Newsroom
European countries must lift obstacles to reunification of refugee families
“The right to family reunification is a fundamental part of the right to family life, which is protected by international human rights law. This right is particularly important for refugees in Europe. Because of the dangers they face at home, their only option to enjoy their right to family life...
Hungarian law on foreign-funded NGOs - despite amendments - still raises Venice Commission concerns
The European Commission for Democracy through Law (the “Venice Commission”) today adopted an opinion clarifying its preliminary opinion on the previous Draft Law on the Transparency of Organisations Receiving Support from Abroad of Hungary. In the clarification, the Council of Europe expert body...
Conference on reporting about terrorism: challenges and ethical dilemmas
The Council of Europe is organising a conference in Strasbourg on 19 June to discuss the responsibilities and the challenges that journalists face when reporting about terrorist attacks, including the widespread use of social media and the constraints created by anti-terrorist laws. The event...
Moldova: plans to reform electoral system and presidential powers critically assessed by the Venice Commission
During its plenary session today, the Council of Europe’s constitutional law experts – the Venice Commission - adopted opinions that critically assess a draft law for Moldova’s electoral system for the election of Parliament and a proposal to expand presidential powers. Proposed reform to the...
