The CyberSouth+ project on enhanced cooperation on cybercrime and electronic evidence in the Southern Neighbourhood Region is a joint initiative of the European Union and the Council of Europe, with a 36 months' implementation - 1 January 2024 - 31 December 2026.
CyberSouth+ is aimed at strengthening criminal justice capacities to ultimately achieve an enhanced cooperation on cybercrime and disclosure of electronic evidence through a combination of regional and country-specific actions tailored to the needs and capacities of each project country - Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine* and Tunisia.
* This designation shall not be construed as recognition of a State of Palestine and is without prejudice to the individual positions of Council of Europe and European Union member States on this issue.
Objectives:
- Output 1: Increased capacities of the competent authorities to introduce regulatory and technical reforms in the areas of cybercrime, electronic evidence and criminal justice response.
- Output 2: Improved knowledge and specialisation of criminal justice professionals to prevent and fight cybercrime.
- Output 3: Increased opportunities for international cooperation in the framework of the Budapest Convention and its Second Additional Protocol.
- Output 4: Improved procedures and tools connecting criminal justice authorities and cybersecurity organisations.
Marking the 25th anniversary of the Convention on Cybercrime (Budapest Convention)
Octopus Conference 2026: Two more weeks to go until the global cybercrime community meets in Strasbourg. Livestreamed sessions available
The Octopus Conference organised by the Council of Europe every 12 to 18 months constitutes one of the biggest and finest platforms of exchange in cybercrime and electronic evidence, gathering experts from more than 100 countries, international organisations, private sector and academia. Looking...
Seventh Underground Economy Conference convenes at Council of Europe’s headquarters: advancing global co-operation against cybercrime
From 7 to 10 September 2026, the Council of Europe, together with Team Cymru, its longstanding partner, co-organised the seventh edition of the Underground Economy Conference in Strasbourg, France. Building on its role as a global hub for law enforcement, cybersecurity professionals, private...
CyberSouth+ and EUROMED Police join forces to organise a cybercrime simulation exercise for the MENA region
The CyberSouth+ project, a joint initiative of the European Union and the Council of Europe, together with CEPOL, through the EUROMED Police project, organised a joint cybercrime simulation aimed at strengthening inter-agency and international co-operation in the MENA region. The exercise, held...
In Focus
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Upcoming events:
- 14-16 October 2026, in Strasbourg, France
Past events:
Tunisia becomes the 70th Party to Convention on Cybercrime
Launch of the Rule of Law Youth Network
Renewed engagement from Morocco in the implementation of the new project phase
Budapest Convention explained: 
