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9 sept. 2026
Continued deterioration of human rights in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine

Secretary General Strasbourg 9 September 2026

Secretary General Berset presents his new report on the latest situation in the context of conflict and illegal seizure of Ukrainian land
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7 sept. 2026
Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset to pay official visit to Latvia

Secretary General Strasbourg 7 September 2026

Discussions to focus on Ukraine’s future, democratic security, and responses to new threats to democracy
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3 sept. 2026
Europe’s heritage is at risk: European Heritage Days 2026

Council of Europe Strasbourg 3 September 2026

Languages, built heritage, traditions, ancient sites all highlighted as vulnerable
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2 sept. 2026
Secretary General Berset: “European unity is crucial in the face of geopolitical challenges”

Secretary General Monaco 2 September 2026

Stability enjoyed since the end of Cold War is at risk

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Despite progress, stronger action is needed to address online violence against women in Estonia

Despite progress, stronger action is needed to address online violence against women in Estonia

Deteriorating prison conditions in Belgium risk exposing people to inhuman treatment

Deteriorating prison conditions in Belgium risk exposing people to inhuman treatment

Council of Europe highlights measures to protect women from violence amidst war in Ukraine

Council of Europe highlights measures to protect women from violence amidst war in Ukraine

The wheel that turned Liechtenstein towards Europe

The wheel that turned Liechtenstein towards Europe

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European Court of Human Rights

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Commissioner for Human Rights

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Conference of INGOs

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27 August 2026

GRECO report on Austria

20 August 2026

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18 August 2026

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16 July 2026

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6 July 2026

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31 august 2026

Zimbabwe ratified the Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters as amended by the 2010 Protocol (ETS No. 127)

7 July 2026

Lithuania ratified the Convention Establishing an International Claims Commission for Ukraine (CETS No. 229).

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