Voluntary contributions
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Lithuania makes a voluntary contribution for Action Plans and projects
In the framework of its Presidency of the Committee of Ministers, the Government of Lithuania has made a voluntary contribution of €150 000 towards several Council of Europe Action Plans and projects, in line with the priorities of the Lithuanian Presidency. This contribution will support the...
Estonia funds human rights and equality for LGBTI persons and prevention of violence against women
The Government of Estonia has made a voluntary contribution of €20,000 to support human rights and equality for LGBTI persons and the prevention of violence against women. The agreement was signed on 16 May 2024 by Mr Margus Tsahkna, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, and Ms Marija...
France makes a voluntary contribution for various Action Plans and projects
The Government of France has made a voluntary contribution of €875 000 towards several Council of Europe Action Plans and projects. This contribution will support the Council of Europe Action Plan for Ukraine “Resilience, Recovery and Reconstruction” 2023-2026, the Council of Europe Action Plan...
Republic of Moldova funds the Venice Commission and the prevention of violence against women
The Government of the Republic of Moldova has made a voluntary contribution of €15,640.62 to support the activities of the Venice Commission and the prevention of violence against women. The agreement was signed on 15 April 2024 by Mr Mihail Popșoi, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign...
UK funds action plan on migration
The Government of the United Kingdom has made a voluntary contribution of GBP 100,000 (approximately €117,518) to support the Council of Europe Action Plan on Protecting Vulnerable Persons in the Context of Migration and Asylum in Europe 2021-2025. Ambassador Sandy Moss, Permanent Representative...
Malta makes a voluntary contribution
The Government of Malta has made a voluntary contribution of €160,000 to support the Council of Europe Action Plan for Ukraine “Resilience, Recovery and Reconstruction” 2023-2026, the Council of Europe Consultation Group on the Children of Ukraine, the Council of Europe Action Plan on Protecting...
Estonia makes a voluntary contribution
The Government of Estonia has made a voluntary contribution of €35,000 to support the Council of Europe Action Plan for Ukraine “Resilience, Recovery and Reconstruction” 2023-2026, cooperation with representatives of Belarusian democratic forces and civil society, and the campaign for the safety...
Japan makes a voluntary contribution
The Government of Japan has made a voluntary contribution of €120,000 to support the Council of Europe action against cybercrime. The agreement was signed on 2 February 2024 by Ambassador Hiroyuki Uchida, Permanent Observer of Japan to the Council of Europe, and Mr Bjørn Berge, Deputy Secretary...
Spain makes a voluntary contribution
The Government of Spain has made a voluntary contribution of €1,200,000 to promote the Council of Europe Pilot Programme for Series Co-Productions. The Council of Europe, home of Eurimages, has introduced a three-year pilot programme supporting high-quality series made as international...