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Italy: visit of the Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities
A delegation of the Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities is visiting Italy this week (7-11 April 2025) to evaluate progress made in the protection of national minorities. This is the sixth visit of the Advisory Committee to Italy. The delegation...
Republic of Moldova: receipt of the 6th cycle State Report
The Republic of Moldova submitted its Sixth State Report on 1 April 2025 pursuant to Article 25, paragraph 2, of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities. It is now up to the Advisory Committee to consider it and adopt an opinion intended for the Committee of Ministers.
Portugal: visit of the Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities
A delegation of the Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities is visiting Portugal this week (24-28 March 2025) to evaluate progress made in the protection of national minorities. This is the fifth visit of the Advisory Committee to Portugal. The...
Romania: receipt of the 6th cycle State Report
Romania submitted its Sixth State Report together with its Appendices 1, 2, 3 and 4 on 18 March 2025 pursuant to Article 25, paragraph 2, of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities. It is now up to the Advisory Committee to consider it and adopt an opinion intended for...
Switzerland: Follow-up dialogue
A follow-up meeting on the Fifth Opinion on Switzerland of the Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities is taking place today in Bern. The discussion focuses on implementing the recommendations adopted by the Advisory Committee in the last...
Adoption of a Committee of Ministers’ resolution on Lithuania
The Committee of Ministers has adopted a resolution on the implementation of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities by Lithuania on 12 March 2025: Resolution CM/ResCMN(2025)1 on the implementation of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities by...
85th plenary meeting of the Advisory Committee
On 24-28 February 2025, the Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities held its 85th plenary meeting in Strasbourg. The Advisory Committee adopted its final opinions on the implementation of the Convention by Finland and Serbia. These opinions will...
Ireland: publication of the 5th Advisory Committee Opinion
The Fifth Opinion on Ireland of the Council of Europe Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities has been published today together with the government comments.
Lithuania: publication of the 5th Advisory Committee Opinion
The Fifth Opinion on Lithuania of the Council of Europe Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities has been published today together with the government comments. A summary of the Opinion is also available in Lithuanian.
Ukraine: receipt of the 6th cycle State Report
Ukraine submitted its Sixth State Report on 10 January 2025 pursuant to Article 25, paragraph 2, of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities. It is now up to the Advisory Committee to consider it and adopt an opinion intended for the Committee of Ministers.
Adoption of a Committee of Ministers’ resolution on Montenegro
The Committee of Ministers has adopted a resolution on the implementation of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities by Montenegro on 11 December 2024: Resolution CM/ResCMN(2024)13 on the implementation of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National...
Republic of Moldova: Follow-up dialogue
A follow-up meeting concerning the Fifth Opinion on the Republic of Moldova of the Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities is being organised today in Chişinău by the Agency for Interethnic Relations of the Government of the Republic of Moldova....
Hungary: visit of the Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities
A delegation of the Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities is visiting Hungary this week (2–6 December 2024) to evaluate progress made in the protection of national minorities. This is the sixth visit of the Advisory Committee to Hungary. The...
Azerbaijan: publication of the 5th Advisory Committee Opinion
The Fifth Opinion on Azerbaijan of the Council of Europe Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities has been published on 15 November 2024 together with the government comments. A summary of the Opinion is also available in Azerbaijani.
Spain: visit of the Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities
A delegation of the Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities is visiting Spain this week (12-15 November 2024) to evaluate progress made in the protection of national minorities. This is the sixth visit of the Advisory Committee to Spain. The...
Cyprus: visit of the Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities
A delegation of the Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities is visiting Cyprus this week (5-8 November 2024) to evaluate progress made in the protection of national minorities. This is the sixth visit of the Advisory Committee to Cyprus. The...
Adoption of a Committee of Ministers’ resolution on Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Committee of Ministers has adopted a resolution on the implementation of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities by Bosnia and Herzegovina on 23 October 2024: Resolution CM/ResCMN(2024)11 on the implementation of the Framework Convention for the Protection of...
84th plenary meeting of the Advisory Committee and election of the new bureau
On 14-18 October 2024, the Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities held its 84th plenary meeting in Strasbourg. The Advisory Committee adopted its final opinions on the implementation of the Convention by Ireland and Lithuania. These opinions will...
Enhancing minority rights through inclusive education: new practical guide published
Strasbourg, 17 October 2024 – Inclusive educational environment recognising diversity, promoting a spirit of tolerance and mutual respect, addressing discrimination and segregation is crucial for enhancing rights of persons belonging to national minorities. What should be done in practice by...
Coming soon: Launch event for the new Thematic Commentary on Education by the Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities on 17 October
Strasbourg: On 31 May 2024, the Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities adopted a new Thematic Commentary on Education under the Framework Convention, revising and replacing the Thematic Commentary No. 1 (2006). This Thematic Commentary sets out...
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