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Human Rights in the Era of AI: Europe as international Standard Setter for Artificial Intelligence
The Federal Foreign Office and the Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection of Germany, in cooperation with the Council of Europe, are organising a conference entitled “Human Rights in the Era of AI - Europe as international Standard Setter for Artificial Intelligence”. Taking place on...
United Kingdom, Germany extend protection of minority languages
The United Kingdom and Germany have extended the protection they accord to minority languages under the Council of Europe’s Language Charter (ECRML). This is the first time since 2008 that State Parties have accepted additional undertakings under this treaty. On 23 December 2020, the United...
Key indicators to combat human trafficking for labour exploitation
GRETA issues new guidance to member States
PACE President reacts to ‘assault on democracy’ at US Capitol: 'who does not speak up, consents'
PACE President Rik Daems, reacting to events at the US Capitol in Washington DC, has condemned what he described as “an assault on democracy by an extremist mob, incited by false claims and irresponsible statements at the highest political level”. “This is not America!” the President said,...