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Kazakhstan’s elections technically well prepared, but lacked political pluralism
Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe among international observers
How one summer school is building the Republic of Moldova's next generation of voters
Like many young people, Victor Zinenco, a 19-year-old student at State Pedagogical University “Ion Creangă”, had witnessed several elections before casting his first vote. Yet he gained a...
From London to Strasbourg via Pretoria
Early life of Winston Churchill also led him to defend human rights
A continent and a city shaped by Churchill
How the British leader’s blood flows through the seat of the Council of Europe
Ukraine Independence Day: Council of Europe advances justice and accountability, strengthens support for Ukraine
Compensation mechanism and Special Tribunal move forward as new action plan on democratic security takes shape
Parliamentary Assembly Network study visit to Romania: putting Ukrainian children’s voices at the centre of parliamentary action
A delegation of the PACE Parliamentary Network on the situation of the children of Ukraine, comprising Olena Khomenko (Ukraine, ECPA), Chairperson of the Network, Samuel Rushworth (United Kingdom, SOC) and Cristian-Augustin Niculescu-Ţâgârlas (Romania, EPP/CD), concluded a study visit to...
United Kingdom: Group of States against Corruption evaluates anti-corruption measures in local government
United Kingdom: GRECO welcomes strong local integrity framework and identifies areas for improvement
European Court of Human Rights opens its doors to the public
Initiative to promote understanding of institution at heart of Europe’s rights system
Parliamentary Assembly to observe the early parliamentary elections in Kazakhstan
A 19-member delegation of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), headed by Sevilay Çelenk (Türkiye, UEL), will travel to Kazakhstan from 21 to 24 August to observe the early parliamentary elections alongside observers from the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly and the OSCE Office...
International Youth Day: young people as equal partners in democracy
Sona Ghazaryan (Armenia, ALDE), Chairperson of the Sub-Committee on Youth and the Society of the Future, and Yevheniia Kravchuk (Ukraine, ALDE), Youth rapporteur of the Committee on Culture, Science, Education and Media, made the following statement today: “On the occasion of 2026 International...
CEC of Ukraine Strengthens Crisis Communication Preparedness for Post-War Elections
Ensuring that electoral authorities are fully equipped to anticipate and respond to potential crisis situations is essential for safeguarding public trust and confidence in future post-war...
“Dear democracy, our youth is yours”
Democracy is worth fighting for, say young people on the International Youth Day
Doctors spanning the information gap to boost health literacy in Armenia
Council of Europe helps develop a more accessible and inclusive health system in the country
Council of Europe Congress Spokesperson on Youth reaffirms commitment to supporting the aspirations of young people across Europe
Strasbourg, 11.08.2026 – “Young people across Europe come from different communities, cultures and backgrounds, yet they often share a common aspiration: to have a meaningful voice in...
Strengthening Elections: Moldova reviews progress in implementing International Elections Observation Missions’ recommendations
The follow up and implementation of recommendations issued by international election observation missions, the Venice Commission and the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Moldova were at the centre of a discussion organised by the Council of Europe and the Central Electoral Commission of...
Parliamentary Assembly Parliamentary Network to conduct study visit to Romania in support of Ukrainian children
A delegation of the PACE Parliamentary Network on the situation of the children of Ukraine will carry out a study visit to Maramureș County, Romania, from 12 to 14 August 2026. The central programme will take place on 13 August in Moisei, alongside the concluding evaluation of the international...
“Change comes from the local level up to protect the rights of LGBTI persons” says Council of Europe Congress Rapporteur on LGBTI at the WorldPride Human Rights Conference
Amsterdam, the Netherlands 06.08.2026 – “Local and regional authorities across Europe must stand firm in protecting the rights of LGBTI people as we are at the forefront of safeguarding...
More than just Europe: where does the Council of Europe begin and end?
Definitions have been debated over time, but the idea of Europe is well represented by the 46-member-state organisation
As EU ministers meet following events in Ceuta, Council of Europe parliamentarians warn: ‘the principle of non-refoulement must be upheld’
Joint statement by Sandra Zampa (Italy, SOC), Chairperson of the Migration Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) and Christiana Erotokritou (Cyprus, SOC), PACE Rapporteur on “Frontline states: the role of the Council of Europe in implementing the EU Pact on...
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