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Albania and the Council of Europe: celebrating 30 years of strong co-operation in action
In 2025, Albania celebrated 30 years of membership in the Council of Europe, three decades of shared commitment to human rights, democracy and the rule of law. Over this period, the Council of Europe has been a key strategic partner for Albania, delivering expertise and tailored support to...
Fostering supervision over the non-financial sector
Representatives from Armenia, Azerbaijan, the Republic of Moldova, and Ukraine came together for a regional workshop focused on strengthening oversight of businesses and professions that are vulnerable to money laundering and terrorist financing. These include real estate agents, lawyers,...
Supporting Ukraine in wartime: Council of Europe Action Plan delivers real results for democracy and resilience
Three years into implementation, the Council of Europe’s historic Action Plan for Ukraine “Resilience, Recovery and Reconstruction” 2023-2026 has delivered tangible results for the country’s democratic reforms. The largest and most ambitious Action Plan in the Organisation’s history tailored to a...
Slovenia funds Council of Europe project promoting children’s rights
The Government of Slovenia has made a voluntary contribution of €15 000 to promote children’s rights, including through the Council of Europe Strategy for the Rights of the Child 2022-2027. The agreement was signed on 29 April 2026 by Ambassador Berta Mrak, Permanent Representative of Slovenia to...
Republic of Moldova funds Action Plan for Ukraine and efforts to end violence against women
The Government of the Republic of Moldova has made a voluntary contribution of €6,401.94 to support the Council of Europe Action Plan for Ukraine “Resilience, Recovery and Reconstruction” 2023-2026 as well as the prevention of violence against women. The agreement was signed on 21 April 2026 by...
Armenia and Council of Europe discuss the progress of co-operation and highlight the milestones for the next Action Plan
Armenian authorities and the Council of Europe took stock of progress under the current Action Plan while setting the course for the next phase of co-operation for 2027-2030. Addressing the Steering Committee, Robert Abisoghomonyan, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs underlined the importance of...
EU and Council of Europe joint efforts: Progress in Armenia and the way forward
Joint efforts under the Phase III of the “Partnership for Good Governance” by the European Union, the Council of Europe and Armenian partners have delivered concrete improvements in how justice is provided, how economic crime is addressed, and how rights are protected across Armenia. The results...
Council of Europe advances rehabilitation efforts with opening of the door and window workshop at Artik penitentiary institution
A meaningful step towards strengthening the rehabilitation of inmates was marked today with the opening of a door and window production workshop at the Artik Penitentiary Institution. The event underscored the Council of Europe’s continued support for Armenia’s transition towards a more...
Council of Europe advances equality and anti-discrimination agenda with Belarusian democratic forces and civil society
Representatives of the Belarusian democratic forces and international partners have presented key results of their work to promote equality and non-discrimination principles over the past two years in Belarus, at a conference held in Warsaw as part of a joint European Union-Council of Europe...
Belgium funds Council of Europe projects
The Government of Belgium made a contribution of €479 854.15 to support: media freedom in the Republic of Moldova; multilevel governance and participatory democracy in Kosovo*; transparency, inclusiveness and integrity of electoral practice and processes in Bosnia and Herzegovina; prevention of...
Luxembourg funds Council of Europe action plans and projects
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg has made a voluntary contribution of €100,000 to support the Council of Europe Action Plan for Ukraine “Resilience, Recovery and Reconstruction” 2023-2026 and its successor Action Plan, the Council of Europe Action Plan for the Republic of Moldova 2025-2028, the...
Portugal funds Action Plan for Ukraine and Council of Europe projects
The Government of Portugal has made a voluntary contribution of €190,000 to support the Council of Europe Action Plan for Ukraine “Resilience, Recovery and Reconstruction” 2023-2026 and its successor Action Plan, the projects “Human Rights Education for Youth” and “United for Values” implemented...
“Democratic Security for Ukraine”: Council of Europe launches preparation for new Action Plan 2027–2030
The Council of Europe, together with Ukrainian partners, has launched preparation for the new Action Plan “Democratic Security for Ukraine” 2027–2030. To discuss the key objectives and needs for the next four years, a high-level delegation from the Council of Europe visited Kyiv from 24 to 26...
Japan funds Venice Commission symposium on AI and marks 30th anniversary as an observer to the Council of Europe
To mark 30 years of Japan's observer status with the Council of Europe, the Japanese Government has made a voluntary contribution of €45,000 to support a Venice Commission symposium on artificial intelligence and the challenges and opportunities in the development of advanced democracies. The...
United Kingdom funds Ukraine Action Plan and efforts to end violence against women
The Government of the United Kingdom has made a voluntary contribution of €767,712 to support the Council of Europe Action Plan for Ukraine “Resilience, Recovery and Reconstruction” 2023-2026 and the prevention of violence against women. Ambassador Sandy Moss, Permanent Representative of the...
The European Union made significant voluntary contributions in 2025
In 2025, the European Union and the Council of Europe strengthened their strategic partnership. The current portfolio of joint programme with the Directorate-General for Enlargement and the Eastern Neighbourhood (DG ENEST) amounts to €105.6 million (European Union: €90.5 million / Council of...
The Council of Europe’s office in Ukraine steadfast in supporting resilience and democratic transformation
The Council of Europe on the ground in Ukraine in time of war
Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale aggression against Ukraine in 2022 the Council of Europe Office in Ukraine has remained a constant partner to the Ukrainian authorities and society. Rooted in the Council of Europe Action Plan for Ukraine “Resilience, recovery and reconstruction...
Finland funds Council of Europe initiatives
The Government of Finland has made a voluntary contribution of €100,000 to support the Council of Europe Strategy for Roma and Traveller Inclusion 2026-2030, the prevention of violence against women, human rights and equality for LGBTI persons and the activities of the Venice Commission....
DPC Open Day 2026: presenting achievements and impact in the field
In a time of rapid acceleration, the Council of Europe’s strength lies in clarity of direction. This message was at the heart of the Directorate of Programme Co-ordination’s (DPC) Open Day 2026, which showcased how co-operation translates political commitments into concrete and measurable...
Bulgaria funds Council of Europe Action Plan for Ukraine
The Government of Bulgaria has made a voluntary contribution of €16 304.40 to support the Council of Europe Action Plan for Ukraine “Resilience, Recovery and Reconstruction” 2023-2026. The agreement was signed on 16 January 2026 by Ambassador Genka Georgieva, Permanent Representative of Bulgaria...