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Council of Europe and European Union

The Council of Europe and the European Union share the same values – human rights, democracy and the rule of law. Focusing on those core values, the Council of Europe brings together governments from across Europe – and beyond – to agree legal standards in a wide range of areas.

The EU refers to those same European values as a key element of its deeper political and economic integration processes. The Lisbon Treaty increased the scope for its action in many areas where the Council of Europe already has significant experience and expertise. (more…)

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International Day against Homophobia

Europe must not move backwards on LGBT rights

 

Secretary General Jagland has warned that discrimination and prejudice against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people continues to blight the lives of millions of Europeans and cannot be left unanswered. He stressed that said LGBT people still face intolerant attitudes and social barriers across most, if not all, Council of Europe member states. (more...)

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