Newsroom PECK III Kosovo*
Seminar on Seizure, Confiscation and Management of Virtual Assets in Money Laundering Cases
On 16 and 17 May 2024, the Council of Europe in cooperation with the Kosovo* Justice Academy organised a two-day seminar on ‘’Seizure, confiscation and management of virtual assets in money laundering cases’’ within the framework of EU/Council of Europe Project against Economic Crime (PECK III). ...
Training on the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (ML/TF) National Risk Assessment process for the Interagency Working Group on National Risk Assessment and Management
Following the presentation of Council of Europe methodology on Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (ML/TF) National Risk Assessment, Kosovo authorities committed to undertake the process by establishing the Interagency Working Group on National Risk Assessment and Management (NRAM WG). To...
Strengthening verification and audit of assets: Lessons learned from the mentoring process in Kosovo*
Asset and interest declarations of public officials are important tools used to improve integrity, promote accountability and counter corruption in the public sector. The Council of Europe through its joint European Union and Council of Europe Project against Economic Crime (PECK III) has...
Guidance on analysing collected data, determining scores for risk factors and risk mitigating factors within the framework of corruption mapping process in Kosovo*
The joint European Union and Council of Europe project against Economic Crime (PECK III) continues to support the Agency for Prevention of Corruption (APC) in the corruption risk mapping process (CRM). In this respect, the project organised a two-day workshop for the APC staff who are also...
Council of Europe raises awareness on the implementation of targeted financial sanctions in Kosovo*
On 22 and 23 March 2024, the joint European Union and Council of Europe project against Economic Crime (PECK III) in cooperation with the Financial Intelligence Unit organised two consecutive seminars aimed to raise awareness on the implementation of targeted financial sanctions (TFS)....
Council of Europe introduces the money laundering and terrorist financing risk assessment methodology (ML/TF NRA) to Kosovo* authorities
The Council of Europe through its joint European Union and Council of Europe project against Economic Crime (PECK III) is supporting Kosovo authorities in addressing the findings and recommendations from the AML/CTF Assessment Report of 2018 by addressing FATF Recommendation 1 and Immediate...
Council of Europe supports the strengthening of AML/CFT risk-based supervision for financial sector in Kosovo
Following the peer-to-peer mentoring activities carried out in the framework of the joint European Union and Council of Europe Project against Economic Crime (PECK III), the Council of Europe is actively collaborating with the Central Bank of Kosovo (CBK) to bolster Anti-Money...
Peer-to-peer exchange on verification of asset declarations system in Kosovo
The second peer-to-peer mission related to verification of asset declarations which took place from 24-26 January 2024 has further strengthened capacities of officials of the Agency for Prevention of Corruption (APC) to effectively handle verification and auditing of asset declarations. The aim...
Council of Europe launches the corruption risk mapping process in Kosovo*
The Council of Europe through its joint European Union and Council of Europe Project against Economic Crime (PECK III) is supporting the Agency for Prevention of Corruption (APC) in Kosovo to address corruption risks in the public administration and build an efficient monitoring and quality...
Council of Europe strengthens implementation of the regulatory framework related to financing of terrorism and financing of proliferation
The Council of Europe through its joint European Union and Council of Europe Project against Economic Crime in Kosovo* (PECK III) is supporting the relevant competent authorities to strengthen implementation of the regulatory framework on financing of terrorism and financing of proliferation...
Steering Committee of the project discussed impact and achievements in the economic crime area
The sixth Steering Committee (SC) Meeting of the Council of Europe/European Union joint Project against Economic Crime (PECK III) took place on 24 November 2023 with the aim to discuss the progress made in the past seven months and results achieved. The meeting brought together representatives of...
Council of Europe supports the strengthening of the verification of asset declarations
The Council of Europe through its joint European Union and Council of Europe Project against Economic Crime in Kosovo* (PECK III) is supporting Kosovo Agency for Prevention of Corruption (APC) to address challenges and deficiencies related to the asset declaration system for public officials. In...
Council of Europe supports the strengthening of the whistleblower protection system in Public Administration
The Council of Europe in cooperation with the Agency for Prevention of Corruption (APC) organised three consecutive workshops on strengthening the whistleblower protection system in Public Administration which took place from 10 to 12 October 2023 within the framework of the joint European Union...
Council of Europe strengthens the capacities of Kosovo authorities to combat money laundering involving virtual assets
The Council of Europe in cooperation with the Kosovo Justice Academy organised a two-day training session on investigation and prosecution of money laundering cases related to virtual assets which took place on 3 and 4 October 2023. The event was organised within the framework of the joint...
Council of Europe enhances capacities of responsible officials to manage conflict of interest cases
The Council of Europe in cooperation with the Kosovo Agency for Prevention of Corruption (APC) organised three consecutive workshops on managing conflict of interest cases, which took place from 20 to 22 September 2023 within the framework of the joint European Union and Council of Europe...
Council of Europe supports the Agency for Prevention of Corruption in enhancing its capacities in relation to corruption risk assessment
The Council of Europe through its joint European Union and Council of Europe Project against Economic Crime (PECK III) is strengthening the capacities of the Kosovo Agency for Prevention of Corruption (APC) in the process of conducting assessment of corruption risks. For this purpose, the project...
Council of Europe supports the development of the regulatory framework on protection of whistleblowers
The Council of Europe through its joint European Union and Council of Europe Project against Economic Crime in Kosovo* (PECK III) is supporting the relevant competent authorities to strengthen the regulatory framework on protection of whistleblowers. In this respect the project provided advice...
Council of Europe strengthens operational capacities of criminal justice authorities in relation to investigating, prosecuting and adjudicating of money laundering offences
The Council of Europe through its joint European Union and Council of Europe Project against Economic Crime in Kosovo* (PECK III) is supporting Kosovo authorities to address identified shortcomings and needs related to investigating, prosecuting and adjudicating the money laundering offences. In...
Council of Europe supports the Kosovo* Assembly on introducing the legislation on virtual assets
The Council of Europe/EU joint “Project against Economic Crime in Kosovo” (PECK III) is supporting the Parliamentary Working Group on the legal initiative aiming at regulating Crypto-assets in view of its alignment and implementation with the evolving international standards and good practice in...
Council of Europe supports the strengthening of capacities in implementation of targeted financial sanctions
The Council of Europe through its joint European Union (EU) and Council of Europe Project against Economic Crime in Kosovo* (PECK III) is supporting Kosovo authorities to strengthen the implementation of targeted financial sanctions related to financing of terrorism and proliferation financing...
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*This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244 and the ICJ opinion on the Kosovo Declaration of Independence.
