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Austria, Denmark, Germany, Greece and the Netherlands should put in place strict human rights guardrails in their plans for ‘return hubs’
In letters published today, the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, asks ministers responsible for migration policy in Austria, Denmark, Germany,...
E-governance in action: Ukrainian municipalities exchange good practices in Ternopil
On 13–14 July 2026, Ternopil hosted a two-day thematic session of the Community of Practice on Transparency, Accountability and Citizen Participation dedicated to advancing e-governance and...
Ukraine’s first metropolitan citizens’ assembly in Lviv delivers 19 recommendations to protect water resources
The Lviv Agglomeration has successfully concluded Ukraine’s first-ever metropolitan citizens’ assembly, organised with the Congress support and focused on the sustainable preservation and use of water resources. Over three intensive sessions of learning, deliberation and joint work, local...
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
Sport must remain fair, safe and free from undue influence
As summer sporting events heat up, the Council of Europe underlines that the integrity of sport is non-negotiable
The CPT adopts six visit reports, two new standards on women in prison and immigration detention and discussed the impact of climate change on persons deprived of their liberty
The European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT) held its 120th plenary meeting from 6 to 10 July 2026. 120th plenary meeting held in...
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
European Committee of social rights annual activity report reveals continued challenges in social-rights implementation in Europe
Wider understanding and application of ECSR jurisprudence in member states vital
Council of Europe calls for improvements in money-laundering prosecutions and asset recovery in Armenia
Robust targeted financial-sanctions regime highlighted by MONEYVAL
Council of Europe calls for resolute action to protect regional and minority languages in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Fifteen languages are protected in the state
Alternative sanctions to imprisonment grow moderately in Europe
Council of Europe 2025 probation survey examined 48 systems across the continent
“Reform is about our collective ability to make full use of the potential of the Council of Europe” – Alain Berset
Insights from the Secretary General’s address to 46 European governments
Albania’s Central Election Commission advances strategic planning for 2027-2031
The Central Election Commission of Albania held a two-day institutional strategic planning retreat to review the implementation of its current Strategic Plan 2022-2026 and lay the foundations...
Cyberviolence Resource tool on domestic legislation on cyberviolence worldwide was launched
Under the Cyberviolence Resource a new web page on domestic legislation on cyberviolence was launched. This webpage gathers over 1600 entries reflecting responses to a questionnaire adopted by...
I vertici di governo devono dare l’esempio nella lotta alla corruzione e nella promozione dell’integrità
Il GRECO, organo del Consiglio d’Europa, evidenzia la necessità di riforme significative nel governo centrale e nelle forze dell’ordine
Slovenia: progress made, but money-laundering investigations and prosecutions require reinforcing
Advances in supervision of financial institutions, but improvements needed in non-financial sectors
Ukrainian Authorities Strengthen Interagency Preparedness to Counter Election Related Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference
From 15 to 17 June 2026, the Council of Europe* supported a three-day simulation-based practical exercise on “Countering Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI) in Elections”,...
Congress Director welcomes the commitment of Italian local authorities to good democratic governance
In these turbulent times where democratic foundations are challenged, the European Label of Governance Excellence (ELoGE) is offering Italian local authorities an opportunity to engage with citizens and restore their faith in democratic institutions. At the 3rd national ELoGE award ceremony in...
Congress Rapporteur: Local and regional authorities bear key responsibility for fighting intolerance
“The Congress is active on a wide range of anti-discrimination issues, fighting intolerance and strengthening human rights delivery in municipalities and regions,” underlined Martine Dieschburg-Nickels (Luxembourg, ILDG), Deputy Standing Rapporteur on Human Rights of the Congress, addressing the...
*Ogni riferimento al Kosovo, che si tratti del territorio, delle istituzioni o della popolazione, deve essere inteso nel pieno rispetto della Risoluzione 1244 del Consiglio di sicurezza dell’Organizzazione delle Nazioni Unite, fatto salvo lo status del Kosovo.