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Director of Programme Co-ordination Claus Neukirch discusses future co-operation projects in North Macedonia
On 16-17 October, Claus Neukirch, Director of Programme Co-ordination of the Council of Europe discussed ongoing and potential future technical co-operation activities in North Macedonia during a two-day visit to Skopje. Claus Neukirch met with Orhan Murtezani, Minister of European Affairs, Igor...
Switzerland funds Council of Europe Action Plan for Ukraine
The Government of Switzerland has made a voluntary contribution of €500,000 to support the Council of Europe Action Plan for Ukraine “Resilience, Recovery and Reconstruction” 2023-2026. Ambassador Claude Wild, Permanent Representative of Switzerland to the Council of Europe, met with Mr Bjørn...
Poland funds Council of Europe Action Plans
The Government of Poland has made a voluntary contribution of PLN 1 200 000 (approximately €277 600) to support the Council of Europe Action Plan for Georgia 2024-2027, the Council of Europe Action Plan for the Republic of Moldova 2021-2024 and its successor Action Plan, the Council of Europe...
USA funds Council of Europe action against cybercrime
The Government of the United States of America has made a voluntary contribution of €2 036 671.06 to support the Council of Europe action against cybercrime. The US Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs has supported the Octopus project since its launch and this additional...
Director of Programme Co-ordination Claus Neukirch discusses future co-operation projects in Belgrade
On 25-26 September, Claus Neukirch, Director of Programme Co-ordination of the Council of Europe discussed ongoing and potential future technical co-operation activities in Serbia during a two-day visit to Belgrade. He met with Tanja Miščević, Minister of European Integration, Tomislav...
Liechtenstein funds Council of Europe Action Plans and projects
The Government of Liechtenstein has made a voluntary contribution of CHF 105 000 (approximately €111 634) to support the Council of Europe Action Plan for Armenia 2023-2026, the Council of Europe Action Plan for Georgia 2024-2027, the Council of Europe Action Plan for Ukraine “Resilience,...
High-Level Strategic Exchange with EEA/Norway Grant Donors Sets Priorities for New Co-operation Cycle
On 18 and 19 September, the donors of the EEA and Norway Grants held in Strasbourg fruitful strategic discussions on the Council of Europe’s co-operation with the EEA and Norway Grants. The Special Representative for Democracy and the Rule of Law from the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs...
Solid Council of Europe support to the Republic of Moldova to continue: new Action Plan in making
On 17 September, Claus Neukirch, Council of Europe Director of Programme Co-ordination, participated in the 5th edition of the Ministerial Conference Moldova Partnership Platform, co-hosted by Annalena Baerbock, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany, Stéphane Séjourné, Minister for...
Switzerland funds initiative aimed at abolishing the death penalty in Europe and beyond
The Government of Switzerland has made a voluntary contribution of €100,000 to support the abolition of the death penalty in Europe and beyond. The agreement was signed on 17 September 2024 by Ambassador Claude Wild, Permanent Representative of Switzerland to the Council of Europe, and Mr Bjørn...
Japan funds Council of Europe action against cybercrime
The Government of Japan has made a voluntary contribution of €20,000 to support the Council of Europe action against cybercrime. The agreement was signed on 10 September 2024 by Ambassador Hiroyuki Uchida, Permanent Observer of Japan to the Council of Europe, and Mr Bjørn Berge, Deputy Secretary...
Impact of the Council of Europe Action Plan for the Republic of Moldova 2021-2024 discussed in Chisinau
On 23-26 July, the Director of Council of Europe Programme Co-ordination Claus Neukirch, met with representatives of the Moldovan authorities to discuss the impact of the current Council of Europe Action Plan for the Republic of Moldova as well as the future priorities in the context of the new...
Luxembourg makes a voluntary contribution to various Council of Europe actions
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg has made a voluntary contribution of €100 000 to support the Council of Europe Overview of Co-operation Activities in Kosovo*, the Council of Europe Action Plan for Ukraine “Resilience, Recovery and Reconstruction” 2023-2026, the next Council of Europe Action Plan...
Montenegro funds activities of the Venice Commission
The Government of Montenegro has made a voluntary contribution of €10,000 to support the activities of the Venice Commission. The agreement was signed on 10 July 2024 by Ambassador Božidarka Krunić, Permanent Representative of Montenegro to the Council of Europe, and Mr Bjørn Berge, Deputy...
France funds Council of Europe action against cybercrime
The Government of France has made a voluntary contribution of €140,000 to support the Council of Europe’s action against cybercrime. The agreement was signed on 9 July 2024 by Ambassador Pap Ndiaye, Permanent Representative of France to the Council of Europe, and Mr Bjørn Berge, Deputy Secretary...
The Principality of Andorra makes a voluntary contribution for Council of Europe Action Plans and projects
The Principality of Andorra has made a voluntary contribution of €90,953.29 to support the Council of Europe Action Plan for Ukraine “Resilience, Recovery and Reconstruction” 2023-2026, the Council of Europe Action Plan on Protecting Vulnerable Persons in the Context of Migration and Asylum in...
Closing Regional Conference of the Central Asia Rule of Law Programme 2020-2024
On 11 June 2024, the joint EU/Council of Europe Central Asia Rule of Law Programme organised its Closing Regional Conference in Astana, Kazakhstan. The aim of the meeting was to take stock of the programme results and lessons learned during its implementation years from 2020 to 2024. Central...
Czech Republic makes a voluntary contribution for Action Plans and projects
The Government of the Czech Republic has made a voluntary contribution of CZK 1,700,000 (approximately €68,740) to support the Council of Europe Action Plan for Ukraine “Resilience, Recovery and Reconstruction” 2023-2026, the Council of Europe Action Plan for Georgia 2024-2027, the Council of...
Council of Europe Action Plan for Ukraine 2023-2026: Steering Committee assesses the first year of its implementation
The second Steering Committee meeting of the Council of Europe Action Plan for Ukraine “Resilience, Recovery and Reconstruction” 2023-2026 (hereinafter – the Action Plan) gathered more than 100 representatives of Ukrainian authorities, non-governmental organisations, and national partners...
The Principality of Monaco makes a voluntary contribution
The Principality of Monaco has made a voluntary contribution of €120 000 to support combatting violence against women and domestic violence in Morocco and Tunisia, the Council of Europe Action Plan on Protecting Vulnerable Persons in the Context of Migration and Asylum in Europe 2021-2025, the...
Netherlands makes a voluntary contribution to Council of Europe projects
The Government of the Netherlands has made a voluntary contribution of €210 000 to support human rights and equality for LGBTI persons, the activities of the Venice Commission, the campaign for the safety of journalists "Journalists matter", the Parliamentary Network Women Free from Violence, as...