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Netherlands: Minority rights generally well respected for Frisian minority but could be extended to other communities
The minority rights of the Frisian minority in the Netherlands are generally well protected, say Council of Europe experts, but they are too often limited to the province of Fryslân (Friesland). The protection granted by the Council of Europe’s national minorities convention should also be...
Council of Europe supports Ukraine’s territorial integrity, including Crimea, says Secretary General
“The Council of Europe maintains its unwavering commitment to Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. Including Crimea”, highlighted Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić addressing the Third Summit of the Crimea Platform. While mentioning her second annual report on...
Official award ceremony of the 2023 Europe Prize to the city of Bolesławiec
On 18 August, the city of Bolesławiec (Poland) held a ceremony to celebrate the official award of the Europe Prize 2023, in the presence of a large public and representatives of twinned cities, the business sector, schools, the church and various associations, the President and municipalities of...