Council of Europe launches over 20 projects in Moldova to advance justice, fight corruption, and protect human rights
Radio Moldova,
15 September 2025 11:30
The Republic of Moldova is currently receiving significant support from the Council of Europe (CE) through the Partnership for Good Governance (PBG) Programme, which encompasses over 20 ongoing projects. At the national level, three major initiatives are currently being implemented: one aims to combat hate speech and discrimination, another focuses on enhancing the efficiency of the justice system, and the third is dedicated to preventing and combating money laundering. Falk Lange, the Head of the Council of Europe Office in Chisinau, mentioned these projects during the "Dimensiunea Diplomatică" show on Moldova 1 TV, which aired on September 14.
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