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Secretary General statement following the 5th Meeting of the Conference of Participants of the Register of Damage for Ukraine
The Register of Damage is central to the Council of Europe’s work to ensure accountability for the crimes committed by the Russian Federation in its war of aggression against Ukraine. It was established quickly and efficiently and has already achieved a great deal in a very short time, with more...
Venice Commission holding plenary session
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...
Strategic priorities, gender equality and youth among highlights of international NGOs General Assembly
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...
Tune in to EDQM On Air to get your dose of information on European public health
We are excited to announce the launch of EDQM On Air, the first podcast from the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM) of the Council of Europe! Tune in for expert insights, engaging discussions and inspiring stories and discover how the EDQM, together with its...
Congress supports Ukrainian municipalities and regions in using the Register of Damage - Congress of Local and Regional Authorities
“We strongly believe in the role of local and regional authorities in the recovery and reconstruction of Ukraine, and they should also play a key role in making the Register of Damage for...
Czechia urged to step up efforts to prevent human trafficking for labour exploitation
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...
International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction: Urgent action needed to increase local and regional risk-preparedness
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...
The Artist as Defender of Human Rights
Keynote address The Artist as Defender of Human Rights, by the Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, delivered at the Hugh Lane Gallery in Dublin, Ireland, at the Special Evening Lecture organised...
Judges and prosecutors trained on investigating and examining illegal financing of political parties and electoral campaigns - Council of Europe Office in Chisinau
About 25 judges and prosecutors participated in a specialised training workshop on investigating and examining illegal funding of political parties and electoral campaigns. The one-day training session, held at the National Institute of Justice, covered critical topics such as the legal framework...
Protection of national minorities in Bulgaria and Montenegro: expert committee publishes new opinions
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...
Support Ukrainian Municipalities: A Call for Action
Out of Ukraine’s 1 469 communities, 356 have already concluded international partnerships. These partnerships are lifelines, offering access to European programmes, funding mechanisms, youth and cultural exchanges, capacity-building opportunities, and – most importantly – solidarity and trust in...
The CEPEJ Network of national correspondents will meet on the occasion of the publication of the 2024 CEPEJ Evaluation Report
The CEPEJ is organising the 18th meeting of its network of national correspondents on 16 October in Strasbourg. This Network is responsible for collecting the data needed to prepare the...
47th meeting of the CEPEJ Working Group on evaluation of judicial systems
The CEPEJ Working Group on evaluation of judicial systems (CEPEJ-GT-EVAL) will hold its 47th meeting in Strasbourg on 17 and 18 October 2024. During this meeting, the Working Group will review...
Европейский и Всемирный день против смертной казни, 10 октября 2024 г.
Совместное заявление Верховного представителя Европейского союза и Генерального секретаря Совета Европы
European and World Day against the Death Penalty, 10 October 2024
Committee of Ministers calls on member states to remain firm in their commitment to oppose the death penalty
Congress session: Protecting Ukraine’s cultural heritage, ageing communities, common challenges to grassroots democracy in Europe and 10 years of direct youth engagement
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...
‘Death penalty does not make societies safer,’ says General Rapporteur
On the eve of the 22nd World Day against the Death Penalty (10 October), PACE General Rapporteur on the abolition of the death penalty, Gala Veldhoen (Netherlands, SOC), made the following statement: “This year’s theme, ‘The death penalty protects no one,’ is a timely reminder of the persistent...
AI in prisons and probation: new Council of Europe recommendation aims to ensure respect for human rights and dignity
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...
Sports Ministers gather in Porto to discuss the role of sport in society
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...
High-level officials of North Macedonia discussed necessary interventions following latest report of the Committee against Torture
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...
Data protection and privacy rights: first regional HELP course launched in the Southern Mediterranean region
On 1 October, the Council of Europe launched the first regional course on Data Protection and Privacy Rights of the Human Rights Education for Legal Professionals (HELP) programme in the.... Latest news about Council of Europe work in field of data protection
Local elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina: improved electoral process but lack of genuine public engagement
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...
Report highlights inadequate healthcare access for LGBTI people, recommends solutions
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...
One year after the Hamas attack, Secretary General commemorates victims, reiterates absolute condemnation of terrorism and calls for hostages to be freed immediately
“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...
Council of Europe is “first line of defence” for democratic values in Europe
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...
Генеральный секретарь принял участие в XIX саммите Франкофонии
«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...
Европейский день донорства – 2024: праздник жизни и дарения
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...
CEC strengthens crisis communication skills ahead of 2024 elections
Around 15 representatives of the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) enhanced their crisis communication skills in preparation of Presidential Elections and the EU-related Republican Constitutional Referendum (20.10.2024) at the seminar organised by the Council of Europe Office in Chisinau....
Central Electoral Commission staff trained on the use of new Postal voting e-module
The Central Electoral Commission (CEC)’ s electronic system of the postal vote is now fully operational. Newly developed Postal voting module and an upgraded Preliminary Registration module of the of the State Automated Information System Elections have been tested during June-August. Both...
Ukrainian delegation visits Portugal to focus on post-war elections and out-of-country voting
From September 25 to 27, 2024, a Ukrainian delegation, including representatives from the Central Election Commission and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, took part in a three-days visit to Lisbon, Portugal, organised and conducted with the support of the Council of Europe*. The visit...
Министр иностранных дел Тимчо Муцунски подтверждает приверженность Северной Македонии европейским ценностям, правам человека и верховенству права
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...
Call for participation: Making justice accessible across Europe and strengthening the trust of citizens in the judicial system
Every year on 25 October, on the European Day of Justice, events for European citizens, students and justice professionals are organised across Europe. The CEPEJ supports the commitment of...
Ninety years on from the Holodomor, Ukraine once again faces the threat of genocide
Ninety years on from the Holodomor, Stalin's genocide by artificial famine which resulted in the deaths of millions of Ukrainians in 1932-33, Ukraine again faces the threat of genocide, Parliamentary Assembly has declared, urging all governments to help the people of Ukraine "fight off the...
Secretary General meets UNESCO Director-General
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...
European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice President visited Kazakhstan
The President of the CEPEJ, Francesco Depasquale (Malta), visited Kazakhstan on 3 and 4 October 2024. On the occasion of the 9th Congress of Judges and a Round Table on the strategy for...
Parliamentary Assembly pledges full support to Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilians ‘until the last captive is released’
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...
Председатель Комитета министров Ландсбергис: для обеспечения устойчивого мира и соблюдения прав человека необходимы коллективные усилия
«Настало время оказать еще большее давление на Россию и обеспечить в полном объеме ее привлечение к ответственности за совершенные преступления», − заявил председатель Комитета министров, министр иностранных дел Литвы Габриэлюс Ландсбергис, обращаясь к Парламентской ассамблее. «Только так мы...
Генеральный секретарь встретился с Его Светлостью князем Монако Альбертом II
Генеральный секретарь Ален Берсе и князь Монако Альберт II встретились в ходе визита суверенного князя, приуроченного к 20-летию вступления Княжества Монако в Совет Европы. Они обсудили вклад Монако в деятельность Совета Европы, важность многосторонности, приоритеты Организации и современные...
Парламентская ассамблея признала Джулиана Ассанжа «политическим заключенным» и предупредила о сдерживающем эффекте сурового обращения с ним
Парламентская ассамблея Совета Европы (ПАСЕ) выразила глубокую озабоченность по поводу «непропорционально сурового обращения» с Джулианом Ассанжем и заявила, что подобные меры имеют «опасный сдерживающий эффект» для журналистов и наносят ущерб защите журналистов и информаторов во всем мире....
Combatting ageism: human rights should not be denied or limited with age
“Human rights should not be denied or limited with age”, said Andrea Eder-Gitschthaler, on the occasion of the International Day of Older Persons (1 October). Ms Eder-Gitschthaler, rapporteur on “Overcoming age-based discrimination against older persons”, underlines that access...
Parliamentary Assembly welcomes reforms in Bosnia and Herzegovina, but highlights ‘insufficient progress’ in areas crucial for the functioning of democratic institutions
Parliamentary Assembly congratulated the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina for the pace of reforms since 2022, which has allowed the opening of the accession negotiations with the EU in March 2024. However, it remains concerned about “the lack of progress in some areas crucial for the...
Parliamentary Assembly denounces the human rights situation in Iran and calls for strengthening the protection of Iranians in Europe
The Parliamentary Assembly expressed its concern about the persecution of human rights defenders in Iran and abroad, in particular in the Council of Europe member States, by the Iranian regime. The resolution, unanimously adopted by PACE on the basis of the report by Max Lucks (Germany, SOC...
На осенней пленарной сессии Парламентской ассамблеи Генеральный секретарь подчеркивает важнейшую роль Совета Европы
«Совокупность последствий этих войн, изменения климата и разрушения демократии представляет собой беспрецедентный вызов для наших обществ. Вызов, который я попытался описать как идеальный шторм. Столкнувшись с этим вызовом, Совет Европы уже продемонстрировал свою прочность, свой богатый опыт,...
Neutralising harmful propaganda while preserving the right to freedom of expression
Propaganda can be used to manipulate public opinion and threaten our common values and human dignity, as well as the proper functioning of our democratic systems, impairing the development of free opinions and informed citizen participation in public debate and decision making, the Assembly said...
Parliamentary Assembly elects Anna Adamska-Gallant judge to the European Court of Human Rights in respect of Poland
The Parliamentary Assembly elected Anna Adamska-Gallant as judge to the European Court of Human Rights in respect of Poland. Ms Adamska-Gallant, having obtained an absolute majority of votes cast, is elected judge of the European Court of Human Rights for a term of...
Parliamentary Assembly recommends a set of measures to clarify the fate of missing migrants
Parliamentary Assembly expressed its concern about the phenomenon of migrants, refugees and asylum seekers going missing, “a tragedy largely underestimated as a human rights issue,” believing that policy responses are needed across Europe and the world. It marked its solidarity with the families...
Deteriorating situation of human rights, rule of law and democracy in Azerbaijan
"On 24 January, our Assembly resolved not to ratify the credentials of the Azerbaijani delegation. The Assembly was among other things worried about the lack of cooperation in monitoring procedure and lack of invitation to observe the early presidential election of 7 February. It also cited the...
International Day of Non-Violence: Violence against grassroots politicians has a chilling effect on local democracy
On the occasion of International Day of Non-Violence (2 October), Bernd Vöhringer, Congress Rapporteur on combating violence against local and regional elected representatives, has made the following statement: “Over the last ten years, we have witnessed an alarming rise in violent attacks...
Congress observes local elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina
A 20-member delegation from the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities will carry out an election observation mission from 3 to 7 October to observe the local elections throughout the country. Prior to the election day, the delegation, led by Carla Dejonghe, Belgium (R, ILDG), is expected to...
Julian Assange at Parliamentary Assembly hearing, ahead of a plenary debate on his case: 'I pleaded guilty to journalism'
Julian Assange, accompanied by his wife Stella, took part in a parliamentary hearing on his detention and conviction - and their chilling effect on human rights - ahead of a full plenary debate on this topic by the Parliamentary Assembly due on 2 October. The hearing was organised by the...
Application of artificial intelligence in healthcare
The impact of AI on the ′patient-doctor′ relationship is the focus of a new report by the Council of Europe’s Steering Committee for Human Rights in the fields of Biomedicine and Health...
Владимир Кара-Мурза: «Лучшим обещанием долгосрочной безопасности и стабильности на нашем континенте является демократическая Россия»
В своем выступлении до начала церемонии вручения премии имени Вацлава Гавела в области прав человека 2024 года Владимир Кара-Мурза − лауреат премии 2022 года − выразил глубокое уважение финалистам этого года и воздал должное лауреатам прошлых лет, которые до сих пор находятся в заключении «за...
Congress supports including local and regional governments in the UN work
Speaking at the UN 4th Forum of Mayors, in Geneva on 30 September 2024, Congress Secretary General Mathieu Mori welcomed the adoption by the UN General Assembly of the Pact for the Future and...
Parliamentary Assembly called on the CEB to enhance support for reconstruction in Ukraine and focus on social dimensions of climate change
Parliamentary Assembly, meeting in plenary session in Strasbourg, congratulated the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) for “its flexible and tailored support to its member states” in the context of the pandemic and natural disasters, and for the rapid assistance to Ukrainian refugees. The...
Parliamentary Assembly elects two new Vice-Presidents
Parliamentary Assembly elected, at the opening of its Autumn 2023 Session, two news Vice-Presidents: Gerardo Giovagnoli (Saint-Marin,SOC) and Andries Gryffroy (Belgique, NI). Nineteen Vice-Presidents are elected annually at the beginning of an ordinary session and remain in office until the...
Theodoros Rousopoulos: 'We must not rest until all political prisoners in Russia and Belarus are freed'
“Dear Vladimir, let me once again express my utmost relief to see you free, and all the more determined to continue with your fight for the free and democratic Russia which we all long for, and which poses no threat to its neighbours nor to its own citizens”, PACE President said today at the...
Премия имени Вацлава Гавела 2024 года присуждена венесуэльскому политическому деятелю и правозащитнице Марии Корине Мачадо
Двенадцатая премия имени Вацлава Гавела в области прав человека, которой отмечаются выдающиеся действия гражданского общества в защиту прав человека, была присуждена ведущему венесуэльскому политическому деятелю и правозащитнице Марии Корине Мачадо. Премия в размере 60 000 евро была вручена на...
“Youth, Ukraine, Europe: coming of age during war”
How can European youth policy adapt to the war in Ukraine, and how can we support the well-being of young people coming of age in war conditions, displaced within their own country or to other European states? This is the key question of a five-day seminar in Strasbourg starting on Monday 30...
Georgia: Parliamentary Assembly monitors and observer mission head express deep concern as Transparency International Georgia is forced to end its election operation
“We are deeply concerned by the fact that Transparency International Georgia has been forced to close its election observation operations because of the deplorable decision by the Anti-Corruption Bureau to declare this civil society organisation and its Director as ‘subjects with a declared...
Podgorica early local elections orderly but improvements desired
A five-member Congress Election Observation Mission completed its mission to monitor the early municipal elections in Podgorica, which took place on Sunday 29 September in 212 polling stations. On election day, four Congress teams led by Randi Mondorf (Denmark, R, ILDG) visited 55 randomly...
Youth participation in focus at Cultural Routes Forum in Hungary
More than 350 participants from over 30 member states of the Enlarged Partial Agreement on Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe (EPA) attended the 13th Annual Advisory Forum on the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe in Visegrád, Hungary (25-27 September) to explore “Transmission and...
Выступление Генерального секретаря на Генеральной Ассамблее ООН
«В течение всего этого года, года 75-летия Совета Европы, мы будем добиваться того, чтобы как можно больше стран подписали и ратифицировали наши ключевые конвенции, в период отступления от принципов демократии, с тем чтобы наши государства-члены в большей мере способствовали поддержанию наших...
Congress experts discuss foreign interference with local and regional electoral processes in Europe
Meeting in Strasbourg on 26-27 September 2024, the Group of Independent Experts on the European Charter of Local Self-Government – an advisory expert body for the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities...
Exchange of views at the Committee of Ministers on the abolition of the death penalty focused on the situation in Belarus
On 25 September, the Minister Deputies had a thematic exchange of views on the abolition of the death penalty which was focused on the situation in Belarus, the only country in Europe which...
Вручение премии имени Вацлава Гавела 2024 года станет одним из центральных событий осенней сессии ПАСЕ
Церемония вручения премии имени Вацлава Гавела в области прав человека 2024 года, которой награждаются выдающиеся правозащитники со всего мира, станет одним из центральных событий осенней сессии Парламентской ассамблеи Совета Европы (ПАСЕ), которая пройдет с 30 сентября по 4 октября. Победитель...
Slovakia: GRECO delegation urges tangible progress to prevent corruption and strengthen integrity in government and police
Following meetings in Bratislava on 26 September the Council of Europe’s Group of States against Corruption (GRECO) has called on the Slovak Republic to fully implement its recommendations to prevent corruption and strengthen integrity within the central government (persons with top executive...
Vilnius conference: multilevel governance's key role in strengthening democratic resilience
Improving participation, a clear distribution of competences between levels of governance, and dynamic dialogue between all actors can help ensure that effective multilevel governance counters populism and the polarisation of society. These were among the key takeaways of a conference organised...
Solitary confinement in prisons and its alternatives: a human rights perspective
Solitary confinement of prisoners is still widely used in many countries in Europe and around the world, although many studies suggest that it is often extremely damaging for prisoners’ physical and mental health and not conducive to their resocialisation. So how to mitigate this damage, and what...
Journalist safety campaign: improving cooperation between journalists and police at public events
As part of the Council of Europe's Campaign for the Safety of Journalists "Journalists Matter", a special seminar in Strasbourg is bringing together representatives of governments, police forces, press freedom organisations and associations of journalists to discuss the role of the police in...
Европейский день языков: поздравления от Гитанаса Науcеды, президента Литвы
В Европейский день языков мы можем лучше понять, что значит быть европейцем, и отпраздновать наше единство в разнообразии. It is no coincidence that as early as 1599, Mikalojus Daukša, the publisher of the first books in Lithuanian, wrote in his "Postilė" chapter The Preface Unto Benevolent...
‘Free and legitimate elections essential to safeguard Georgia’s place in Europe’, says head of Parliamentary Assembly pre-electoral delegation, ending visit
A Parliamentary Assembly pre-electoral delegation, headed by Iulian Bulai (Romania, ALDE), has concluded a two-day visit to Georgia (23-24 September 2024) ahead of the parliamentary elections of 26 October 2024. Mr Bulai stressed that these elections are taking place at a very crucial moment in...
Anti-torture Committee publishes report on its 2023 periodic visit to Estonia
The European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT) has published the report on its periodic visit to Estonia, carried out from 29...
Croatia: Implementing pilot of paperless commercial courts to improve efficiency in the judicial system
25 September – In Varaždin Croatia, high-level representatives of the Council of Europe, the European Commission’s Directorate General for Structural Reform Support (DG REFORM) and the...
Smart, inclusive, fair policies needed to counter instrumentalisation and politicisation of minority rights in Europe, says expert committee
Over the past two years, from mid-2022 to mid-2024, despite some positive developments and good practices, very worrying trends against diversity and minority rights in Europe have been observed, says the Advisory Committee on the Council of Europe’s Framework Convention for the Protection of...
Drugs in prison: Ensuring humane treatment of incarcerated people with substance use disorders
A conference in Strasbourg this week highlighted promising practices for people in custody who have substance use disorders (SUD). It addressed public health challenges in the drugs field and provided guidance to practitioners and policymakers in Europe. The Council of Europe’s European Committee...
Julian Assange to attend a PACE hearing in Strasbourg on his detention and conviction and their chilling effect on human rights
Julian Assange is to attend a parliamentary hearing in Strasbourg on Tuesday 1 October 2024 which will look at his detention and conviction and their chilling effect on human rights, ahead of a full plenary debate on this topic by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) the...
Языки в интересах достижения мира: Европейский день языков – 2024 посвящен языковому и культурному разнообразию Европы
Every year since 2001 the European Day of Languages marked on 26 September celebrates the wealth of languages coexisting in Europe and beyond. Over 225 languages are native to Europe alone, not including languages that arrived on the continent through migration. The motto of this year’s day is...
A practical guide for legislators on how to help Belarusians in exile in Europe
A guide for European parliamentarians and other policymakers on the practical steps they can take to help Belarusians living in exile in Council of Europe member states is published today. “The Luxembourg Solutions”, a 107-page guide in three languages (English, French and Belarusian) prepared by...
The Council of Europe supports the extension of the IGF mandate
A Declaration of the Committee of Ministers on the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) +20 review and the extension of the mandate of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) was...
New Book Release: History of the Council of Europe, 75 Years of European Co-operation
A new book tracing the remarkable history of the Council of Europe, from its creation in 1949 to its current challenges, has just been published. History of the Council of Europe, 75 Years of European Co-operation, by Professor Birte Wassenberg, offers an in-depth look at the development of this...
Innovation to help us live together better
The round table on “Local innovation for stronger local authorities” held on 13 September during the Congress Conference showed that social and technological innovation is as much about...
Spain’s system to protect regional and minority languages is well developed but gaps persist in justice, healthcare and public administration
In a new evaluation report the Council of Europe’s Committee of Experts of the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages concludes that while Spain has a well-developed system for the protection and promotion of its regional and minority languages, further efforts are needed to address...
Congress conference supports democracy, resilience and reconstruction in Ukraine
News from the front line featured constantly in the debate on co-ordinating the aid provided to Ukraine by associations of local and regional authorities in Europe and making it more...
Congress and national associations: advance the cause of local and regional democracy
The 4th Conference of National Associations of Local and Regional Authorities held in Strasbourg on 12 and 13 September gave the associations an opportunity to set out what they expect from...
Representation of women and young people: how to boost democratic participation at local and regional level? - Congress of Local and Regional Authorities
Making local and regional democracy more inclusive means first and foremost increasing the proportion of women among elected representatives, but also opening up assemblies to young people and...
Council of Europe evaluates anti-corruption progress in Ireland
The Council of Europe’s Group of States against Corruption (GRECO) has published a compliance report on Ireland, assessing the country’s progress in implementing recommendations from GRECO’s 2022 evaluation report on preventing corruption and promoting integrity in central governments (top...
Young people and policy makers discuss democracy and the climate crisis
Climate justice and effective action to tackle the triple planetary crises of global warming, pollution and loss of biodiversity are key concerns of young people. From 24 to 26 September, 120 young people, members of non-governmental youth organisations, voluntary and professional youth workers,...
Lithuania launches European Heritage Days 2024: “the Baltic Way was our road to freedom”
This year’s European Heritage Days festivities have been launched with programmes in more than 40 countries, exploring this year’s theme of “Heritage of Routes, Networks, and Connections.” Lithuania is currently holding the Presidency of the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers, and has...
Польша должна соблюдать свои международные обязательства в области прав человека на границе с Беларусью, заявил комиссар О'Флаэрти
Комиссар О'Флаэрти посетил Польшу с 16 по 18 сентября 2024 года. Основное внимание в ходе поездки было сосредоточено на ситуации на польско-белорусской границе и правах человека беженцев, просителей убежища и мигрантов. Визит комиссара был вызван давними сообщениями об инцидентах на...
Albania and Monaco thematic reports highlight key measures to combat domestic violence
The Council of Europe's Group of Experts on Action against Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (GREVIO) has published thematic reports on Albania and Monaco's implementation of the Istanbul Convention. The findings acknowledge positive developments, such as legal reforms, but also stress...
Исполнение постановлений ЕСПЧ: последние решения Комитета министров Совета Европы
Комитет министров Совета Европы опубликовал отдельные решения, принятые им на заседании по надзору за исполнением постановлений и решений Европейского суда по правам человека, которое он провел с 17 по 19 сентября. В ходе заседания Комитет министров принял 41 решение относительно 23 государств,...
First Meeting of the new Council of Europe Environment Governmental Committee
The Ad Hoc Multidisciplinary Group on Environment (GME) will hold its first meeting from 25 to 27 September 2024 in Strasbourg. This GME marks a new step in the Council of Europe’s intensified efforts to address environmental challenges and their impact on human rights, as set forth in the...
Including youth perspectives and participation across the Council of Europe’ work
The Council of Europe held a ground-breaking two-day consultative meeting on the inclusion of a youth perspective in the Organisation’s intergovernmental and other deliberations on 19-20 September 2024 at the European Youth Centre. Consultations were held as the Organisation is committed to...
Empowering the Future: Making the Social Rights of Youth Real
As part of the UN Summit of the Future Action Days, a side event on "Empowering the Future: Making the Social Rights of Youth Real" will take place on 20 September 2024, in New York, at the...
Republic of Moldova: PACE delegation concerned about significant foreign interference in forthcoming election
A pre-election delegation from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), concluding a visit to the Republic of Moldova on 17-18 September 2024, stressed that the country is at a critical crossroads. The upcoming presidential election and constitutional referendum on 20 October...
The Bern Convention celebrates its 45th anniversary
The Bern Convention, a key international treaty for the protection of Europe's fauna, flora and natural habitats, celebrates its 45th anniversary today. Signed in 1979, it was the first treaty to provide a framework for cooperation on biodiversity conservation. Since its entry into force in 1982,...
Commissioner’s video message to the Berlin Process Ministerial meeting on Roma integration within the EU enlargement process
Video message delivered to the Ministerial meeting on Roma integration within the EU enlargement process, organised in the context of the Berlin Process Meetings 2024, Berlin, 18 September 2024...
Council of Europe experts call for measures to boost regional and minority languages in the UK
Experts from the Council of Europe have urged the United Kingdom to adopt language strategies for Irish and Ulster Scots, in particular, and to strengthen the teaching of all regional or minority languages in the UK – including Cornish, Scots, Scottish Gaelic and Welsh – as well as Manx Gaelic on...
Council of Europe experts give guidance on applying the recovery and reflection period for victims of trafficking
A new Guidance Note published by GRETA, the Council of Europe anti trafficking body, highlights the purposes and principles of the recovery and reflection period and its legal basis and procedures. Provided for in Article 13 of the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in...
Ален Берсе, новый Генеральный секретарь
Обращаясь к заместителям министров, Генеральный секретарь подчеркнул исключительную важность работы, выполняемой Организацией, и обратил внимание на необходимость достижения результатов: «В год 75-летия Совета Европы, трудно дать количественную оценку всей пользы, которую приносит эта...
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