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Commissioner's Shout-out

Human rights should be an integral part of any peace talks on Ukraine

11/03/2025 Strasbourg

Amidst tectonic geopolitical shifts and the retreat of multilateralism, we are witnessing how human rights are being sidelined. A stark illustration of this are the current discussions about peace negotiations over Russia’s war against Ukraine. Every day since the start of Russia’s full-scale...

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Commissioner's Shout Out

US aid freeze is leaving a void. Europe must fill it.

20/02/2025 Strasbourg

The decision by the Administration of the United States of America to suspend international aid has a negative impact on millions of people around the world, including in Europe. In response, Council of Europe member states should redouble their efforts to uphold the Organisation’s principles. I...

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