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Secretary General reacts to Turkey avalanches
The Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Marija Pejčinović Burić, has expressed her sadness and dismay at the avalanches in eastern Turkey that are reported to have claimed many lives. “Our thoughts are with the people of Turkey as we hear the terrible news unfolding of avalanches that...
Secretary General in Brussels to discuss cooperation with the EU
Council of Europe Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić is carrying out a working visit to the European Union institutions in Brussels from 5 to 7 February, focussing on cooperation between the Council of Europe and the EU. During the visit, the Secretary General will take part in meetings...
Committee of Ministers agrees checklist to stop “worrying trend” of election winners abusing power
The Committee of Ministers has today agreed a checklist aimed at ensuring that election winners uphold democratic practices. The checklist – compiled by the Venice Commission, the Council of Europe’s constitutional expert group – gives governments guidelines on how to maintain the checks and...
