialogue took place, bringing together national institutions and international partners to accelerate the alignment of...
143rd plenary session of the Venice Commission: New opinions prepared under the Quick Response Mechanism
At its 143rd plenary session (held on 13-14 June 2025), the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe adopted, among others: Republic of Moldova Joint Follow-up Opinion of the Venice Commission and the Directorate General of Human Rights and Rule of Law (DGI) of the Council of Europe on the...
Moldovan police database operators are better equipped to collect data on hate crimes
Throughout April and May 2025, in co-operation with the General Police Inspectorate of the Republic of Moldova, five tailor-made training sessions on data collection were organised for 162 police database operators. These activities are part of the initiative launched to support Moldovan...
Promoting mediation as an alternative method for dispute resolution in the Republic of Moldova
An international conference that provided a platform for dialogue and the exchange of experiences and best practices aimed at advancing mediation as an alternative method of dispute resolution, was held on 28 and 29 May 2025, in Chisinau. Over two days, the conference showcased the experiences of...
Cross-border cooperation to combat illicit financial flows
The regional workshop “Threats, vulnerabilities and emerging financial crime risks linked to cross-border criminal activity and measures for its detection and disruption”, brought together over 30 professionals from financial intelligence units, central banks, tax, and customs authorities from...
Strengthening trust between police and the LGBTI community in the Republic of Moldova
The second round-table aimed at fostering dialogue and strengthening co-operation between the police and the LGBTI community in the Republic of Moldova was organised together with the General Police Inspectorate and the GENDERDOC-M Information Centre in Chisinau on 16 May 2025. The event focused...
Enhancing public sector integrity and accountability: Practitioners discuss corruption risk assessment approaches
An international workshop, that brought together anti-corruption practitioners from numerous regions, was organised with the aim of enhancing the application of corruption risk mapping and other risk assessment tools in strategy and policy-making. These efforts aim to foster more transparent,...
Strengthening support for discrimination victims in the Republic of Moldova through improved police and Equality Council co-operation
A workshop that focused on the practical aspects of investigating cases of discrimination, hate speech and prejudice-motivated crimes , was organised together with the Equality Council and the General Police Inspectorate of the Republic of Moldova. This is part of the inter-institutional...
Cities against hate: Italian and Moldovan cities meet to discuss experiences and best practices in addressing hatred
Representatives from the Moldovan cities of Călărași, Cimișlia, Dubăsari, and Soroca joined their peers from Brescia and Reggio Emilia, Italy, and engaged in discussions centred on the theme "Città contro l’odio" (Cities against hate). This collaborative initiative aimed to foster the exchange of...
142nd plenary session of the Venice Commission: New opinions prepared under the Quick Response Mechanism
At its 142nd plenary session (held on 14-15 March 2025), the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe adopted, among others: Armenia Opinion on the draft amendments and supplements to the Legislation of the Republic of Armenia on Expropriation of Property for Overriding Public Interests....
Building a safer and more inclusive environment for LGBTI people
The Council of Europe joined forces with the National Agency for the Prevention and Combating of Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (ANPCV) in the Republic of Moldova, to provide a common platform for discussion between state authorities and civil society organisations on LGBTI rights. ...
Read about key achievements of the programme in Eastern Partnership countries
The Partnership for Good Governance main highlights factsheets detail key results achieved during the ongoing third phase of the EU and Council of Europe joint programme. These factsheets showcase significant achievements in main thematic areas, including: strengthening justice, countering...
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