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The CEPEJ raises awareness amongst civil society stakeholders regarding the analysis of court performance
On 16 June 2026, CEPEJ organised a workshop for representatives of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) involved in monitoring judicial reforms, with the participation of members of the Kosovo Judicial Council (KJC). The workshop aimed to strengthen the capacity of NGOs to monitor court...
Council of Europe Office in Pristina now on LinkedIn!
Our office has now a LinkedIn page to showcase our project activities, job vacancies, and all other news relevant to our professional network, partners and audience. Follow us for updates! Council of Europe Office in Pristina LinkedIn
First Steering Committee meeting of the Action on Countering Corruption and Economic Crime
The first Steering Committee meeting of the Action on Countering Corruption and Economic Crime took place on 2 July 2026 in Pristina, Kosovo*. The meeting brought together main beneficiaries including Agency for Prevention of Corruption, Financial Intelligence Unit, Central Bank, line ministries...
Civil society organisations deepen understanding of European human rights standards
The project facilitated training for representatives of civil society organisations on the “Admissibility criteria and interpretation of the European Convention on Human Rights in the case law of the European Court of Human Rights”. The training aimed to strengthen participants' understanding of...
Human rights officers strengthen capacities on the application of European human rights standards
The project organised training on "Introduction to the European Convention on Human Rights and the European Court of Human Rights" in co-operation with the Office of Good Governance within the Office of the Prime Minister (OGG), bringing together 23 human rights officers from the OGG, ministries...
Constitutional Court strengthens international cooperation through study visit to Latvia and Estonia
The project organised a study visit for judges and legal advisers of the Constitutional Court of Kosovo* to Latvia and Estonia, enabling fruitful exchanges with their counterparts from the superior courts of both countries. The visit fostered peer-to-peer learning and professional dialogue on...
Pristina Pride Week Celebrates 10 Years with Motto “Resistance and Action"
The Pride Week was concluded in Pristina with a series of public activities supported by EU and Council of Europe anti-discrimination action reaffirming the commitment to equality, dignity and the protection of the human rights of LGBTIQ+ people. The launch of the Pride Week on June 1st brought...
Head and Deputy Head of Council of Europe Office in Pristina meet the Head of Kosovo Prosecutorial Council
Head of the Council of Europe Office in Pristina, Mary-Ann Hennessey and Deputy Head of the Council of Europe Office in Pristina, Nichola Howson, met with the Head of the Kosovo Prosecutorial Council, Arian Gashi. During the meeting, Hennessey and Howson reaffirmed our organisation's full...
Head and Deputy Head of Council of Europe Office in Pristina meet the Head of Kosovo Judicial Council
As part of the continuous interinstitutional cooperation, Head of the Council of Europe Office in Pristina, Mary-Ann Hennessey and Deputy Head of the Council of Europe Office in Pristina, Nichola Howson met with the new Head of the Kosovo Judicial Council, Rrustem Thaqi. Hennessey congratulated...
New electronic decision templates increase efficiency in prosecutorial work in Kosovo with CEPEJ expertise
Prosecutors across Kosovo* are now benefiting from a new set of decision templates integrated into the Case Management Information System (CMIS), helping them save time when drafting decisions. The templates were designed for prosecutors' most commonly used legal documents, making them highly...
From accountability to change: facilitators trained to work with perpetrators of violence against women
The Council of Europe project “Aligning Laws and Policies with the Istanbul Convention” supported the Ministry of Justice in delivering specialised training for facilitators from the Kosovo Correctional Service on the implementation of the National Programme for the Treatment of Perpetrators of...
CYBERKOP Action and CyberSEE Project Strengthening the capacities of magistrates to address cybercrime and electronic evidence remains a key priority
A group of 29 judicial magistrates from across Kosovo* gathered in Istog on 9-10 June 2026 for the second edition of the Introductory Training Course on Cybercrime and Electronic Evidence, organised under the CYBERKOP Action of the Octopus Project and CyberSEE Project in cooperation with the...
PACE observers hail smooth early elections in Kosovo*, urge political compromise and swift election of the President
Strasbourg, 08.06.2026 – A delegation from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has welcomed the orderly and smooth conduct of Kosovo’s early elections on 7 June 2026, which took place without major incidents. The delegation urged all elected representatives to engage now in...
PACE observers hail smooth early elections in Kosovo*, urge political compromise and swift election of the President
A delegation from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has welcomed the orderly and smooth conduct of Kosovo’s early elections on 7 June 2026, which took place without major incidents. The delegation urged all elected representatives to engage now in genuinely constructive...
PACE to observe the early elections to the Kosovo* Assembly
Strasbourg, 01.06.2026 – A seven-member delegation of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), headed by Iulian Bulai (Romania, ALDE), will travel to Kosovo from 5 to 8 June to observe the early elections to the Kosovo Assembly on 7 June. The delegation is due to meet...
Call for Proposals
In the framework of the project “Combating discrimination and hatred”, Council of Europe Office in Pristina is launching a Call for Proposals to support work on combating discrimination and hatred and diminish stigmatisation of vulnerable groups. Please see below the links to the relevant...
Third Forum Highlights Key Steps for Advancing Open Local Government
On 26 March 2026, the Centre of Expertise at the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe convened the Third Forum of Exchange on Open Local Government and Democratic Innovations in Pristina. The Forum brought together representatives from nine municipalities, the...
Call for tenders for Purchase of visibility and video production services
The Council of Europe project “Enhancing judicial protection of human rights” invites qualified suppliers to apply on the tender for purchase of visibility and video production services for the event “Judicial Year”, which will be hosted by the Constitutional Court. E-procurement link for the...
Congress supports Kosovo in co-creating new Open Government Action Plan 2026-2028
On 21 April in Pristina, the Ministry of Local Government Administration released the Kosovo* Action Plan on Open Government 2026-2028, marking a significant step forward in the efforts to improve transparency, accountability, and citizen participation. The new Action Plan was developed with...
Correctional staff strengthen knowledge of prison health procedures through cascade training
Thirty staff members of the Kosovo Correctional Service (KCS) improved their knowledge and practical understanding of the finalized prison health procedures during a 2-day cascade training on the Prison Health Department (PHD) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), organised on 21 and 22 April....