L’attualità del Consiglio d’Europa in materia di diritti umani, democrazia e Stato di diritto. Notizie e aggiornamenti suddivisi per paese, argomento e istituzione.
Democracy in Greece ‘firmly rooted and resilient’ but sustained efforts are needed to protect it, says PACE
While democracy in Greece remains firmly rooted and resilient, “sustained efforts and constructive political dialogue must converge to protect it and further entrench the rule of law”, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe has concluded following a “periodic review” of the country...
Register of Damage for Ukraine now fully open for compensation claims
Claims can now be registered for people’s loss of access to healthcare and education, and damage to the country’s environment and natural resources
Cities and regions are crucial in the quest to stop human trafficking, says Congress Vice-President
“Municipalities and regions are indispensable in the fight against trafficking in human beings,” said Cecilia Dalman Eek (Sweden, SOC/G/PD), Congress Vice-President and...
PACE calls for systemic support for Ukrainian soldiers with disabilities and coherent veteran policies across Europe
“Support for veterans constitutes one of the greatest social challenges facing Ukraine,” PACE has said, calling for systemic, long-term support for Ukrainian soldiers who became disabled as a result of hostilities, alongside coherent and comprehensive policies to protect the rights and dignity of...
German Foreign Minister reaffirms Germany’s commitment to Council of Europe
Johann Wadephul wants strengthened Council of Europe as a pan-European voice for democracy, human rights and the rule of law
“Il Consiglio d’Europa istituisce uno spazio giuridico comune in un ordine internazionale oggi in rottura”, dichiara Alain Berset
Il Segretario generale si rivolge all’Assemblea parlamentare e risponde alle domande dei parlamentari
PACE elects Svjetlana Milišić-Veličkovski judge to the European Court of Human Rights in respect of Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) today elected Svjetlana Milišić-Veličkovski as judge to the European Court of Human Rights in respect of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Ms Milišić-Veličkovski, having obtained a majority of votes cast, is elected judge of the European Court of...
Election simulations give citizens across Bosnia and Herzegovina first-hand experience of new voting procedures
Thousands of citizens across Bosnia and Herzegovina had the opportunity to experience the new voting procedures ahead of the 2026 General Elections through a nationwide series of practical...
Taking child-friendly justice forward in Europe
Launch of Phase II of the Joint European Union -Council of Europe Project on Child-friendly Justice On 29 September 2026, the Children’s Rights Division of the Council of Europe and the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Justice and Consumers (DG JUST) launched Phase II of the joint...
Council of Europe to develop guidance on preventing sexual violence and harmful sexual behaviour by children
On 23 September 2026, the Committee of Experts on the prevention of violence (ENF-VAE) held a special hearing on preventing sexual violence and harmful sexual behaviour by children. Harmful...
New ECRI Factsheet on preventing and combating racism and intolerance in and through sports
The Secretariat of the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) published today a factsheet bringing together ECRI’s key recommendations on preventing and combating racism and...
“Il diritto è la forma di potere dell’Europa”: Alain Berset porta a Washington un messaggio sulla sicurezza democratica
Il Segretario generale del Consiglio d’Europa parla di Ucraina, sicurezza democratica e cooperazione regionale con leader politici statunitensi, studenti della Georgetown University e l’Organizzazione degli Stati americani
Il sostegno sistematico ai veterani ucraini in Europa tra i temi dall’Assemblea parlamentare
L’inclusione sociale è un aspetto importante del nuovo Piano d’azione del Consiglio d’Europa per l’Ucraina presentato oggi
Kosovo* elections were calm and orderly but revealed persistent structural challenges, says PACE delegation
“The early parliamentary elections of 7 June 2026 were conducted in a calm, orderly and professional manner, without major incidents,” says a PACE election observation report presented by rapporteur Iulian Bulai (Romania, ALDE). The report notes that “the Central Election Commission administered...
Mattias Guyomar: Strasbourg Court judges derive ‘strong democratic legitimacy’ from their election by PACE
In an address to PACE, the President of the European Court of Human Rights Mattias Guyomar has highlighted that the judges elected in respect of each of the 46 member States of the Council of Europe are “an essential link in the DNA chain of the Convention system”, adding that their strong...
Da New York, un appello a favore dello Stato di diritto e della sicurezza democratica
Il Segretario generale Alain Berset rivolge il suo messaggio all’ONU, chiedendo il rafforzamento della cooperazione internazionale in un mondo sempre più diviso
La prevenzione resta un anello debole nella lotta contro la violenza sulle donne, secondo un nuovo rapporto del Consiglio d’Europa
Nel suo rapporto annuale, il GREVIO constata che la legislazione è in fase di adeguamento, ma si diffonde tra i giovani la violenza facilitata dalla tecnologia
Il GRECO, organismo di lotta contro la corruzione, pubblica le sintesi dei rapporti su Danimarca, Ungheria, Türkiye e Ucraina in cui valuta la conformità alle sue raccomandazioni
La nuova politica di pubblicazione del GRECO mira a rafforzare la trasparenza
Le “elezioni” farsa per la Duma in Russia al centro di una tavola rotonda a Strasburgo
I partecipanti, tra cui figure di spicco dell’opposizione, hanno tenuto uno scambio di opinioni sull’era post-Putin e su una futura Russia democratica
Elections in Armenia: society has demonstrated its democratic resilience despite the shortcomings observed and unprecedented external pressures
According to the election observation report presented today in plenary session by Damien Cottier (Switzerland, ALDE), the 7 June 2026 parliamentary elections in Armenia offered voters “a genuine choice among political alternatives in a well-run process”. The Armenian people have chosen the pro...
*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.