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Germany signs the Protocol amending the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism
On 27 October 2026, Germany signed the Protocol amending the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism (CETS No. 231). This brings the total number of signatures up to 13 by member states and 1 by the European Union.
Network of Single Contact Points for the exchange of procedural information regarding victims of terrorism meets online
On 22 October 2026, the Council of Europe’s Network of Single Contact Points for the exchange of procedural information regarding victims of terrorism held an online meeting to discuss matters related to the functioning of the Network and new initiatives to enhance the Network’s operational...
Committee of Ministers adopts Recommendation to fight impunity for crimes committed by terrorist groups in a conflict-related context
The Committee of Ministers adopted today a Recommendation on prosecuting terrorist offences, serious violations of international humanitarian law and other core international crimes committed in the context of a non‑international armed conflict. The Recommendation provides guidance to member...
France signs the Protocol amending the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism
On 18 September 2026, France signed the Protocol amending the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism (CETS No. 231). This brings the total number of signatures up to 13.
Council of Europe supports discussions on national and regional counter-terrorism strategies during the 2026 UN Counter-Terrorism Week
At the margins of the 2026 United Nations Counter-Terrorism Week, the Council of Europe organised a side event on “National and regional counter-terrorism strategies; Insights and Practical Lessons Learned, Including through Strengthening Prevention and PCVE” jointly with Finland, Turkmenistan...