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Venice Commission holding plenary session

Venice Commission 11 october 2024 Venice

The Council of Europe's Venice Commission holds its third plenary session of the year in Venice on 11 and 12 October. Agenda highlights include two rule of law opinions on Poland concerning draft amendments to the Law on the Public Prosecutor’s Office and European standards regulating the status...

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Strategic priorities, gender equality and youth among highlights of international NGOs General Assembly

conference of INGOs 11 october 2024 Strasbourg

The Conference of International Non-Governmental Organisations (CINGO) will hold its autumn General Assembly in hybrid format from 14 to 16 October. Meetings will be held in parallel by some of CINGO’s thematic committees and the newly created task force on civic space watch. The discussion and...

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Czechia urged to step up efforts to prevent human trafficking for labour exploitation

Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA) 11 october 2024 Strasbourg

The Czech authorities should strengthen their efforts to prevent and combat trafficking in human beings, in particular as regards labour exploitation, improve the identification of victims, and take further action to prevent child trafficking, according to a new report by the Council of Europe’s...

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International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction: Urgent action needed to increase local and regional risk-preparedness

Congress 11 october 2024 Strasbourg

On the occasion of International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (13 October), the President of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities, Marc Cools, has made the following statement: “In the current times of climate change, local and regional politicians must look into any disaster risks...

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Protection of national minorities in Bulgaria and Montenegro: expert committee publishes new opinions

Advisory Committee on the Council of Europe Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities 10 october 2024 Strasbourg

The Advisory Committee on the Council of Europe Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities has published new opinions assessing the developments of the situation with national minorities in Bulgaria and Montenegro and providing recommendations to the authorities of the two...

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Европейский и Всемирный день против смертной казни, 10 октября 2024 г.

Совет Европы 9 октября 2024 г. Страсбург

Совместное заявление Верховного представителя Европейского союза и Генерального секретаря Совета Европы

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European and World Day against the Death Penalty, 10 October 2024

Committee of Ministers 9 october 2024 Strasbourg

Committee of Ministers calls on member states to remain firm in their commitment to oppose the death penalty

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Congress session: Protecting Ukraine’s cultural heritage, ageing communities, common challenges to grassroots democracy in Europe and 10 years of direct youth engagement

Congress session 9 October 2024 Strasbourg

The Congress of Local and Regional Authorities will hold its 47th session from 15 to 17 October in Strasbourg, France. On this occasion, the Congress will hold a special debate on Wednesday 16 October to mark the 10th anniversary of its ‘Rejuvenating Politics’ pioneering initiative aimed at...

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AI in prisons and probation: new Council of Europe recommendation aims to ensure respect for human rights and dignity

Council of Europe 9 october 2024 Strasbourg

The Council of Europe has issued recommendations to its 46 member states aimed at ensuring that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and related digital technologies by prison and probation services respects the human rights and dignity of detainees, probationers, as well as staff. In a new...

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Sports Ministers gather in Porto to discuss the role of sport in society

Deputy Secretary General 8 october 2024 porto

More than 220 participants from over 40 countries gathered in Porto, Portugal from 8-10 October 2024 for the 18th Council of Europe Conference of Ministers Responsible for Sport. The Ministers' focus was on collaborative governing and good governance in sport. Organised by the Enlarged Partial...

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High-level officials of North Macedonia discussed necessary interventions following latest report of the Committee against Torture

Council of Europe 8 October 2024 North Macedonia

In a high-level meeting, senior officials working on prison reform discussed the way forward to address the key challenges stemming from the main findings of the European Committee against Torture (CPT) 2023 report on North Macedonia. The event was attended by the State Secretary of the Ministry...

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Local elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina: improved electoral process but lack of genuine public engagement

Congress 7 october 2024 Strasbourg

At the invitation of the Bosnia and Herzegovina authorities, the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe deployed a mission to observe the local elections held on 6 October 2024 throughout the country. The Congress mission was led by Carla Dejonghe (Belgium, ILDG) and...

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Report highlights inadequate healthcare access for LGBTI people, recommends solutions

Council of Europe 7 October 2024 Strasbourg

A new Council of Europe report “Right to the Highest Attainable Standard of Health and Access to Healthcare for LGBTI People in Europe“ has revealed substantial disparities and systemic challenges. It proposes numerous recommendations to the Council of Europe member states to improve the...

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One year after the Hamas attack, Secretary General commemorates victims, reiterates absolute condemnation of terrorism and calls for hostages to be freed immediately

Secretary General 7 october 2024 Strasbourg

“One year on from the horrific Hamas attack on Israeli civilians and civilians of other nationalities, we reiterate our absolute condemnation of terrorism, commemorate those who lost their lives and solemnly call for the prompt release of the hostages still held in Gaza. The Hamas attack has...

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Council of Europe is “first line of defence” for democratic values in Europe

Deputy Secretary General 7 october 2024 Oslo

Deputy Secretary General Bjorn Berge has taken part in a lively and informative seminar on “How to ensure democratic resilience in Europe”, organised by the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs in Oslo, Norway. Other speakers included Norwegian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Maria...

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Генеральный секретарь принял участие в XIX саммите Франкофонии

Secretary General 7 October 2024 Strasbourg

«Мы собрались здесь, чтобы отметить центральную роль французского языка как вектора развития демократии, прав человека и многосторонности», – заявил Генеральный секретарь Ален Берсе на проходящем в Виллер-Котре и Париже XIX саммите Франкофонии «Создавать, заниматься инновационной деятельностью и...

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Европейский день донорства – 2024: праздник жизни и дарения

Совет Европы 3 октября 2024 г. Страсбург

Европейский день донорства органов, тканей и клеток – это сильная инициатива, благодаря которой уже почти 30 лет осуществляется повышение уровня осведомленности о потенциале донорства органов, тканей и клеток в плане спасения жизни. Проводимый Европейским директоратом по качеству лекарственных...

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Министр иностранных дел Тимчо Муцунски подтверждает приверженность Северной Македонии европейским ценностям, правам человека и верховенству права

Совет Европы 3 октября 2024 г. Страсбург

Обращаясь сегодня к Парламентской ассамблее Совета Европы (ПАСЕ), министр иностранных дел и внешней торговли Северной Македонии Тимчо Мукунски подтвердил неизменную приверженность своей страны европейским ценностям, правам человека и верховенству права. Министр Муцунски подчеркнул, что 75-летие...

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Secretary General meets UNESCO Director-General

Secretary General 3 october 2024 Strasbourg

Secretary General Alain Berset met with UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay at the Palais de l’Europe. The meeting followed up an exchange of views held on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79) in New York and provided an opportunity to highlight...

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Parliamentary Assembly pledges full support to Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilians ‘until the last captive is released’

Parliamentary Assembly session 2 October 2024 Strasbourg

Parliamentary Assembly has demanded that prisoners of war and civilians held in Russian captivity be treated in line with international humanitarian law and human rights standards, pledging to “remain involved until the last captive is released”. A total of 65 956 servicemen and civilians have...

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