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PACE to observe the early elections to the Kosovo* Assembly
Strasbourg, 01.06.2026 – A seven-member delegation of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), headed by Iulian Bulai (Romania, ALDE), will travel to Kosovo from 5 to 8 June to observe the early elections to the Kosovo Assembly on 7 June. The delegation is due to meet...
Modernising Kosovo's Prosecution System: Digital Tools for a Stronger Justice
Every day, prosecutors across Kosovo* walk into their offices with one goal: to deliver equal justice. But for many years, something as basic as drafting a court procedural document —an indictment, a court submission, or a formal act — was slowing them down. Outdated templates, inconsistent...
Call for Proposals
In the framework of the project “Combating discrimination and hatred”, Council of Europe Office in Pristina is launching a Call for Proposals to support work on combating discrimination and hatred and diminish stigmatisation of vulnerable groups. Please see below the links to the relevant...
Third Forum Highlights Key Steps for Advancing Open Local Government
On 26 March 2026, the Centre of Expertise at the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe convened the Third Forum of Exchange on Open Local Government and Democratic Innovations in Pristina. The Forum brought together representatives from nine municipalities, the...
Call for tenders for Purchase of visibility and video production services
The Council of Europe project “Enhancing judicial protection of human rights” invites qualified suppliers to apply on the tender for purchase of visibility and video production services for the event “Judicial Year”, which will be hosted by the Constitutional Court. E-procurement link for the...
Congress supports Kosovo in co-creating new Open Government Action Plan 2026-2028
On 21 April in Pristina, the Ministry of Local Government Administration released the Kosovo* Action Plan on Open Government 2026-2028, marking a significant step forward in the efforts to improve transparency, accountability, and citizen participation. The new Action Plan was developed with...
Correctional staff strengthen knowledge of prison health procedures through cascade training
Thirty staff members of the Kosovo Correctional Service (KCS) improved their knowledge and practical understanding of the finalized prison health procedures during a 2-day cascade training on the Prison Health Department (PHD) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), organised on 21 and 22 April....
Freedom of expression, defamation and SLAPPs addressed with lawyers in Pristina
Key European standards and practical aspects related to freedom of expression, protection of reputation and abusive litigation (SLAPPs) were addressed during a training with lawyers in Pristina. Participants exchanged on core principles of freedom of expression, including relevant international...
South-East Europe: call for applications to the training for facilitators of citizens’ assemblies
The Centre of Expertise for Multilevel Governance at the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe is launching a call for participants in the training course for lead facilitators of citizens’ assemblies. The call is open to representatives of civil society...
BrezoVert Winter Vertical Race: sport and nature to enhance inter-ethnic connection
On 21 March 2026, the Council of Europe Office in Pristina supported the first edition of BrezoVert – Brezovica Winter Vertical, a mountain running race covering 8 kilometers with 600 meters of elevation gain. Around 35 runners from different countries and communities took part in the event. The...
New practical guide on environmental protection cases through human rights lenses is available
Within the project “Human Rights and Sustainable Environment in South-East Europe,” a publication titled “Guidelines on Environmental Protection Cases Through a Human Rights Lens: Pathway to the European Court of Human Rights” has been released. The purpose of the document is to explain how...
Call for tenders for Purchase of local consultancy services for implementation of the project “Enhancing Judicial Protection of Human Rights”
The Council of Europe is currently implementing a Project on Enhancing Judicial Protection of Human Rights, which will last until 31 December 2027. Key objectives are: To improve the quality of applications lodged with courts in respect of human rights violations, by developing relevant tools...
HUDERIA Model: COBRA Resources Approved
The Committee of Ministers has approved the HUDERIA Model: Context-Based Risk Analysis (COBRA) resources during the 1551st meeting of the Ministers’ Deputies. Developed by the Committee on Artificial Intelligence (CAI), HUDERIA provides structured guidance for assessing the risks and impacts of...
Enhancing application of European Court of Human Rights case law in domestic adjudication
The project organised a training session for judges of ordinary courts, legal associates and prosecutors on the effective use of the jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights in domestic adjudication. 25 legal professionals engaged in substantive exchanges with two experts who brought...
Workshop with Lawyers in Gjilan/Gnjilane Strengthens Application of Article 8 ECHR
The project has launched its new cycle of activities with an inaugural workshop for members of the Bar Association in Gjilan/Gnjilane. The training focused on Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights, which guarantees the right to respect for private and family life. More than 60...
Council of Europe supports Kosovo* Authorities in strengthening the protection of the rights of transgender persons deprived of liberty
In collaboration with the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX), a 2-day informative workshop dedicated to strengthening institutional responses to the treatment of transgender persons deprived of liberty took place from 2-3 March 2026. The workshop brought together directors of...
Minority rights and social cohesion: Steering Committee reviews progress and sets course for 2026
Eighteen months after the launch of the project “Fostering Societal Cohesion by Reinforcing Minority Rights and Minority Languages”, its Steering Committee convened for the second time on 24 February. Bringing together representatives of public institutions, civil society and the international...
Strengthening co-operation to protect media freedom: legal risks and safeguards discussed in Pristina
The escalating threat posed by Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) has intensified the need for joint action and robust support networks among journalists, media professionals, and legal practitioners. Co-operation at domestic and European levels would be essential to provide...
Call for tenders for Purchase of international consultancy services for implementation of the project “Enhancing Judicial Protection of Human Rights” (Kosovo*)
Description The Council of Europe is currently implementing a Project on Enhancing Judicial Protection of Human Rights in Kosovo*, which will last until 31 December 2027. Key objectives are: To improve the quality of applications lodged with courts in respect of human rights violations, by...
Strengthening judicial transparency and freedom of expression: European Court standards discussed with justice actors in Pristina
European standards and main challenges to strengthen judicial transparency and protection of freedom of expression were explored during the the Conference organised today in Pristina with judges and representatives of the judiciary. Entitled “European Court of Human Rights Standards on...