Newsletter January 2025
Council of Europe consolidates its action on migration and refugees
On 15 January, Secretary General Alain Berset informed the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers about his decision to consolidate and intensify the Organisation’s efforts to tackle one of the most pressing issues facing the continent today. Recognising the need for stability and...
PACE adopts resolution: "Immigration: one of the answers to Europe's demographic ageing"
The plenary week (27-31 January) showcased the intensive migration-related activities of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) and of its Committee on Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons. Key developments included the adoption of Kate Osamor's (United Kingdom, SOC)...
Décisions de la CEDH dans plusieurs affaires liées aux migrants
La Cour s’est prononcée dans deux affaires, G.R.J. c. Grèce et A.R.E. c. Grèce, portant sur des allégations de refoulement de demandeurs de protection internationale de la Grèce vers la Türkiye. La Cour a déclaré irrecevable la requête dans l’affaire G.R.J. c. Grèce. Dans cette affaire, la Cour a...
Le CPT publie un rapport sur sa visite en Norvège
Le 21 janvier, le Comité pour la prévention de la torture et des peines ou traitements inhumains ou dégradants (CPT) du Conseil de l’Europe a publié un rapport sur sa visite en Norvège en mai 2024, évaluant le traitement des ressortissants étrangers détenus. Le rapport critiquait les conditions...
"Key Actions for Gender Equality" brouchure launched
A brochure "Key Actions for Gender Equality" is now available, summarising the goals, measures, and actions of the Council of Europe Gender Equality Strategy 2024-2029, to offer a comprehensive roadmap for achieving equality. The publication outlines six strategic objectives, including preventing...
Council of Europe continues support for refugee women and girls in Armenia and Türkiye
In January 2025, the Council of Europe launched the second phase of its “Ending Violence Against Women and Promoting Gender Equality in Armenia” project, running through 2025-2026. The project will continue to focus on empowering refugee women and girls, particularly by facilitating their active...
Modèle pour une intégration inclusive des migrants et des réfugiés en Finlande
Un modèle pour la gouvernance multi-niveaux de l'intégration inclusive et des bonnes relations en Finlande vise à fournir des orientations sur la manière d'incorporer les éléments clés du modèle de gouvernance multiniveaux développé par le Conseil de l'Europe dans la mise en œuvre pratique des...
CINGO Committee on Migration Issues to visit Poland
On 31 Janjuary, the Conference of International Non-Governmental Organisations of the Council of Europe (CINGO) announced that a delegation from its Committee on Migration Issues will visit Poland from 10 to 14 February as part of its study on the accommodation of refugees and migrants. More...