The Government of North Macedonia officially adopted a new National Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Strategy and Action Plan, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to combat financial crime.

The strategy was developed through an inter-agency working group, with expert guidance provided by the EU and Council of Europe joint Action against Economic Crime in North Macedonia. This collaborative effort began in December 2024, aiming to ensure that the new strategy is tailored to address the unique risks and priorities related to money laundering and terrorist financing in North Macedonia, in line with European standards and Council of Europe recommendations. The AEC team provided key recommendations based on European standards and best international practices and engaged in wide consultations with the public stakeholders throughout the process.

The adoption of the National AML/CFT Strategy and Action Plan will help improve co-ordination among government agencies and provide clear guidance in the process of preventing and combating economic crime.

The new Strategy and Action Plan will enhance operational effectiveness and ensure that measures remain responsive to emerging challenges in economic crime.
This initiative is implemented by the “Action against economic crime in North Macedonia”, within the framework of the European Union/Council of Europe joint Programme “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye”.