New Factsheet on Social Rights and the Environment
The Council of Europe is pleased to announce the publication of its brochure, “European Social Charter and the Environment” highlighting the crucial links between social rights and environmental protection across Europe. This comprehensive factsheet provides insight into the European Social...
The European Committee of Social Rights holds its 355th Session in Strasbourg
The European Committee of Social Rights (ECSR) is holding its 355th session in Strasbourg from 18 to 22 May 2026. This session will focus notably on the examination of national reports for Conclusions 2026 (revised Charter) and Conclusions XXIII-1 (2026) (1961 Charter). The ECSR will also...
The Governmental Committee of the European Social Charter holds its 152nd meeting
At its 152nd meeting in Strasbourg, from 18 to 22 May 2026, the Governmental Committee of the European Social Charter (GC) will focus on the follow-up to the ECSR conclusions 2025 and review progress on the reform process of the European Social Charter, including enhanced dialogue with...
Third party organisations are invited to submit comments on States Parties reports
In line with the decision of the Ministers’ Deputies adopted on 27 September 2022, concerning the new system for the presentation of reports under the European Social Charter, the European Committee of Social Rights and the Governmental Committee of the European Social Charter and the European...
Webinar Marking 30 Years of the Revised European Social Charter
The Conference of INGOs of the Council of Europe (CINGO), is organising a webinar to mark the 30th anniversary of the Revised European Social Charter. The event will take place on Tuesday, 5 May 2026, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM (CET) and it is also part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of...
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