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Council of Europe calls for improvements in money-laundering prosecutions and asset recovery in Armenia
Robust targeted financial-sanctions regime highlighted by MONEYVAL
Human trafficking in Armenia: welcome progress including new legislation
More efforts needed to combat trafficking for labour exploitation and compensate victims, says Council of Europe’s GRETA
Armenia’s voters were offered a genuine choice despite direct foreign pressure and uneven campaign opportunities
Parliamentary Assembly carries out observation of general election in Armenia
Parliamentary Assembly to observe the parliamentary elections in Armenia
A 22-member delegation of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), headed by Damien Cottier (Switzerland, ALDE), will travel to Armenia from 5 to 8 June to observe the parliamentary elections alongside observers from the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, the European Parliament and...
Armenia: more progress needed to combat violence against women
Memorandum - Violence against women remains a serious issue in Armenia, according to a memorandum released today by the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights following his visit to the...
Armenia’s elections must not be endangered by foreign interference and a level playing field for all contestants is essential, says PACE pre-electoral delegation in Yerevan
Following a two-day visit to Yerevan on 11 and 12 May 2026, a pre-electoral delegation of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE)* has emphasised the importance of conducting the 7 June 2026 parliamentary elections in an environment free from fear, undue foreign influence and...
PACE delegation makes pre-electoral visit to Armenia
A seven-member delegation from PACE, led by Damien Cottier (Switzerland, EPP/CD), will make a pre-electoral visit to Armenia on 11-12 May to assess the election campaign and political climate prior to the parliamentary elections on 7 June.
“Europe must not neglect democratic security amid defence efforts,” says Council of Europe Secretary General in Yerevan
Alain Berset joined European leaders at a time of hope in the South Caucasus
Alain Berset to discuss democratic security at the European Political Community summit in Yerevan
Council of Europe Secretary General joins leaders from across Europe in Armenia
Armenia should adopt a robust anti-discrimination framework
In a letter to the Prime Minister of Armenia published today, Michael O’Flaherty recommends that Armenia adopts a comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation. The Commissioner...
Council of Europe Congress to examine the application of the European Charter of Local Self-Government in Armenia
A delegation from the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe, composed of rapporteurs Jonathan Denis (United Kingdom, SOC/G/PD) and Katrien Partyka (Belgium, EPP/CCE), will carry out a monitoring visit to Armenia (Yerevan, Vedi, Parakar) from 14 to 15 April 2026, to...
Children share their heritage through creativity
Topics include range from ancient monuments to village traditions in heritage competition
Towards a new European security architecture
Secretary General Berset addresses the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe as war in Iran rages on its borders
Strengthening Media Freedom in Armenia: launch of the new Council of Europe Project
(anglais seulement) Strengthening freedom of expression, media pluralism, and media independence is essential for safeguarding democracy, especially as it faces unprecedented challenges today....
Patients’ rights take centre stage in Armenia after the ratification of the Oviedo Convention
Council of Europe reaffirms that medical innovations must prioritise people’s well-being above all
Armenia: Build on human rights progress in non-discrimination, combating violence against women, and integration of Karabakh Armenians
Country visit - The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, conducted a visit to Armenia from 3 to 5 February 2026, focusing on three topical issues:...
Renewing Armenia’s commitment made 25 years ago to democracy and human rights
Foreign Minister Mirzoyan speaks to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
Congress Director sees transformational impact of Congress assistance in Armenia
On a visit to Vedi in Armenia on 10-11 November 2025, Congress Director Claudia Luciani had the opportunity to see the impact of a Centre of Expertise project to support communities hosting refugees from the Karabakh region. In Vedi, through Congress support, the local authority was able to...
Council of Europe takes stock of the implementation of its refugee response package in Armenia
Today the Council of Europe presented, jointly with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, the key achievements of the Council of Europe Comprehensive Response Package to the Refugee Influx in Armenia. The Response Package with a total budget of €2.8 million was launched in...
Implementation by Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia of ECRI priority recommendations
Work outstanding regarding majority of Council of Europe’s anti-racism body’s priority recommendations to three states
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