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What are the copyright challenges of AI training?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way content is created, but how should European copyright law respond to the challenge of training AI systems in a balanced way? A new IRIS report from the European Audiovisual Observatory, Copyright and AI training, examines one of the most...
Council of Europe honours victims of the Roma Holocaust
The Council of Europe has marked European Roma Holocaust Memorial Day in Strasbourg, honouring the memory of the hundreds of thousands of Roma murdered during the Holocaust and reaffirming its commitment to combating antigypsyism and discrimination. Held on the lawn in front of the Palais de...
“Happy are they who have come to know the rural gods.” – Virgil
Get out of the big smoke and into the European pastoral this summer with the Transhumance Trails, a Cultural Route of the Council of Europe
Calls for Norway to strengthen protections, as Sami languages remain in precarious situation
Six minority languages in Norway are protected by the Council of Europe’s charter
Council of Europe issues guidance for strengthening trafficking victims’ access to residence permits
Anti-trafficking body GRETA gives practical advice to national authorities and agencies, and civil society
Police and Roma community in the Republic of Moldova unite on joint cooperation platform
Council of Europe support crucial to ensuring understanding and access to justice
Ukrainian children at risk of trafficking owing to unlawful deportation by Russia
Anniversary of landmark European Court judgment against Russia for flagrant rights abuses of Ukrainian children
Council of Europe calls for resolute action to protect regional and minority languages in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Fifteen languages are protected in the state
Justice and protection for children of Ukraine at the core of meetings at the Council of Europe
Advancing accountability for crimes committed against Ukrainian children, upholding their rights and dignity, addressing long-lasting psychological trauma and physical health consequences they have suffered, are among the key themes of discussions held at the Council of Europe this week. No...
Technology-facilitated child sexual abuse: progress in investigations and training
European countries have shown progress over the past years in the protection of children against technology-facilitated sexual exploitation and abuse: they’ve enhanced investigative powers, increased support for victims, funding for specialised law enforcement units and civil society, and...
Council of Europe highlights children’s rights at Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 side event
The Council of Europe reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that children’s rights remain at the heart of Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction efforts during a high-level side at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 (URC 2026). The event “Protecting Children, Securing the Future: Children’s...
GREVIO highlights San Marino’s efforts, including legislation, to address violence against women
Judicial responses need to be enhanced, says Council of Europe body
GRETA welcomes increased focus on child trafficking in France
Council of Europe body calls for improvements in prevention and victim identification
Presidents of CINGO and its Expert Council reiterate concerns about Greece’s NGO registration and Ministerial Decision No. 82876 of 8 May 2026
In a letter sent today to the Permanent Representative of Greece to the Council of Europe, the presidents of the Conference of INGOs and of its Expert Council on NGO Law address Greece’s...
International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict: Advancing accountability and protection for children of Ukraine
On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, the Council of Europe’s Consultation Group on the Children of Ukraine (CGU) reaffirms its firm commitment to promoting accountability, protection and effective remedies for children affected by...
Council of Europe honours excellence in reporting on Roma and Travellers
Five awards given for work that promotes dignity and inclusion
Is online hate speech the biggest threat to youth democracy?
Young Europeans debate the future of democracy at the Council of Europe
“Hate speech must be met with the law” – Alain Berset
Secretary General’s discourse comes as part of International Day for countering hate speech
Praise for new definition and recording of hate crime in Austria
Council of Europe anti-racism commission notes progress but challenge remain in Alpine state
GRETA welcomes significant increase in convictions for trafficking offences in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Council of Europe body calls for stronger measures to prevent child trafficking and child marriage