Council of Europe at the Internet Governance Forum: the AI Convention in focus
The use of AI systems may pose risks to human rights, democracy and the rule of law. The…
Final Parking Space: 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider
We’ve seen a trio of Italian cars in this series: two Fiats and a Maserati. Alfa Romeo deserves…
Venice Commission Final 2024 Plenary: Key Opinions Adopted
During its final plenary session of 2024, the Council of Europe’s Venice Commission adopted several opinions. These covered…
Bern Convention Standing Committee approves EU proposal to modify wolf protection
The Council of Europe’s Bern Convention Committee has adopted an EU proposal to modify the status of wolf…
Violence against women: Finland hosts GREVIO’s report event
The Council of Europe Group of Experts on Action against Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (GREVIO) is…
Switzerland must improve the way it addresses corruption risks within the government and law enforcement authorities
In a new report the Council of Europe’s Group of States against Corruption (GRECO) has called for specific…
Council of Europe adopts new Action Plan for Republic of Moldova
The Committee of Ministers, representing the 46 Council of Europe member states, has adopted the Action Plan for…
Council of Europe provides comprehensive support to Republic of Moldova to address needs of war-displaced people from Ukraine
The Council of Europe has extended comprehensive support to the Republic of Moldova in strengthening human rights protections…
Italian president tells Elon Musk to quit meddling in Italy’s domestic politics
President Sergio Mattarella told Elon Musk on Wednesday not to interfere in Italian affairs after the US billionaire…
Council of Europe Secretary General condemns violent events in Amsterdam
The Secretary General of the Council of Europe resolutely condemns the violent events that took place in Amsterdam.…
Poland needs to respect its international human rights obligations on the Belarusian border, says Commissioner O’Flaherty
Commissioner O’Flaherty visited Poland from 16 to 18 September 2024 for a mission focusing on the situation on…