Partnership for Good Governance

01/06/2026

Last week in Yerevan, we brought together integrity officers from Armenian public institutions for two days of hands-on training, in partnership with Corruption Prevention Commission and the .

Participants deepened their understanding of conflict-of-interest prevention, gift restrictions, and risk identification, gaining practical tools to ensure that public servants act in the public's interest.

When public servants are well-equipped to uphold integrity, citizens benefit through more transparent decisions and public services that work for everyone. Stronger public institutions start with the people inside them.

Read more: https://go.coe.int/6xMpg



EU Enlargement & Eastern Neighbourhood EU neighbours east EU Delegation to the Council of Europe European Union in Armenia Embassy of Armenia to Belgium / Mission of Armenia to the EU
Council of Europe Հայաստանը Եվրոպայի խորհրդում / Armenia in Council of Europe Council of Europe Office in Yerevan Երևանում Եվրոպայի խորհրդի գրասենյակ

Integrity components applicable to public servants remain fundamental principles for promoting accountability, transparency, and professionalism in public administration. Upholding these core...

29/05/2026

Banks are not the only places where illegal money could flow; other common channels, such as real estate agencies, law firms, casinos and jewellery dealers, could remain out of sight. This leads to real consequences for citizens, including corrupted professions and public funds being compromised by financial crime.

Last week, with support from the EU, Council of Europe brought together officials from , , and to strengthen oversight of sectors most vulnerable to money laundering. With better oversight, there is less room for financial crime, leading to safer communities for everyone.

Read more: https://go.coe.int/IARKf



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Delegation of the European Union to Azerbaijan European Union in Georgia European Union in the Republic of Moldova European Union in Ukraine Anti-discrimination and Inclusion at the Council of Europe Council of Europe Office in Yerevan Երևանում Եվրոպայի խորհրդի գրասենյակ Council of Europe Office in Yerevan Երևանում Եվրոպայի խորհրդի գրասենյակ Council of Europe Office in Georgia • ევროპის საბჭოს ოფისი საქართველოში Council of Europe Office in Chisinau Офіс Ради Європи в Україні - Київ

Representatives from Armenia, Azerbaijan, the Republic of Moldova, and Ukraine came together for a regional workshop focused on strengthening oversight of businesses and professions that are...

26/05/2026

With joint EU-CoE support, we are hosting a workshop in Budapest for 60 law professors from , , , and . The goal is to help bring Council of Europe gender equality and human rights standards into legal education.

Event date: 23 October 2026
Apply by: 30 June 2026

The Council of Europe will cover travel and subsistence expenses for selected participants. Find more details and application here: https://go.coe.int/0gswZ



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Delegation of the European Union to Azerbaijan European Union in Georgia European Union in the Republic of Moldova European Union in Ukraine Anti-discrimination and Inclusion at the Council of Europe Council of Europe Office in Yerevan Երևանում Եվրոպայի խորհրդի գրասենյակ Council of Europe Office in Baku Council of Europe Office in Georgia • ევროპის საბჭოს ოფისი საქართველოში Council of Europe Office in Chisinau Офіс Ради Європи в Україні - Київ

The Council of Europe is launching a call for applications for a regional workshop entitled “Integrating a gender perspective into legal education”, to be held on 23 October 2026 at the...

07/05/2026

📣The latest highlights from the "Partnership for Good Governance", an EU and Council of Europe joint programme, are now out!

From justice reforms ⚖️ and anti-corruption 🛡️🚫 to promoting inclusion and advancing equality 🤝🌍, explore how our programme is making a difference on the ground, supporting reforms and building resilient institutions across Eastern Partnership countries.

🔍FOCUS: Tackling economic crime, with milestones in election integrity, youth action, gender equality and more.

🔔Don't miss the latest on EU and Council of Europe co-operation across the region!

Read more: https://go.coe.int/HUQCh

EU Enlargement & Eastern NeighbourhoodEU neighbours east EU Delegation to the Council of Europe Council of Europe Office in Yerevan Երևանում Եվրոպայի խորհրդի գրասենյակ European Union in Armenia Հայաստանը Եվրոպայի խորհրդում / Armenia in Council of Europe Council of Europe Office in Baku Delegation of the European Union to Azerbaijan Permanent Representation of Azerbaijan to the Council of Europe Anti-discrimination and Inclusion at the Council of Europe Council of Europe Office in Georgia • ევროპის საბჭოს ოფისი საქართველოში European Union in Georgia Georgia in the CoE Council of Europe Office in Chisinau European Union in the Republic of Moldova Reprezentanța Permanentă a Republicii Moldova pe lângă Consiliul Europei Офіс Ради Європи в Україні - Київ European Union in Ukraine Постійне представництво України при Раді Європи

06/05/2026

| The European Union and the Council of Europe through the "Partnership for Good Governance" joint programme work with Ukraine to create real and lasting change!

⚖️ Fairer Courts - judges are applying higher European standards, making justice more transparent and trustworthy.

💰 Fighting Corruption – Stronger tools are being put in place to combat money laundering and economic crime.

🗣️ Tackling Hate Speech – New policies and practical tools are helping protect minorities and promote responsible reporting.

👩 Women's Rights – Ensuring women have equal access to justice remains a top priority.

All of this is happening despite the incredibly challenging circumstances caused by the ongoing war. supporting a Ukraine that is stronger, fairer and more aligned with European values.

Want to learn more? Check the link in the comments below on what has been achieved so far.

EU Delegation to the Council of Europe Anti-discrimination and Inclusion at the Council of Europe EU Enlargement & Eastern Neighbourhood EU neighbours east Офіс Ради Європи в Україні - Київ European Union in Ukraine

04/05/2026

Through EU–Council of Europe cooperation, new practical tools are developed to help law enforcement officers better respond to racism and discrimination in their daily work.

For citizens across the Eastern Partnership and the Western Balkans, this means more consistent handling of hate-related incidents, stronger protection for victims across communities, and stronger trust in how institutions respond.

The aim of is to enhance how existing systems work in practice, in line with European standards, so that everyone is treated in a more fair and equal way.

Read more: https://go.coe.int/Qjv3D

Horizontal Facility Anti-discrimination and Inclusion at the Council of Europe

29/04/2026

When judges and prosecutors are trained to recognise gender bias, judicial decisions are fairer, victims are better protected, and everyone, especially women, has an equal chance to receive fair treatment in courts and prosecution offices.

So how do we make justice systems fairer for everyone? It starts with training.

At a recent conference in Chisinau, organised through the support of EU-Council of Europe joint initiative, experts from across Europe discussed how mandatory training on can increase trust in judiciary and make sure laws are applied fairly in real life.

Read more: https://go.coe.int/LwPHC



EU Enlargement & Eastern Neighbourhood EU neighbours east EU Delegation to the Council of Europe Council of Europe Horizontal Facility

20/04/2026

When countries want to reform their justice systems, they need reliable, comparable data to understand what works.

Representatives from , , and took part in a workshop with the Council of Europe’s CEPEJ to align how legal aid data is collected and reported. Through the joint EU–Council of Europe Justice Dashboard EaP project, national experts identified best practices and developed shared recommendations on how to count, report and compare legal aid data, creating a common framework for evaluating justice systems across the region.

The goal: stronger, more consistent evaluation systems across the Eastern Partnership, based on a shared CEPEJ methodology.

Read more: https://go.coe.int/jsYas



EU Enlargement & Eastern Neighbourhood EU neighbours east EU Delegation to the Council of Europe European Union in Ukraine European Union in the Republic of Moldova European Union in Armenia Delegation of the European Union to Azerbaijan Council of Europe Council of Europe Office in Yerevan Երևանում Եվրոպայի խորհրդի գրասենյակ Council of Europe Office in Baku Council of Europe Office in Chisinau Офіс Ради Європи в Україні - Київ

Participants at a regional workshop held under the Justice Dashboard EaP (DEaP) project The European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) is strengthening the evidence base for...

16/04/2026

Turning European standards into practice takes concrete tools and commitment.

This week in Warsaw, Belarusian civil society and democratic forces together with the Council of Europe presented two years of concrete work on equality and anti-discrimination: a concept law, online training resources, and a common glossary turning European standards into practical tools.

Their efforts to build a society where laws, policies and institutions ensure that everyone is equal, are moving forward, thanks to the support through joint efforts of and the Council of Europe.

Read more: https://go.coe.int/uukud



EU Enlargement & Eastern Neighbourhood EU neighbours east European Union in Belarus Anti-discrimination and Inclusion at the Council of Europe

The joint European Union-Council of Europe programme has meant development of useful tools for civil society and democrats Representatives of the Belarusian democratic forces and international...

15/04/2026

Over the past three years, the EU, the Council of Europe and Armenian partners have worked together to improve how justice is delivered, how corruption is tackled, and how rights are protected.

🟣 Up to 80% reduction in court caseloads
🟣 1 000+ judges, prosecutors and legal professionals trained
🟣 Stronger whistleblowers protection
🟣 More effective tools to detect and prevent corruption
🟣 More accessible justice for women More inclusive and safer communities

Looking ahead, the next phase of the Partnership for Good Governance will continue to strengthen justice, build trust in institutions, and ensure these changes reach even more people.

Read more: https://go.coe.int/9TXfN

EU Enlargement & Eastern Neighbourhood European Union in Armenia EU neighbours east Council of Europe Office in Yerevan Երևանում Եվրոպայի խորհրդի գրասենյակ

Partners at the Local Steering Committee in Yerevan Joint efforts under the Phase III of the “Partnership for Good Governance” by the European Union, the Council of Europe and Armenian...