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Generalsekretärin begeht 10. Jahrestag des Inkrafttretens der Istanbul-Konvention bei Start der Gleichstellungsstrategie 2024–2029
„Während meiner gesamten Amtszeit habe ich immer wieder auf die Bedeutung der Istanbul-Konvention hingewiesen. Heute, anlässlich des 10. Jahrestags ihres Inkrafttretens, freue ich mich sehr, erneut darüber sprechen zu können. Die Istanbul-Konvention ist ein historischer Vertrag im Kampf gegen...
GRECO: Strengere Vorschriften zur Verhütung von Korruption in hohen Exekutivfunktionen der Zentralregierungen erforderlich
Die Staatengruppe des Europarates gegen Korruption (GRECO) hat die Regierungen aufgerufen, strengere Vorschriften zur Verhütung von Korruption und Förderung der Integrität in hohen Exekutivfunktionen der Zentralregierungen zu erlassen, insbesondere in Bezug auf Lobbyarbeit und Kontakte zu...
Ministerial 2024: a vision for an agile and flexible Commissioner's mandate
Address at the 133rd Session of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe Mesdames et Messieurs les Ministres, Monsieur le Président, Excellences, Il y a un an, à Reykjavik,...
IDAHOT+ Forum 2024, not a time for business as usual: wake up!
Speech given at the Opening Plenary Session of IDAHOT+ Forum 2024 at The Hague Minister, Excellencies, Friends, It is a great pleasure to be with you. I'm a 65-year-old gay Irish man,...
Slovak Republic: new draft laws risk having a chilling effect on civil society and interfering with independence of public service media
In a letter addressed to the Deputy Speaker of the National Council of the Slovak Republic (Parliament) and several Committee chairpersons, published today, the Council of Europe...
Commissioner O'Flaherty calls for greater efforts to protect press freedom
Ahead of World Press Freedom Day 2024, Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, issued the following statement: “Despite a growing awareness...
Human Rights Commissioner O’Flaherty calls for stronger support to Ukraine
From 23 to 25 April 2024, the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Michael O’Flaherty carried out a visit to Ukraine (Kyiv). This was his first visit to a member state...
Serious human rights concerns about United Kingdom’s Rwanda Bill
“The adoption of the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill by the UK Parliament raises major issues about the human rights of asylum seekers and the rule of law more...
Kongress fördert „Open Government“ in der Ukraine
Die ukrainische Plattform für den Dialog zwischen nationaler und lokaler Ebene hat eine Sitzung zum Thema „Open Government als Schlüsselzutat für widerstandsfähige Lokalbehörden“ abgehalten. „Es ist erfreulich, dass die ukrainischen Behörden weiterhin Zeit und Ressourcen investieren, um die...
Exchange of views between the Commissioner for Human Rights and the PACE Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination
Speech delivered on the occasion of the exchange of views between the Commissioner for Human Rights and the PACE Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination Chairperson, esteemed...
Georgia: concerns about the compatibility of the draft law “On transparency of foreign influence” with the rights to freedom of association and expression
In a letter addressed to the Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia published today, Commissioner O’Flaherty expresses concerns about the compatibility of the draft law “On transparency...
Commissioner pledges to prioritise the defence of civil society
Speech delivered at the exchange of views with the Council of Europe's Conference of International Non-Governmental Organisations (CINGO): “Dear friends, Thank you for inviting me to...
The Commissioner calls for an enhanced respect for the dignity of Romani people
Speech - Commissioner O’Flaherty participated in the International Romani Day celebration held at the European Youth Centre in Strasbourg, where he has cast a rose in the river in honour of the...
Lage in Georgien: Erklärung der Generalsekretärin
Die Generalsekretärin des Europarates, Marija Pejčinović Burić, hat heute die folgende Erklärung abgegeben: „Ich bedauere zutiefst die heutige Entscheidung des georgischen Parlaments, das Veto der Präsidentin zu überstimmen und trotz der Kritik internationaler Partner bezüglich seiner...
Gabrielius Landsbergis: ‘The fate of Europe is currently being decided in Ukraine’
“The Council of Europe is celebrating its 75th anniversary. We can be proud of its principled performance when faced with an unprecedented ethical choice. It is one of the very few organisations that expelled the aggressor state right after the start of Russia’s full-scale war of aggression...
PACE Standing Committee holds current affairs debate on 'Recent challenges to democracy in Georgia'
PACE’s Standing Committee, meeting in Vilnius, held a current affairs debate on “Recent challenges to democracy in Georgia”, focusing primarily on the controversial adoption by the Georgian Parliament of the law on transparency of foreign influence and the mass protests it has sparked. Opening...
Current affairs debate on 'Recent challenges to democracy in Georgia'
PACE’s Standing Committee, meeting in Vilnius, held a current affairs debate on “Recent challenges to democracy in Georgia”, focusing primarily on the controversial adoption by the Georgian Parliament of the law on transparency of foreign influence and the mass protests it has sparked. Opening...
Lithuanian Prime Minister meets with the Women@PACE group in Vilnius
“With seven women and eight men as Ministers, your government has become the most gender-balanced cabinet in eastern Europe, with women holding key ministries, notably those of Justice, Finance, Economy, and the Interior,” said PACE Secretary General Despina Chatzivassiliou-Tsovilis, welcoming...
MONEYVAL veröffentlicht drei Folgeberichte über Bulgarien, den Heiligen Stuhl und San Marino
Der Expertenausschuss für die Bewertung von Maßnahmen gegen Geldwäsche und Terrorismusfinanzierung (MONEYVAL) hat drei Folgeberichte veröffentlicht, in denen er die Fortschritte Bulgariens, des Heiligen Stuhls (einschließlich des Staates Vatikanstadt) und San Marinos bei der Umsetzung der...
2024 World Forum for Democracy: call for initiatives
The 12th World Forum for Democracy, “Democracy and Diversity - Can we transcend the divides?” will take place from 6-8 November 2024 in Strasbourg. In a year during which around one half of...
