EEA and Norway Grants: Rule of Law
This initiative, supported by EEA and Norway Grants, addresses relevant aspects of governance, transparency, and human rights in 15 beneficiary countries, in line with Council of Europe standards.
What is the goal and objective of the initiative?
In co-operation with the EEA and Norway Grants, this initiative aims to support the promotion of rule of law, transparency, and integrity in the 15 beneficiary countries in line with the Council of Europe’s standards.
Throughout the project, relevant activities such as organizing seminars and attending events will be conducted to facilitate dialogue and raise awareness. The Venice Commission’s Rule of Law Checklist will be regularly promoted as a key resource to encourage implementation.
Additional outputs and activities will be developed and communicated as appropriate.
Geographical scope
15 EU and Council of Europe member States: Bulgaria | Croatia| Cyprus | Czech Republic | Estonia| Greece| Hungary| Latvia | Lithuania| Malta | Poland | Portugal | Romania| Slovak Republic| Slovenia
Duration
June 2025 - May 2030 (5 years)
Funding
The EEA and Norway Grants
Who benefits from our work?
Relevant actors and institutions
Reference documents:
- The Updated Rule of Law Checklist of the Venice Commission, adopted by the Commission at its 145th Plenary Session (Venice, 12-13 December 2025)
- Joint Guidelines of the Venice Commission and OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (OSCE/ODIHR) on Freedom of Association, adopted by the Commission at its 101st Plenary Session (Venice, 12-13 December 2014)
- Compilation of Venice Commission Opinions concerning Freedom of Assembly (revised July 2014)
- Report on funding of associations, adopted by the Venice Commission at its 118th Plenary Session (Venice, 15-16 March 2019)
- Compilation of Venice Commission opinions and reports concerning freedom of expression and media
- Compilation of Venice Commission Opinions concerning Freedom of Association
Useful links:
- Council of Europe co-operation with the EEA and Norway Grants: https://www.coe.int/en/web/programmes/council-of-europe-and-eea-and-norway-grants
- The EEA and Norway Grants website: http://eeagrants.org/
- Building a Resilient Europe - The New Democratic Pact for Europe: https://www.coe.int/en/web/new-democratic-pact-for-europe
European Commission for
Democracy through Law
Through extensive, long-standing co-operation, the Council of Europe and the EEA and Norway Grants support member States in implementing European standards.
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