Following the decision taken on 6 May by the Turkish Supreme Election Council to cancel the 31 March election of the Mayor of Istanbul and at the invitation of the Turkish authorities, a delegation from the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe will observe the re-run of the mayoral election on 23 June 2019. More...
In a report published today on corruption prevention in Latvia in respect of members of parliament, judges and prosecutors, the Council of Europe’s anti-corruption group (GRECO) regrets the lack of measures concerning regulation on lobbying, parliamentary ethics and conflicts of interest. More...
The Council of Europe’s Group of States against Corruption (GRECO) today published a report that takes aim at the persisting revolving door problem in the U.S. Congress. More...
In its latest annual report, published today, GRETA sets out a series of legal requirements included in the Council of Europe’s anti-trafficking convention*, including proving victims with appropriate accommodation, medical treatment, psychological assistance and material support as well as information on their rights, legal assistance and help with reintegration into society. More...
The 72nd edition of the Cannes Film Festival, which came to a close on Saturday evening, saw a total of 7 co-productions supported by the Eurimages Fund with 9 prizes. More...
Key stakeholders from the Council of Europe, UNHCR (the United Nation’s refugee agency) and national experts from Portugal gathered in Lisbon this morning for the start of a seminar to discuss the “Effective Protection of Refugee and Migrant Children in Portugal”. The two-day event, organised jointly by CoE and UNHCR, aims to raise awareness and capacity building of professionals who come into contact with children on the move, in line with international standards. More...
The French State Secretary for Gender Equality and the Fight Against Discrimination Marlène Schiappa today opened a conference, bringing together more than 100 high-level participants from around the world to strengthen international cooperation and to “bridge the gap” between law and practice in the fight against discrimination and violence against women. More...
A Council of Europe conference in Strasbourg on Friday 24 May – open to media, in Room G03 of the AGORA building – brings together high-level participants from across the globe to highlight the work and activities of the platform of violence against women experts. The platform better coordinates worldwide efforts to stop violence against women, which not only violates women’s human rights but also impedes gender equality. More...
Today, Secretary General Thorbjørn Jagland had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan about the current situation in the country. They agreed that the reform process, including the fight against corruption and the reform of the judiciary, should proceed in conformity with the Constitution, the relevant international standards and Armenia's obligations as a member State of the Council of Europe. More...