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Committee of Ministers Give Green Light to CoE Action on Information Manipulation and Foreign Interference 
7 August 2026
Joscha Kanstinger Joscha Kanstinger in Issue 1/2026
At their 135th session in Chişinău, Moldova, on 14–15 May 2026, the Committee of Ministers instructed the Secretary General to submit proposals for negotiations on a legal instrument addressing foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI), including the possible establishment of a framework convention. Read more
Council of Europe Rule of Law Human Rights Issues
Committee of Ministers: Declaration on the ECHR and Migration 
7 August 2026
Joscha Kanstinger Joscha Kanstinger in Issue 1/2026
On 15 May 2026, the Committee of Ministers adopted an important Declaration on the ECHR and migration. It reaffirms the CoE member states’ commitment to the Convention and their support for the independence of the European Court of Human Rights, underscoring that migration-related challenges require a coordinated response firmly rooted in human rights. Read more
Council of Europe Human Rights Issues
89th CDPC Plenary Meeting: Main Results 
30 July 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2026
This news item continues the reporting of key decisions taken and main issues discussed by the European Committee on Crime Problems (CDPC). It summarises the key points addressed at the 89th plenary meeting held from 9 to 11 June 2026 in Strasbourg. Read more
Council of Europe European Committee on Crime Problems (CDPC)
EU Reactions to Russian War against Ukraine: Overview March – Mid-June 2026 
15 July 2026
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen / Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2026
This news item continues the reporting on key EU/CoE reactions following the Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022: the impact on the protection of the EU’s financial interests, on the EU’s internal security policy, and on criminal law. The following overview covers the period from March 2026 to mid-June 2026. Read more
Council of Europe EU Ukraine conflict
MONEYVAL: Typologies Report on Financial Crime Risks Linked to Conflict-Related Proceeds 
8 July 2026
Joscha Kanstinger Joscha Kanstinger in Issue 1/2026
On 12 March 2026, MONEYVAL released a typologies report examining money laundering (ML), terrorist financing (TF), and proliferation financing (PF) risks linked to conflict-related proceeds. Read more
Council of Europe Money Laundering Terrorism
GRECO: Sixth Round Evaluation Report on Slovakia 
22 June 2026 (updated 1 month, 2 weeks ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2026
In its second country report within the sixth round of mutual evaluations (focusing on the prevention of corruption at the sub-national level), GRECO acknowledged Slovakia a well-established anti-corruption and integrity system. This extends largely at the sub-national level, i.e., Bratislava and the Trenčín Self-Governing Region, which were assessed by GRECO's expert team. Read more
Council of Europe Corruption
2026 MEDICRIME Conference: Call for Wider Accession to the MEDICRIME Convention 
29 May 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2026
On 28 April 2026, high-level representatives from health, law enforcement, customs, and judicial authorities, as well as from international organisations and the private sector adopted conclusions on the MEDICRIME Convention. The Council of Europe's MEDICRIME Convention is the only international criminal law instrument aimed … Read more
Council of Europe Counterfeiting & Piracy
GRECO: Sixth Round Evaluation Report on Estonia 
29 May 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2026
On 10 April 2026, GRECO published its newest report on Estonia. It is the first report of the sixth round of mutual evaluations. While acknowledging several good practices, the report also identified areas in which progress should be made, such as conflict of interest prevention. Read more
Council of Europe Corruption
Spotlight CoE Opens New Convention on Environmental Crime for Signature 
4 May 2026
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen / Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2025
On 3 December 2025, the Council of Europe opened the Convention on the Protection of the Environment through Criminal Law (CETS No. 228) for signature, marking a significant step in the development of international legal tools to address environmental crime. The new convention seeks to strengthen criminal justice responses to serious environmental harm and promote closer cooperation between states in the investigation and prosecution of such offences. Read more
Council of Europe Environmental Crime
Spotlight MONEYVAL: Sixth-Round Mutual Evaluation Report on Latvia 
25 March 2026
Joscha Kanstinger Joscha Kanstinger in Issue 1/2026
On 19 February 2026, MONEYVAL published its sixth-round mutual evaluation report on Latvia. This is the first country report under the new, sixth evaluation round that started in 2024). It is the first country report under the new, sixth evaluation round, which started in 2024. Read more
Council of Europe
GRECO's Recent Compliance Reports 
12 February 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2025
This news item provides an overview of GRECO compliance reports published in recent months with regard to the follow-up of the 4th and 5th evaluation round. The reports scrutinised GRECO member states' efforts to prevent corruption and promote integrity, firstly among members of parliament, judges and prosecutors (4th round) and secondly in central government and law enforcement agencies (5th round). Read more
Council of Europe Corruption
Statewatch: Campaign against Transnational Security Networks Needed 
5 February 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2025
On 27 November 2025, Statewatch published the outcome of a research project that has examined how global counter-terrorism and security networks threaten civic space and human rights. Read more
Council of Europe EU Security Union Human Rights Issues
Spotlight New GRECO Paper: Whistleblower Protection in Law Enforcement 
15 January 2026 (updated 7 months, 3 weeks ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2025
On 10 December 2025, GRECO published a new thematic paper that outlines GRECO’s findings on and approach to whistleblower protection within the context of its Fifth Evaluation Round. Read more
Council of Europe Corruption
MONEYVAL: Decisions Adopted at Plenary Meeting 
30 December 2025
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2025
This news item briefly reports on the main outcomes of MONEYVAL's annual plenary meeting. The 70th plenary meeting was held from 15 to 18 December 2025 in Strasbourg (France). Read more
Council of Europe Money Laundering
GRECO Urges Poland to Make Progress in Anti-Corruption Reform 
29 December 2025
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2025
Following a meeting with senior officials of the Polish government and parliament on 28 November 2025, a GRECO delegation urged the Polish authorities to implement the open recommendations made during the fourth and fifth evaluation rounds as they are essential for ensuring full alignment with … Read more
Council of Europe Rule of Law Corruption
88th CDPC Plenary Meeting: Main Decisions 
22 December 2025 (updated 2 months, 1 week ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2025
This news item continues the reporting of key decisions taken by the European Committee on Crime Problems (CDPC). The CDPC oversees and coordinates the Council of Europe’s activities in the field of crime prevention and crime control. From 25 to 27 November 2025, the Committee met in plenary and took decisions that are summarised here. Read more
Council of Europe European Committee on Crime Problems (CDPC)