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PACE summer session: Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, challenges to democracy in Georgia, Vigdís Prize
A joint debate on the legal and human rights aspects of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, on the role of sanctions and on the erasure of cultural identity are among the highlights of the summer plenary session of the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly, taking place from 24 to 28 June...
GRECO: 25 years helping states to combat corruption
The Council of Europe´s Group of States against Corruption (GRECO) is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2024. Since 1999, when it was established, GRECO has been a driving force in countering corruption in its member states, which today include the 46 Council of Europe member states, the United...
Budapest Convention reaches 75 Parties
Benin, Fiji and Kiribati have acceded to the Convention on Cybercrime. With these new accessions, made in Strasbourg on 20 June in the presence of Deputy Secretary General Bjørn Berge, 75 States are now Parties, two have signed it and 18 have been invited to accede to the Convention....
Украина стала государством − участником Обсерватории по преподаванию истории в Европе
После года членства в качестве государства-наблюдателя Украина присоединилась к Обсерватории по преподаванию истории в Европе в качестве полноправного государства-участника. “Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine reconfirmed the need to change approaches and practices in history teaching, the...
World Refugee Day: Upholding refugee rights shows shared values and humanity
Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić has marked World Refugee Day by paying tribute to the support given by Council of Europe member states to millions of refugees. “Our continued commitment to upholding the rights of refugees is a testament to our shared values. Over the last decade, Europe...
Key challenges of 2023 and beyond: dire situation of people displaced by war, the rise of antisemitism and anti-Muslim racism
Addressing the situation of people displaced by war and other emergencies, countering the rise of antisemitism in Europe as a result of the current conflict in the Middle East, taking resolute action against anti-Muslim racism and discrimination across the continent – these were the key trends in...
Junior Crystal Scales of Justice Prize awarded at the CEPEJ plenary meeting
The award ceremony for the Junior Crystal Scales of Justice Prize took place during the 42nd plenary meeting of the European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ), held in Strasbourg on June 18 and 19, 2024. The winning team of students from the Faculty of Law at Leiden University...
«Смерть – это не правосудие»: учебно-практический семинар в Страсбурге по отмене смертной казни
В сотрудничестве с партнерами со стороны гражданского общества «Вместе против смертной казни» (ECPM) и Немецкая коалиция за отмену смертной казни (GCADP) Совет Европы проводит второй раз учебно-практический семинар «Смерть – это не правосудие: отстаивание дела отмены смертной казни» в Страсбурге...
Secretary General marks 75th anniversary in Vilnius and opens EuroDig conference
“Lithuania has embarked on a positive and ambitious agenda for its Presidency of the Committee of Ministers. One that respects the legacy and ongoing aims of our Organisation. But also addresses some of the more recent and defining challenges of our times. This really is the story of the Council...
Exchange of views with the Committee of Ministers
Speech by Michael O’Flaherty at the Exchange of view with the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe President, distinguished Ambassadors, Thank you for the invitation to...
Journalism Excellence Awards honour media professionals for ethical reporting in combating racism and antigypsyism
Five media professionals have earned Journalism Excellence Awards for the programme “Ethical Media Reporting on Roma and Combating Racism and Antigypsyism through the Media.” Organised under the EU-CoE Joint Programme EQUIROM (Equality and Freedom from Discrimination for Roma), as part of the...
Denmark protects German minority to a high level, but should improve protection of other communities
Denmark has a high level of social welfare, protection of citizen rights and a strong focus on gender equality, which benefits also persons belonging to minorities, be it the recognised German minority or other non-recognised communities. However, in an opinion on Denmark’s implementation...
Journalism Excellence Awards 2024: the media is a key ally in defending the human rights of Roma
Speech by Michael O’Flaherty on the occasion of the Journalism Excellence Awards Ceremony - “Ethical media reporting on Roma and combating racism and antigypsyism through the media”...
First ‘No Hate Speech Week’ started at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg
The first ever No Hate Speech Week organised by the Council of Europe has kicked off in Strasbourg today, on the International Day for Countering Hate Speech. The three-day conference offers a platform to discuss recent legal and policy developments, to share innovative practices, and to...
New report on role of Roma in Ukrainian war efforts and on post-war reconstruction
Roma people living in Ukraine are fighting on the front lines and in high numbers, many as volunteers, to defend the country against Russian aggression. This is the finding of a new report, Fighting for a Fairer Future: The Impact of the War in Ukraine on Roma and Lessons for Post-War...
Finland should reject the draft law on instrumentalisation of migration, protect access to asylum and prevent summary expulsions
In a letter addressed to the Speaker of the Parliament of Finland and several Committee chairpersons, published today, the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael...
European Dialogue on Internet Governance
The Council of Europe is taking part in the 2024 edition of the European Dialogue on Internet Governance (EuroDIG), which brings together representatives of governments, international organisations, business, civil society, academia and the technical community to discuss in internet-related...
Генеральный секретарь принимает участие в Саммите по вопросу о мире в Украине
«С самого начала полномасштабного вторжения Российской Федерации в Украину Совет Европы четко заявлял о своей решимости делать все возможное для поддержки украинского правительства и народа. Формула мира президента Зеленского столь же ясна по поводу того, как покончить с этой жестокой, незаконной...
Председатель ПАСЕ принимает участие в Конференции по восстановлению Украины и проводит встречи высокого уровня
Председатель ПАСЕ Теодорос Русопулос принял участие в Конференции по восстановлению Украины − 2024, организованной по теме «Единение для целей обороны. Единение ради восстановления. Вместе мы сильнее». Конференция последовала за ежегодной серией политических мероприятий высокого уровня,...
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 11 по 13 июня. В ходе заседания Комитет министров принял 42 решения относительно 22 государств,...
Congress Vice-President attends Ukraine Recovery Conference
Congress Vice-President Bernd Vöhringer welcomed the local dimension put forward at the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC 2024) in Berlin on 11-12 June 2024. Organised by the governments of Germany and Ukraine, the Conference brought together heads of state and governments, international...
PACE summer session: Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, challenges to democracy in Georgia, Vigdís Prize
A joint debate on the legal and human rights aspects of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, on the role of sanctions and on the erasure of cultural identity, as well as an address by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (to be confirmed), are among the highlights of the summer plenary session...
Заместитель Генерального секретаря встретился с министром юстиции Италии
Заместитель Генерального секретаря Бьёрн Берге встретился с министром юстиции Италии Карло Нордио. На встрече основное внимание уделялось привлечению к ответственности за российскую агрессию против Украины. Речь, в частности, шла о Реестре ущерба для Украины. Они также обсудили другие текущие...
Congress launches revision of the Youth Participation Charter
The Congress’ Committee on Social Inclusion and Human Dignity has launched a survey among key partners as part of the revision of the European Charter on the Participation of Young People in...
Congress’ Governance Committee debates development of circular economy at local and regional level
The Committee on Governance, Civic Engagement and the Environment (Governance Committee) of the Congress met for the first time under its new terms of reference on 11 June 2024 in Strasbourg....
Генеральный секретарь участвует в проходящей в Берлине Конференции по восстановлению Украины
«С самого начала жестокой и незаконной агрессивной войны России против Украины Совет Европы активно поддерживает Украину в ее судебных реформах, особенно после того, как Украине был предоставлен статус кандидата в ЕС в июне прошлого года. В рамках Плана действий Совета Европы «Устойчивость,...
Исполнение постановлений Европейского суда по правам человека
11–13 июня Комитет министров Совета Европы проводит в Страсбурге свое ежеквартальное заседание по надзору за исполнением постановлений и решений Европейского суда по правам человека. Дела, которые было предложено вынести на более детальное рассмотрение, касаются Азербайджана, Албании, Армении,...
CEB and Ukraine sign a loan agreement to address urgent housing needs
At the Ukraine Recovery Conference on 11 June 2024 Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) Governor Carlo Monticelli and the Minister of Finance of Ukraine Serhii Marchenko signed a €100 million loan agreement on project “HOME: Compensation for destroyed residential properties,” supporting the...
ERIAC Board discusses Roma inclusion and democratic backsliding
The 13th Board Meeting of the European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture (ERIAC) was held on 10 June in Berlin, Germany and focused on the preparation of ERIAC’s strategy, 2026-2030. Council of Europe Deputy Secretary General Bjørn Berge emphasised that “7 years after its launch in Berlin, on 8...
MONEYVAL: the Republic of Moldova has improved its compliance with FATF recommendations, but further progress is needed
The Republic of Moldova has strengthened its legal and institutional framework to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism, but it still needs to address several shortcomings, concludes MONEYVAL in a follow-up report released today. The follow-up report welcomes that the Republic of...
GRETA: Finland should ensure access to compensation for human trafficking victims and effective sanctions for traffickers
In a new report published today, the Council of Europe’s Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA) has called on Finland to strengthen the criminal justice response to human trafficking and to provide victims with compensation and specialised assistance. The report...
Генеральный секретарь принимает участие в симпозиуме, посвященном неприкосновенности частной жизни
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Today, tomorrow, together for public health – EDQM high-level conference celebrating 60 years of excellence in public health protection
The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM) of the Council of Europe is proudly marking its 60th anniversary this year, celebrating six decades of pioneering work in protecting public health and striving for a world in which everyone can enjoy better health. Marija...
В Люксембурге парламентарии работают над поиском решений для белорусов в изгнании
Участники крупной конференции в Люксембурге изучили каким образом национальные парламенты могут помочь решить проблемы, с которыми сталкиваются белорусы в изгнании – будь то практическая поддержка по таким вопросам, как избежание репрессий и процедуры въезда и проживания, или помощь в сохранении...
Acting together, meeting Europe’s challenges – Reykjavik Joint Meeting of the Council of Europe Development Bank
Disaster risk management and climate action are amongst the priorities and new projects under discussion at the 57th joint meeting of the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) held in Reykjavik, Iceland today, bringing together the bank’s governing bodies, appointed officials and management....
Warsaw Ukrainian School in Poland wins CEB Social Cohesion Award 2024
Top marks awarded for innovative curriculum designed to help integrate refugee children from Ukraine
GRETA: Germany should ensure effective sanctions for traffickers and access to assistance and compensation for human trafficking victims
The Council of Europe’s Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA) has urged the German authorities to take further action against human trafficking, notably by providing specialised assistance and compensation for victims and ensuring effective sanctions for human...
Переполненность тюрем остается проблемой в Европе: ежегодная уголовная статистика Совета Европы за 2023 год
Согласно опубликованному сегодня ежегодному докладу Совета Европы по уголовной статистике относительно тюремного населения (SPACE I) за 2023 год, переполненность тюрем продолжает оставаться острой и постоянной проблемой для значительного числа пенитенциарных систем в Европе (см. также Основные...
Combating hate speech in sport : from words to action with a powerful commitment by the sport community
In Madrid, Spain, the Council of Europe/European Union project “Combating hate speech in sport” is presenting effective tools and progress made in the participating countries (Spain, France, Germany, Greece, Italy and Montenegro) to address hate speech in sport. The event is bringing together key...
EDQM celebrates 60 years of advancing public health
In a landmark celebration of six decades of co-operation, excellence and leadership, the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM), part of the Council of Europe, is set to host its 60th anniversary conference on 11 and 12 June 2024, under the theme “Today, tomorrow,...
PACE Summer Session: Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, Vigdís Prize, election of the next Council of Europe Secretary General
A joint debate on the legal and human rights aspects of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, the role of sanctions and the erasure of cultural identity, with an address by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (to be confirmed), are among the highlights of the summer plenary session of the...
Председатель Конгресса призывает к согласованным действиям на всех уровнях управления для преодоления экологического кризиса
По случаю Всемирного дня окружающей среды в 2024 году (5 июня) председатель Конгресса местных и региональных властей Совета Европы Марк Коолс сделал следующее заявление: «Не проходит и дня, чтобы местные и региональные избранные представители не приняли решение, касающееся окружающей среды. В мае...
Комитет экспертов призывает Финляндию усилить образование на различных саамских языках и обеспечить их использование в сфере услуг
Комитет экспертов Европейской хартии региональных языков или языков меньшинств призвал финские власти и дальше укреплять преподавание инари-саамского, северносаамского и колтта-саамского языков и обеспечить их эффективное использование в сфере социальных и медицинских услуг. Комитет также...
Congress advocates for deliberative processes to restore trust in democratic institutions
On 30 May 2024, Congress Vice-President Gunn Marit Helgesen (Norway, EPP/CCE) held an exchange of views with the Committee on Political Affairs and Democracy of the Council of Europe’s...
Congress Spokesperson warns against risks of AI for human rights
“Artificial intelligence (AI) is now an integral part of our private and professional lives and of governance at every level. However, the unregulated design and use of AI tools present...
"Nothing about us without us" - new guidelines on engaging with victims and survivors of childhood sexual violence
Ahead of the International Children’s Day celebrated on 1 June, the Council of Europe has published Guidelines for policy makers on engaging with victims and survivors of child sexual exploitation and sexual abuse – “Nothing About Us Without Us” . This initiative is in line with the day’s mission...
Продвижение работы, направленной на отмену смертной казни, среди белорусского общества и диаспоры: учебно-практический семинар в Вильнюсе
30-31 мая в Вильнюсе (Литва) был проведен учебно-практический семинар по продвижению работы, направленной на отмену смертной казни в Беларуси, среди белорусского общества и диаспоры. На открытии мероприятия выступили заместитель министра иностранных дел Литвы Йонас Сурвила от имени...
At the French Senate, Congress calls for a global strategy against hate speech
“In recent years, there has been a deplorable rise in all kinds of violence against local elected representatives in Europe, whether physical, psychological or verbal. A global strategy is urgently needed to protect them against hate speech...
Congress assists Finland in historic local government reform
After 30 years of discussions, Finland embarked in 2023 upon the largest public administrative reform in its history – with the creations of its wellbeing counties. Ensuring access to quality...
Заместитель Генерального секретаря и министр спорта Финляндии обсудили вопрос о спорте, основанном на ценностях
По случаю ежегодного пленарного заседания Расширенного частичного соглашения по спорту (РЧСС) в Страсбурге заместитель Генерального секретаря Бьёрн Берге встретился с министром молодежи, спорта и физической активности Финляндии Сандрой Бергквист. В ходе встречи основное внимание было уделено...
Начало осуществления Стратегии по гендерному равенству на 2024−2029 годы; 10-я годовщина вступления в силу Стамбульской конвенции
На конференции «Единение вокруг гендерного равенства: обеспечение пространства для женщин и девочек» буден дан старт осуществлению Стратегии Совета Европы по гендерному равенству на 2024–2029 годы и сделан акцент на 10-й годовщине вступления в силу Конвенции Совета Европы о предупреждении и...
Генеральный секретарь отмечает 10-летие Стамбульской конвенции и дает старт осуществлению Стратегии по гендерному равенству на 2024–2029 годы
«На протяжении всего периода исполнения своего мандата я возвращалась к вопросу о важности Стамбульской конвенции снова и снова. Отмечая здесь сегодня 10-ю годовщину ее вступления в силу, я очень рада обратить на это внимание еще раз. Стамбульская конвенция является знаковым договором в борьбе за...
Для предупреждения коррупции среди лиц, осуществляющих функции высшего руководства в центральных правительствах, необходимо более строгое регулирование, заявила ГРЕКО
Группа государств Совета Европы против коррупции (ГРЕКО) призвала правительства принять более строгие правила для предупреждения коррупции и содействия честности и неподкупности лиц, осуществляющих функции высшего руководства в центральных правительствах, в частности в отношении лоббирования и...
Ministerial 2024: a vision for an agile and flexible Commissioner's mandate
Address at the 133rd Session of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe Mesdames et Messieurs les Ministres, Monsieur le Président, Excellences, Il y a un an, à Reykjavik,...
IDAHOT+ Forum 2024, not a time for business as usual: wake up!
Speech given at the Opening Plenary Session of IDAHOT+ Forum 2024 at The Hague Minister, Excellencies, Friends, It is a great pleasure to be with you. I'm a 65-year-old gay Irish man,...
Slovak Republic: new draft laws risk having a chilling effect on civil society and interfering with independence of public service media
In a letter addressed to the Deputy Speaker of the National Council of the Slovak Republic (Parliament) and several Committee chairpersons, published today, the Council of Europe...
Commissioner O'Flaherty calls for greater efforts to protect press freedom
Ahead of World Press Freedom Day 2024, Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, issued the following statement: “Despite a growing awareness...
Human Rights Commissioner O’Flaherty calls for stronger support to Ukraine
From 23 to 25 April 2024, the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Michael O’Flaherty carried out a visit to Ukraine (Kyiv). This was his first visit to a member state...
Serious human rights concerns about United Kingdom’s Rwanda Bill
“The adoption of the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill by the UK Parliament raises major issues about the human rights of asylum seekers and the rule of law more...
Congress fosters open government in Ukraine
The Ukrainian Platform for National-Local Dialogue has held a meeting on “Open government as a key ingredient for resilient local authorities”. “It is inspiring to witness that authorities in Ukraine continue to dedicate time and resources to engaging the population in decision-making, even under...
Exchange of views between the Commissioner for Human Rights and the PACE Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination
Speech delivered on the occasion of the exchange of views between the Commissioner for Human Rights and the PACE Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination Chairperson, esteemed...
Georgia: concerns about the compatibility of the draft law “On transparency of foreign influence” with the rights to freedom of association and expression
In a letter addressed to the Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia published today, Commissioner O’Flaherty expresses concerns about the compatibility of the draft law “On transparency...
Commissioner pledges to prioritise the defence of civil society
Speech delivered at the exchange of views with the Council of Europe's Conference of International Non-Governmental Organisations (CINGO): “Dear friends, Thank you for inviting me to...
The Commissioner calls for an enhanced respect for the dignity of Romani people
Speech - Commissioner O’Flaherty participated in the International Romani Day celebration held at the European Youth Centre in Strasbourg, where he has cast a rose in the river in honour of the...
Ситуация в Грузии: заявление Генерального секретаря
Генеральный секретарь Совета Европы Мария Пейчинович Бурич сделала сегодня следующее заявление: «Я решительно осуждаю сегодняшнее решение парламента Грузии отвергнуть вето президента и приступить к окончательному утверждению закона «О прозрачности иностранного влияния» в его нынешнем виде,...
Gabrielius Landsbergis: ‘The fate of Europe is currently being decided in Ukraine’
“The Council of Europe is celebrating its 75th anniversary. We can be proud of its principled performance when faced with an unprecedented ethical choice. It is one of the very few organisations that expelled the aggressor state right after the start of Russia’s full-scale war of aggression...
PACE Standing Committee holds current affairs debate on 'Recent challenges to democracy in Georgia'
PACE’s Standing Committee, meeting in Vilnius, held a current affairs debate on “Recent challenges to democracy in Georgia”, focusing primarily on the controversial adoption by the Georgian Parliament of the law on transparency of foreign influence and the mass protests it has sparked. Opening...
Current affairs debate on 'Recent challenges to democracy in Georgia'
PACE’s Standing Committee, meeting in Vilnius, held a current affairs debate on “Recent challenges to democracy in Georgia”, focusing primarily on the controversial adoption by the Georgian Parliament of the law on transparency of foreign influence and the mass protests it has sparked. Opening...
Lithuanian Prime Minister meets with the Women@PACE group in Vilnius
“With seven women and eight men as Ministers, your government has become the most gender-balanced cabinet in eastern Europe, with women holding key ministries, notably those of Justice, Finance, Economy, and the Interior,” said PACE Secretary General Despina Chatzivassiliou-Tsovilis, welcoming...
MONEYVAL publishes follow-up reports on Bulgaria, the Holy See and San Marino
The Committee of Experts on the Evaluation of Anti-Money Laundering Measures and the Financing of Terrorism (MONEYVAL) has published three follow-up reports evaluating progress by Bulgaria, the Holy See (including the Vatican City State) and San Marino in implementing the Financial Action Task...
2024 World Forum for Democracy: call for initiatives
The 12th World Forum for Democracy, “Democracy and Diversity - Can we transcend the divides?” will take place from 6-8 November 2024 in Strasbourg. In a year during which around one half of...
GRETA carries out third evaluation visit to Ukraine
A delegation of the Council of Europe's Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA) carried out an evaluation visit to Ukraine from 21 to 23 May 2024, as part of the third evaluation round of the Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings. The focus of...
Украина: памятное мероприятие, посвященное 80-й годовщине депортации крымских татар, и День памяти жертв геноцида крымскотатарского народа
Совместное заявление министра иностранных дел Литвы и председателя Комитета министров Габриэлюса Ландсбергиса, председателя Парламентской ассамблеи Теодороса Русопулоса, Генерального секретаря Марии Пейчинович Бурич и Комиссара по правам человека Майкла О’Флаэрти
Finland Looks to the Future on Human Rights
Finland has held its second annual Council of Europe Human Rights Day, raising awareness of the Council of Europe’s work to protect and promote human rights, democracy and rule of law in Finland and throughout the continent. This year´s event had a particular focus on youth engagement. It was...
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