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Committee of Ministers adopts Recommendation to fight impunity for crimes committed by terrorist groups in a conflict-related context
The Committee of Ministers adopted today a Recommendation on prosecuting terrorist offences, serious violations of international humanitarian law and other core international crimes committed in the context of a non‑international armed conflict. The Recommendation provides guidance to member...
France signs the Protocol amending the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism
On 18 September 2026, France signed the Protocol amending the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism (CETS No. 231). This brings the total number of signatures up to 13.
Council of Europe supports discussions on national and regional counter-terrorism strategies during the 2026 UN Counter-Terrorism Week
At the margins of the 2026 United Nations Counter-Terrorism Week, the Council of Europe organised a side event on “National and regional counter-terrorism strategies; Insights and Practical Lessons Learned, Including through Strengthening Prevention and PCVE” jointly with Finland, Turkmenistan...
Belgium signs the Protocol amending the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism
On 24 June 2026, Belgium signed the Protocol amending the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism (CETS No. 231). This brings the total number of signatures up to 12.
The CDCT holds its 16th plenary meeting in Strasbourg
The CDCT welcomed and held an exchange of views with Ms Natalia GHERMAN, Assistant Secretary-General (ASG) and Executive Director of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate of the United Nations (CTED). Discussions focused on the current terrorist landscape, challenges faced by...