Power outages in Madrid shantytown: European Committee of Social Rights concludes that energy poverty breaches Social Charter
In a decision on the merits of a collective complaint filed by a number of non-governmental organisations focused…
‘No grounds for recognising the legitimacy of Lukashenka as President of Belarus’ says Assembly
“The so-called elections organised in Belarus on 26 January 2025 do not meet the minimum international standards for…
Council of Europe deeply concerned that yet another election that was neither free nor fair took place in Belarus on 26 January
In a democratic society, elections must guarantee the free expression of will of all its members and plurality…
Insufficient protection of access to housing for vulnerable groups in Czechia breaches the European Social Charter
In a new decision on the merits of the collective complaint European Federation of National Organisations working with…
Insufficient protection of access to housing for vulnerable groups in Czechia breaches the European Social Charter
In a new decision on the merits of the collective complaint European Federation of National Organisations working with…
Anti-torture Committee (CPT) visits Greenland (Denmark)
A delegation from the Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment…
Malta presents strategic vision and goals for the fight against trafficking in human beings
On 15 January 2025, the Council of Europe, the European Commission (DG REFORM) and the Directorate for Human…
Anti-money laundering: Estonia makes progress with targeted financial sanctions on terrorism and terrorist financing
Estonia has improved its efforts towards implementing targeted financial sanctions related to terrorism and terrorist financing, concludes MONEYVAL…
75 years of the European Convention on Human Rights
The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) is marking its 75th anniversary this year. The Council of Europe’s…
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…
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…