Menschenrechte, Demokratie und Rechtsstaatlichkeit
Key areas of work of the Council of Europe
Discover a selection of topics highlighting the Council of Europe’s work on some of the major challenges facing our societies. From artificial intelligence, the environment and migration to health and the consequences of conflict, explore how the Organisation works to protect human rights, strengthen democracy and uphold the rule of law across Europe.
Elections lie at the heart of democracy, providing citizens with the opportunity to choose their leaders and influence public policies. However, challenges such as disinformation, foreign interference and unequal access to information threaten the integrity of electoral processes. The Council of Europe is actively committed to supporting free, fair, and transparent elections, highlighting how elections strengthen democracy.
