Newsroom
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
European Court of Human Rights wins international prize for independence
Judicial independence is a cornerstone of the Council of Europe’s work on the rule of law
World Forum for Democracy 2026: imagining possible futures to strengthen democratic security in Europe
From consultation to action, the New Democratic Pact for Europe enters a new phase
Council of Europe Secretary General to participate in European Coalition against drugs international meeting in San Patrignano
In Italy, Alain Berset will present the organisation’s approach to drug policies
Working to promote ethical standards and transparency in third-level education
Marking a decade of ETINED: tenth plenary meeting and forum on higher education
Court presidents stand together in the face of attacks
Presidents of the European Court of Human Rights and the International Criminal Court meet in The Hague
Inclusive societies make stronger democracies
Building a shared future where everyone can thrive vital, says Council of Europe conference
Sexuality education about consent and boundaries in relationships helps protect children from violence from early age
The Council of Europe recommends providing comprehensive sexuality education while recognising parents’ responsibility for child’s upbringing
Protection of national minorities in Slovakia: legal and institutional framework in place, but concerns remain
Council of Europe expert committee indicates concerns about several issues, notably over Roma school segregation
Global cybercrime experts meet at Council of Europe conference marking 25 years of the Budapest Convention
Conference to examine lessons from the convention’s implementation and emerging challenges in the fight against cybercrime
Council of Europe treaty strengthening criminal-asset recovery opened for signature
Eight countries and the European Union have signed a new Council of Europe treaty that strengthens authorities’ capacity to confiscate assets...
Death-penalty abolition in focus of the first event in Vilnius by the Council of Europe Information point for Belarusian people
Council of Europe reaffirms its strong political opposition to capital punishment
Death penalty: the Committee of Ministers reaffirms its commitment to universal abolition
Les gouvernements des 46 États membres du Conseil de l’Europe alertent sur les reculs observés dans le monde
Anti-torture committee calls for comprehensive mental-health law and protections for foreign-national children in Türkiye
Council of Europe’s Committee for the prevention of torture publishes reports on 2018 and 2022 visits to institutions in the state
Return, reintegration and rehabilitation of Ukrainian children in focus during Special Envoy’s visit to Kyiv
Programme included ministerial meetings and visit to Kyiv City Rehabilitation Centre for children with disabilities
European and World Day against the Death Penalty: joint statement by the Secretary General of the Council of Europe and the High Representative of the European Union
Recorded executions have risen by 78% globally compared with 2024
Manipulating history, undermining democracy
How quality history education can help prevent democratic backsliding in Europe
Croatia should strengthen intercultural dialogue and lower thresholds for minority-language use
Despite positive steps, further measures are needed to promote tolerance, including addressing discrimination against Roma says Council of Europe expert body
