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EU and Council of Europe Team Up to Strengthen Anti-Money Laundering Regulations in Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

In a move aimed at bolstering efforts against corruption, economic crime, and organized crime, the European Union (EU) and the Council of Europe have signed a significant agreement to support the implementation of anti-money laundering regulations in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Turkey

Launched on May 23, 2016, the Horizontal Facility is designed to improve the region’s compliance with European standards in critical areas. The facility provides support for Albania, Montenegro, and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia in implementing anti-money laundering regulations.

Country-Specific Actions

Three country-specific actions have been developed to support tailored reform processes:

• Albania: Enhancing institutional capacities and implementing key recommendations from GRECO (Group of States against Corruption) and MONEYVAL (Committee of Experts on the Evaluation of Anti-Money Laundering Measures and the Financing of Terrorism).
• Montenegro: Strengthening institutional capacities and implementing key recommendations from GRECO and MONEYVAL.
• Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia: Enhancing whistleblower protection, regulating political party financing, and countering money laundering and terrorist financing.

Project Details

The projects will run for 36 months with a total budget of up to €3 million. For more information, please contact the Council of Europe’s headquarters in Strasbourg or its Programme Office in Skopje, North Macedonia.

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