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Call for tender - Provision of services in the field of information technologies
The Council of Europe is currently implementing, until 31 December 2028, the project “Advancing employment rights in the Republic of Moldova”. The project is part of the Council of Europe Action Plan for the Republic of Moldova 2025–2028, and directly supports Moldova’s commitments in the context...
World Refugee Day 2026: promoting solidarity, inclusion and mutual understanding in the Republic of Moldova
Refugees, asylum seekers, displaced persons, representatives of international organisations and more gathered for a cultural and community event organised by the Council of Europe in Trebujeni, Orheiul Vechi, to mark World Refugee Day 2026. Participants had the opportunity to discover the rich...
From Virtual Money to Real Influence: Political Finance and Election Integrity in digital era
The fourth edition of the Regional Conference Money in Politics, held in Chisinau, has brought together around 100 representatives of electoral bodies, government officials, and international experts from across Europe to explore the rapidly evolving challenges of political finance and electoral...
From policy to practice: how the Republic of Moldova turned a European Framework into a national movement
A decade after the Council of Europe launched its Reference Framework of Competences for Democratic Culture, the Republic of Moldova has become one of its most ambitious adopters, embedding democratic values into the core of its national school system. When the Council of Europe introduced the...
Building trust and strengthening protection: Police and Roma Community in the Republic of Moldova unite on joint cooperation platform
Elena Radița plays a crucial role in her community. As a Roma community mediator, she is someone people confide in, they tell her things they would not tell a police officer, a social worker, or a city official. She is close to the Roma community whilst remaining connected enough to state...
Moldovan authorities strengthen their capacity to combat money laundering in line with European standards
As the Republic of Moldova advances on its path towards European Union membership, strengthening the country's ability to prevent and detect financial crime remains a key priority. In 2024, the European Union adopted a comprehensive reform of its framework for preventing money laundering and...
Moldovan judges and students deepen their understanding of European human rights standards in a dialogue with ECHR judges
Judges and officials of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Moldova welcomed two judges of the European Court of Human Rights - Lətif Hüseynov, judge representing the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Artūrs Kučs, the judge representing Latvia, for a half a day of direct exchange on the...
Seven localities in the Republic of Moldova initiated co-creation of Local Open Government Action Plans
Seven localities in the Republic of Moldova - Călărași, Zubrești (Strășeni), Gangura (Ialoveni), Sărata Veche (Fălești), Strășeni, Cruzești (Chișinău), and Sireți (Strășeni) - have taken the first step in the co-creation of their Local Open Government Action Plans. These strategic documents...
Preparations of electoral management bodies for the strategic planning cycle
Seven participants, comprising experts from the Republic of Moldova and international consultants, gathered in Bologna, Italy, for a three-day workshop based on the Council of Europe URSO toolkit for strategic planning and prioritisation of electoral co-operation. The event aimed to enhance the...
Call for Proposals - Support to Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in assisting women, victims of violence against women and domestic violence
The Council of Europe Project “Supporting the implementation of the Istanbul Convention in the Republic of Moldova – Phase II” is launching a Call for Proposals to Support to Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in assisting women, victims of violence against women and domestic violence. The...
When EU Law Meets Moldovan Courts: Building the Foundations for European Integration
As the Republic of Moldova advances steadily on its path towards European Union membership, preparing its justice system for the demands of EU law has become one of the most pressing priorities. Against this backdrop, a series of training sessions held in Chișinău from 18 to 27 May 2026 brought...
EXTENDED DEADLINE Call for Tender - Provision of national short-term consultancy services in the areas of social and labour rights, vocational education, career guidance, gender equality, and communication
The Council of Europe is currently implementing, until 31 December 2028, the project “Advancing employment rights in the Republic of Moldova”. The project is part of the Council of Europe Action Plan for the Republic of Moldova 2025–2028, and directly supports Moldova’s commitments in the context...
Academic year ends in Republic of Moldova with focus on Universal Human Values
Schools across the Republic of Moldova are marking the end of the academic year this May with a series of curricular and extracurricular activities as part of the “10 days of Education for Universal Human Values”. Pupils throughout the country have taken part in reflection workshops, debates,...
Positive results of rehabilitation programme for detainees with alcohol dependency in Moldova
The pilot rehabilitation programme for detainees with alcohol dependency supported by the Council of Europe and implemented by the National Administration of Penitentiaries of the Republic of Moldova over 15 months in 12 penitentiaries, has shown promising results. At the evaluation workshop held...
Council of Europe supports Moldovan filmmakers on human rights documentary training
Throughout 18 to 22 May 2026, selected filmmakers and journalists from the Republic of Moldova took part in an intensive five-days’ training programme in Chișinău, dedicated to the production and development of human rights documentaries, with a particular focus on freedom of expression and...
Labour law in practice: Moldovan judges and prosecutors apply new employment rights standards through the lens of the European Social Charter
Over 30 judges and prosecutors from across the Republic of Moldova participated in a seminar aimed at strengthening their knowledge and practical skills in resolving labour disputes in light of recent legislative amendments. The discussions focused on the application of the new regulations in...
The Republic of Moldova’s probation system advances evidence-based rehabilitation approaches for violent and aggressive offenders under probation
Guided implementation of the new Offender Behaviour Programme (OBP) for violent and aggressive offenders under probation over the last 15 months concluded with an evaluation workshop on 21 May 2026. The representatives of the National Probation Inspectorate, regional and territorial probation...
Moldova Holds First-Ever National Forum on Student Self-Governance in Bălți, Youth Capital of 2026
Over 100 students, university deans, ministry officials, and student council’s leaders gathered in Bălți for Moldova’s first-ever National Forum of Student Self-Governance Structures, held as part of the Ministry of Education and Research’s Education Week. The event took place at “Alecu Russo”...
Strengthening minorities’ rights protection in the Republic of Moldova
Public officials and practitioners from the Republic of Moldova gathered for a two-days specialized training on preventing discrimination against national minorities and protecting fundamental rights guaranteed under the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities (FCNM)....
Foreign ministers establish Special Tribunal for Ukraine, make declaration on migration, strengthen legal framework against money laundering and the financing of terrorism
The Foreign Affairs Ministers of the 46-nation Council of Europe today reaffirmed their unwavering support to Ukraine by establishing an Enlarged Partial Agreement on the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. The Committee of Ministers also adopted a declaration on the...
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