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Congress adopts early-warning instruments against democratic backsliding at local and regional level
Instruments form part of the Congress’ contribution to the Council of Europe’s New Democratic Pact
France: Anti-torture Committee calls for improved conditions and security in immigration detention centres
A new report highlights an increase in tensions and violence among detainees
Cities and regions must move now to ensure the freedoms of LGBTI people – and this is the way to do it
Freedoms of expression and assembly under fire, as over half of LGBTI people report experiencing harassment
Coastal communities must plan retreat from coastlines now or face higher costs later
Environmental issues in focus on first day of Council of Europe Congress autumn session
“Peace founded on justice is a choice” – Alain Berset in Bern
Secretary General highlights Europe’s approaches to reconciling security and democracy at the Swiss Parliament’s Foreign Policy Day
Ukraine at the Congress: recovery, reconstruction and decentralisation
Debate on Russia’s war against Ukraine, financing recovery, Carpathian Integration Initiative on the agenda
Spectre of depopulation over Europe from rural exodus and overtourism
Council of Europe’s Congress calls for action to create new opportunities and services to stem the tide
“Ticking timebomb” of school absenteeism in Europe, which has rocketed since COVID-19
New Congress report calls for a common European definition, systematic attendance recording and early intervention
Norway: progress on fighting hate, but promotion of culture of living together in schools called for
Council of Europe’s ECRI details further action against racism and intolerance
Local democracy is Europe’s early warning system – Alain Berset
Council of Europe Secretary General exchanges with Congress members on threats to democratic society
Early warning against democratic backsliding, rights of LGBTI people, coastal erosion and school absenteeism on Congress agenda
Council of Europe’s Congress of Local and Regional Authorities’ session will also feature discussion on financing Ukraine’s recovery
Concerns about racist and anti-LGTBI hate speech and Roma school segregation in Czechia despite progress
Council of Europe’s anti-racism commission notes disproportionate placement of Roma pupils in special education
Drug policies with people at the centre are crucial for democratic security: Alain Berset
Council of Europe brings its approach to drug policy to the European Coalition Against Drugs
Kaja Kallas visits Register of Damage for Ukraine
EU High Representative underlines strong support for the Council of Europe’s work on accountability and compensation for Russia’s aggression
Council of Europe’s anti-racism commission welcomes progress but calls on Denmark to step up action against racism
Commission highlights rise of hate speech in Danish political and online spheres
Council of Europe anti-racism body welcomes commitment to advance equality in Ukraine, but calls for further action
Report highlights need to protectfor more protections for Roma and LGBTI people
Georgia: Secretary General Alain Berset calls for safeguarding democracy and political pluralism ahead of opposition ban hearings
Council of Europe to closely follow developments and continue dialogue with Georgia
Racism and intolerance in Belgium: experts recommend police training on hate speech and hate crime
Council of Europe body also calls for new legislation to protect intersex people
Laurent Ledoux appointed new Council of Europe Director General of Administration
Mr Ledoux brings extensive experience of both the public and private sectors to the new role
