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…
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…
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.…
What is DANA, the weather system that brought Spain a year’s worth of rain in one day and its worst natural disaster in modern history?
Flash floods in Spain this week have turned village streets into rivers, ruined homes, disrupted transportation and killed…