23 JANUARY 2025. Serbia ratified the Council of Europe Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions (CETS No. 215) and the Council of Europe Convention on an Integrated Safety, Security and Service Approach at Football Matches and Other Sports Events (CETS No. 218).. 17 JANUARY 2025. Latvia ratified the Council of Europe Convention on Access to …

2 days ago · Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset has welcomed a major step forward in Brussels today towards creating a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine, within the framework of the Council of Europe. The 13th meeting of the international Core Group* of senior legal experts laid down the legal foundations of the Special Tribunal, …

2 days ago · International expert Louise Hooper presented the Guide to the implementation of the Council of Europe Recommendation on Protecting the rights of Migrant, Refugee and Asylum-Seeking Women and Girls at the 10th Meeting of the Council of Europe Network of Focal Points on Migration ().This resource empowers stakeholders with practical strategies to protect …

3 days ago · On 15 January, Secretary General Alain Berset informed the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers about his decision to consolidate and intensify the Organisation’s efforts to tackle one of the most pressing issues facing the continent today. Recognising the need for stability and continuity, a dedicated Division on Migration and Refugees has been established …

3 days ago · The directorate has overall responsibility for the development and implementation of the human rights and rule of law standards of the Council of Europe, including the promotion of democracy through law, the operation of relevant treaties and related monitoring mechanisms and the development and implementation of cooperation activities in these fields.

6 days ago · The 10th Meeting of the Council of Europe Network of Focal Points on Migration (NFPM) took place on 12-13 December in Strasbourg, bringing together representatives from member states, experts, and Council of Europe officials to address key migration and asylum-related challenges, share updates on...

3 days ago · Parliamentary Assembly has warmly welcomed the draft Council of Europe Convention for the Protection of the Profession of Lawyer, pointing out that lawyers play a key role in administering justice and ensuring public confidence in the law.. Approving an opinion based on a report by Vladimir Vardanyan (Armenia, EPP/CD), the Assembly said lawyers are …

3 days ago · On 15 January, Secretary General Alain Berset informed the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers about his decision to consolidate and intensify the Organisation’s efforts to tackle one of the most pressing issues facing the continent today. Recognising the need for stability and continuity, a dedicated Division on Migration and Refugees has been established …

6 days ago · Dear Co-chairs, Honorable Ministers, Excellencies, Distinguished delegates, Dear colleagues, On behalf of the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, I would like to thank Hungary for the invitation to this 7th Ministerial Conference of …

4 days ago · The Council of Europe pays tribute to former German President Horst Köhler, a distinguished statesman and committed European.Throughout his career, he demonstrated remarkable leadership and integrity, serving as head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and governor of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) before reaching …