What is the project?

The project objective is to deliver justice that is better aligned with European standards in the field of discrimination  in the Republic of Moldovain the Republic of Moldova.

It is a project co-funded by the European Union and the Council of Europe, and implemented by the Council of Europe in the framework of the Partnership for Good Governance Programme - phase II (2019-2021).

 What is the legal context?

The Republic of Moldova ratified the Council of Europe Convention on the Protection of children against sexual exploitation and sexual abuse (Lanzarote Convention) in 2011. The Committee of the Parties to the Convention, also known as the Lanzarote Committee, is charged with monitoring the implementation of the Convention. The Republic of Moldova participated in the 1st monitoring round dedicated to the protection of children against sexual exploitation and sexual abuse in the circle of trust (2014-2017) and in the 2nd one on the protection of children against sexual exploitation and sexual abuse facilitated by information and communication technologies (2017).

Other important standards taken into consideration during the project implementation include the Council of Europe Guidelines on child-friendly justice (2010) and the Recommendation CM/Rec(2018)7 of the Committee of Ministers to member states on Guidelines to respect, protect and fulfil the rights of the child in the digital environment.

The project itself promotes the implementation of these international standards and builds on the progress and work already carried out at national level. Relevant national standards and policies include the Law no. 338 of 15.12.1994 on the rights of the child, Decision No. 434 of 10.06.2014 on the approval of the Child Protection Strategy for the years 2014-2020, Council of Europe Action Plan for the Republic of Moldova 2017-2020, as well as the conclusions and recommendations of the Roundtable “Implementation of the Council of Europe Convention on the Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse: Challenges and Best Practices”.

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Back Moldovan authorities strengthen their capacity to combat money laundering in line with European standards

Moldovan authorities strengthen their capacity to combat money laundering in line with European standards

As the Republic of Moldova advances on its path towards European Union membership, strengthening the country's ability to prevent and detect financial crime remains a key priority.  

In 2024, the European Union adopted a comprehensive reform of its framework for preventing money laundering and the financing of terrorism, which is commonly known as EU Anti-Money Laundering Package. The new rules aim to harmonise rules across the EU, making financial systems more transparent, strengthen the identification of suspicious transactions, improve access to information on the real owners of companies, and enhance cooperation between authorities responsible for combating financial crime. 

As the Republic of Moldova continues aligning its institutions with the EU standards, understanding these changes are becoming increasingly important to further implement them effectively. To support this process, the Council of Europe organized a four-day workshop in Chisinau for key national stakeholders – the Financial Intelligence Unit, the National Bank of Moldova, the National Commission for Financial Markets, the Public Services Agency, and the State Tax Authority. 

Throughout the workshop, participants explored how the new EU standards can be applied in practice and discussed approaches to potential challenges that authorities may encounter when implementing the new requirements. Particular attention was given to the responsibilities of entities required to identify and report suspicious activities, assessing and addressing money laundering risks, verifying customer identities, increasing transparency regarding company ownership, and strengthening the effective implementation of preventive measures. 

By helping professionals build knowledge and skills to protect the financial system, the workshop contributes to more effective detection and prevention of financial crime. In the long term, these efforts are expected to contribute to safeguarding the integrity of the economy, supporting transparency, and helping create a safer and more competitive economic environment for citizens and businesses alike. 

The activity was co-organised within the framework of the projects: “Action against money laundering and terrorism financing in the Republic of Moldova”, funded by a grant from the U.S. Government, and the “Enhancing the anti-money laundering and asset recovery regime in the Republic of Moldova”, implemented under the joint programme of the European Union and the Council of Europe “Partnership for Good Governance”. 

Chisinau, Republic of Moldova 26 May – 29 May 2026
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 Who we work with?

Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Health, Labour and Social Protection, Ministry of Education, Culture and Research, Ministry of Justice, Public Prosecution Service, National Institute of Justice, Police Academy, Supreme Court of Justice, Lawyers Union, Ombudsperson for Children’s Rights, National Council for the Protection of Child's Rights, NGOs, acclaimed experts in the field.

 Who benefits from the project?

The project targets judges, prosecutors, lawyers, police officers, staff members of the People’s Advocate Office, National Preventive Mechanism members and other criminal justice actors. The end beneficiaries are the users of the justice system, parties to criminal proceedings.