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Council of Europe’s expert group calls for action to identify victims of trafficking among foreign nationals in Belarus
New report recommends improved access to legal assistance and compensation for victims
Italy: Council of Europe anti-torture committee acknowledges plans to tackle prison overcrowding, notes challenges in prison system
Recommendations issued in a new report address several issues, including staff numbers and training, and healthcare
KlimaSeniorinnen Schweiz wins Council of Europe’s Democracy Innovation Award
Group shows how to mobilise democratic and legal institutions
What future is left for us?” World Forum for Democracy opened with a call to earn back trust
World Forum for Democracy gathered 1,400 participants from 60 countries in Strasbourg
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
Brazil becomes the first Latin American country to sign Macolin Convention
Signature is milestone in global fight against sports manipulation
Council of Europe calls for stronger legal framework for civil-society organisations amid growing restrictions
Committee of Ministers’ recommendation says receiving foreign funding by civil-society organisations cannot, in itself, be treated as unlawful
Council of Europe Secretary General to open ministerial sport conference in Monaco
Monaco princely family continue deep involvement in sport with participation at event
Congress adopts early-warning instruments against democratic backsliding at local and regional level
Instruments form part of the Congress’ contribution to the Council of Europe’s New Democratic Pact
France: Anti-torture committee calls for improved conditions and security in immigration detention centres
A new report highlights an increase in tensions and violence among detainees
Cities and regions must move now to ensure the freedoms of LGBTI people – and this is the way to do it
Freedoms of expression and assembly under fire, as over half of LGBTI people report experiencing harassment
Coastal communities must plan retreat from coastlines now or face higher costs later
Environmental issues in focus on first day of Council of Europe Congress autumn session
“Peace founded on justice is a choice” – Alain Berset in Bern
Secretary General highlights Europe’s approaches to reconciling security and democracy at the Swiss Parliament’s Foreign Policy Day
Ukraine at the Congress: recovery, reconstruction and decentralisation
Debate on Russia’s war against Ukraine, financing recovery, Carpathian Integration Initiative on the agenda
Spectre of depopulation over Europe from rural exodus and overtourism
Council of Europe’s Congress calls for action to create new opportunities and services to stem the tide
“Ticking timebomb” of school absenteeism in Europe, which has rocketed since COVID-19
New Congress report calls for a common European definition, systematic attendance recording and early intervention
Norway: progress on fighting hate, but promotion of culture of living together in schools called for
Council of Europe’s ECRI details further action against racism and intolerance
Local democracy is Europe’s early warning system – Alain Berset
Council of Europe Secretary General exchanges with Congress members on threats to democratic society
Early warning against democratic backsliding, rights of LGBTI people, coastal erosion and school absenteeism on Congress agenda
Council of Europe’s Congress of Local and Regional Authorities’ session will also feature discussion on financing Ukraine’s recovery
Concerns about racist and anti-LGTBI hate speech and Roma school segregation in Czechia despite progress
Council of Europe’s anti-racism commission notes disproportionate placement of Roma pupils in special education
