Newsroom
Belarus democratic forces in Helsinki for parliamentary dialogue on the future for Belarus
Leading representatives of democratic forces from Belarus – including their leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya – as well as members of civil society and journalists are joining parliamentarians from across Europe in Helsinki on 11-12 January to discuss the democratic future of Belarus. The “Helsinki...
A 30-year long relationship with Syracuse University grows even stronger
The Council of Europe and the US-based Syracuse University have announced a new agreement that strengthens and expands an existing relationship by providing internships for students studying abroad in Strasbourg, France, as well as research opportunities for students and faculty. The agreement...
New Year message from Congress President Marc Cools
I would like to convey my best wishes for a prosperous and successful year 2024 – the year of the 75th anniversary of the Council of Europe and of the 30th anniversary of its Congress of Local and Regional Authorities. We are beginning this year with enormous challenges facing our democracies,...
75th anniversary year for the Council of Europe
2024 will mark the 75th anniversary of the Council of Europe - an occasion to raise awareness of the Organisation’s positive impact on people’s daily lives over three-quarters of a century, protecting human rights, democracy and the rule of law. It will also be an opportunity to look forward and...