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Council of Europe with international organisations at UN to fight anti-Muslim hatred
Additional measures to combat hatred have to meaningfully contribute to “living together”
Eurimages-supported Sentimental Value takes Oscar for best international feature film
Council of Europe continues superb record at Academy Awards
Europe from Ukraine to the Arctic: international law at a turning point
Insights from the Secretary General’s speech to European countries at the Committee of Ministers
Secretary General Alain Berset concludes mission to UNGA80 with calls for democratic security, accountability, and reinforced global cooperation
European values brought to global debates in week of high-level
Democratic security: Secretary General to promote the core foundations of peace at the UN General Assembly week in New York
Alain Berset will engage in high-level discussions alongside addressing the general assembly
Raising awareness of the MEDICRIME Convention: Northeastern University students welcomed to the Council of Europe
The key principles and mechanisms of the MEDICRIME Convention were presented to a multidisciplinary group of students from Northeastern University (Boston) – College of Criminology and...
Open Day at the Council of Europe Office in Ukraine: sharing values and achievements
The Council of Europe Office in Ukraine opened its doors for the Open Day to showcase its work dedicated to supporting reforms in human rights, democracy, and the rule of law as part of Ukraine’s path to European Union accession. The event, held on 27 February 2025 in Kyiv, brought together...
US aid freeze is leaving a void. Europe must fill it.
Commissioner's Shout Out - The decision by the Administration of the United States of America to suspend international aid has a negative impact on millions of people around the world, including...
Support for Ukraine, need to halt democratic backsliding top US visit agenda
Deputy Secretary General Bjørn Berge has concluded a three-day working visit to the United States (25-27 March), where he found widespread support for Ukraine, concern about democratic backsliding around the world, and a hunger for working together to find solutions. Starting in Washington DC,...
Declaration by the Committee of Ministers on the death penalty in the United States of America
The Committee of Ministers deplores the execution on 25 January in the State of Alabama of Mr Kenneth Eugene Smith, who was already subject to a failed execution in 2022. The Committee of Ministers is particularly concerned by the unprecedented use in the State of Alabama of a new and...
A 30-year long relationship with Syracuse University grows even stronger
The Council of Europe and the US-based Syracuse University have announced a new agreement that strengthens and expands an existing relationship by providing internships for students studying abroad in Strasbourg, France, as well as research opportunities for students and faculty. The agreement...
USA: anti-corruption body publishes report on corruption prevention and integrity concerning top executive functions and the FBI
In a new report the Council of Europe’s Group of States against Corruption (GRECO) calls on the United States to pursue its efforts to promote the integrity of persons entrusted with top executive functions, and as regards the personnel of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). GRECO notes...
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