The European Committee of Social Rights holds its 357th session in Strasbourg
The European Committee of Social Rights (ECSR) is holding its 357th session from 7 to 10 September 2026 in Strasbourg. During the session, the Committee will focus notably on the examination of national reports for Conclusions 2026 (revised Charter) and Conclusions XXIII-1 (2026) (1961 Charter)....
Joint event – European Committee of Social Rights & European Court of Human Rights
The European Committee of Social Rights (ECSR) and the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) are organising a joint event dedicated to the protection and advancement of fundamental human rights in Europe, on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m., in René Cassin Room, Human Rights...
European Committee of Social Rights: election of members for the term 2027-2032
The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, at the 1564th h meeting of the Ministers’ Deputies on 17 June 2026, adopted the procedure CM/Del/Dec(2026)1564/4.3 for filling the five seats on the European Committee of Social Rights falling vacant on 31 December 2026, with the terms for...
The European Committee of Social Rights publishes its decision on the Collective Complaint: International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and International Movement ATD Fourth World v. Belgium
The European Committee of Social Rights (ECSR) published its decision on the merits concerning Collective Complaint No. 233/2023, International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and International Movement ATD Fourth World v. Belgium. The Committee concluded that there is a violation of Article...
New complaint concerning Belgium
The complaint was registered on 9 July 2026. It was lodged by ClientEarth. The complainant organisation alleges that Belgium is not in conformity with Article 11§§1-3 (the right to protection of health) of the Revised European Social Charter. In particular, the complainant organisation alleges...
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