In response to the terrorist attacks that have taken place in Europe these last weeks, we must stand united to combat hatred and barbarity. Our democracies will be stronger than those who seek to destroy them. More...
18 avril 2017
18 avril 2017
Stockholm attack
In a first reaction to the Stockholm truck attack today Secretary General Jagland said:
“I am shocked by the sad news from Stockholm. It looks like another attack on our common values and freedoms, another attack on a vibrant European city. My thoughts go to Sweden and the people of Stockholm.” More...
18 avril 2017
International Roma Day
We are glad to see that over the last few years the 8th of April, the International Roma Day, has become an occasion for heads of states and intergovernmental institutions to make official speeches about Roma and acknowledge the important role Roma communities play in our societies. More...
18 avril 2017
Statement by the Secretary General Thorbjørn Jagland on the outcome of the Turkish constitutional referendum
“The Turkish electorate has voted on the amendments to the Constitution. In view of the close result the Turkish leadership should consider the next steps carefully. It is of utmost importance to secure the independence of the judiciary in line with the principle of rule of law enshrined in the European Convention on Human Rights. The Council of Europe, of which Turkey is a full member, stands ready to support the country in this process”. More...
18 avril 2017
Supervision of the execution of judgments of the Court: Committee of Ministers publishes 10th annual report
The Committee of Ministers today published the annual report for 2016 on its supervision of the execution of judgments and decisions of the European Court of Human Rights. In accordance with the European Convention on Human Rights, the Committee of Ministers is responsible for supervising the execution of the Court’s judgments by the states concerned. More...
18 avril 2017
Venice Commission international conference in Bucharest: “Interaction between political majority and opposition in a democracy”
The European Commission for Democracy through Law (Venice Commission), in co-operation with the Presidential Administration of Romania and with the support of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, will provide a forum to address these questions at the international conference: “The interaction between the political majority and the opposition in a democracy” (6‑7 April, Bucharest, Sala Unirii, Cotroceni Presidential Palace). More...
18 avril 2017
The Shrinking Space for Human Rights Organisations
The growing pressure and increased obstacles can take a variety of forms: legal and administrative restrictions; judicial harassment and sanctions, including criminal prosecution for failure to comply with new restrictive regulations; smear campaigns and orchestrated ostracism of independent groups; and threats, intimidation and even physical violence against their members. In some cases, the climate is so negative that it forces human rights work to the margins or even underground. More...
18 avril 2017
Attack in Saint Petersburg’s underground
Once again, an act of horrendous violence has plunged one of our member States into mourning. On behalf of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, I express my condolences to the families of the victims and I wish a prompt recovery to those injured. I also wish to extend my deep sympathy to the Russian people and assure the Russian authorities of my solidarity. More...
18 avril 2017
Regional and minority languages: evolution over 20 years
The impact of rapid technological developments, such as the expansion of the Internet and social media, on the way regional and minority language media work in Europe, as well as other new challenges they bring in the context of the European Charter for Regional and Minority Languages is the theme of an expert meeting taking place in Brussels on 6-7 April 2017. The meeting participants working with the European Charter, as well as the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities, will discuss how to take into account these technological and social developments when monitoring the language situation in member states in the future, and will seek to come up with conclusions for the 20th anniversary of the entry into force of the language charter. More...
18 avril 2017
Regional and Local Representatives reaffirmed their commitment to the fight against anti-Gypsyism
Today, in the framework of the debate on the fight against anti-Gypsyism, the Congress for Local and Regional Authorities adopted a Declaration of Mayors and Elected Local and Regional Representatives of Council of Europe Member States against anti-Gypsyism. More...
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