Structural Reforms: Joint Council of Europe / EU projects in the spotlight
Wide-ranging reforms have been implemented in EU member States through the collaboration of the Council of Europe and SG.REFORM. These initiatives were chosen for their innovative approaches and societal impact.
More about the co-operation between the Council of Europe and EU/EC SG.REFORM
From advancing children's rights to supporting the digital transition, the featured projects address both unique and shared challenges across the region. These examples aim to spotlight best practices and inspire their wider adoption, fostering continuous improvement and collaboration throughout Europe.
Effective implementation of the sanctions regime in EU member states
The Council of Europe is providing support to all EU member states from 2022 onwards in the implementation of EU sanctions on sectoral cooperation and exchanges with the Russian Federation. Two key projects have been launched, fostering collaboration and sharing best practices among EU countries,...
Improving E-justice in Croatia
Through the implementation of this project, Croatia has improved its justice system through various IT initiatives in line with European best practice. With the promotion of the E-communication application, the design and delivery of high-quality legal training with a focus on e-learning and use...
Improving the juvenile justice system in Slovenia
Thanks to this project, Slovenia has successfully drafted a new law to improve and modernise its juvenile justice and penitentiary systems, marking the first major reform since the 1970s. As a result, the justice system is more child-centred and has a greater focus on risk and needs assessment on...
Modernising the Civil Procedure Rules in Cyprus
This project, completed in 2022, allowed Cyprus to modernise the Civil Procedure Rules, marking the first major reform of civil procedure in Cyprus in 60 years. The key achievements were: the successful adoption of the new Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) by the Supreme Court of Cyprus the preparation...
Tackling money laundering and terrorist financing in Bulgaria
In 2021, the Bulgarian authorities adopted an enhanced action plan to mitigate the risks of money laundering and terrorist financing, with the support of the Council of Europe and the European Union. This has reduced the country's exposure to the risk of money laundering and terrorist financing...
Delivering Good Governance in Slovakia
Supported by the Council of Europe and the European Union, Slovakia improved its local democratic governance and developed a more robust legislative framework that leads to reinforcement of institutional structures and enhanced collaboration between local, regional, and central authorities. Local...
Barnahus: Supporting child victims of sexual abuse in Slovenia and Finland
Barnahus, a leading European initiative dedicated to supporting child victims of sexual abuse, has opened its doors in Ljubljana, Slovenia, with a goal of addressing 200 cases annually. In Finland, Barnahus is implemented around the core of five university hospital expert units specialising in...
