Action against Economic Crime in the Western Balkans - Phase III
Within the third phase of the Horizontal Facility, Action against Economic Crime in the Western Balkans and Türkiye will provide capacity building, advice and opportunities for exchanges at the regional level in the following areas:
- Improved capabilities to address anti-money laundering/countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) risks from emerging technologies; and
- Strengthened anti-corruption and AML/CFT response to environmental crime.
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Countering emerging crime risks linked to innovative technology in financial services in the Western Balkans
In an effort to facilitate the exchange of information at the regional level on managing money laundering and terrorist financing risks associated with innovative technologies in financial services, a regional workshop was organised in Strasbourg with the support of EU and Council of Europe. The...
Tackling environmental crime through addressing related illicit financial flows and corruption in the Western Balkans
A regional conference focusing on the intricate relationship between money laundering, corruption and environmental crimes in the Western Balkans took place in Tirana, Albania. Organised with the support of the EU and the Council of Europe, the 2-days event brought together key stakeholders from...
New Actions against Economic Crime Launched in the Western Balkans and Türkiye
In January 2023, the Council of Europe began the implementation of the third phase of the European Union and Council of Europe Joint Programme ‘Horizontal Facility for Western Balkans and Türkiye’. The Horizontal Facility is a co-operation modality developed by the Council of Europe and the...
Unit for Eastern and Southeastern Europe (E & SEE)
Contacts in Headquarters (Strasbourg)
Head of Unit
Mr Tomislav SERTIC
Phone: +33 (0)3 90 21 46 16
Email: Tomislav.SERTIC [at] coe.int
Programme Manager
Ms Zahra AHMADOVA
Tel: +33 (0)3 88 41 28 44
E-mail : Zahra.AHMADOVA [a] coe.int
Project Assistant
Ms Ina FAGU
Phone: +33 (0)3 88 41 32 39
Email: Ina.FAGU [at] coe.int
* This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSC 1244 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo Declaration of Independence.