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Norway police search ex-PM Jagland's properties in Epstein links probe

Ex-PM Thorbjørn Jagland’s properties were searched as his immunity was lifted over links to the late disgraced financier, amid wider Norwegian fallout over Epstein.

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Council of Europe boss calls for full backing for Ukraine Tribunal

The head of Europe’s leading human rights organisation, the Council of Europe, told Euronews that European countries need to provide the budgetary resources and political will to ensure accountability for Russian war crimes committed in Ukraine.

Europe News

Reinterpreting European human rights risks rollbacks, watchdog warns

The head of Europe's leading human rights organisation warned that reviewing human rights to deal with migration challenges could become a Pandora's box.

Europe News

Ukraine tribunal needs states’ backing, says Council of Europe chief

The Council of Europe is ready to create a special tribunal for Ukraine, but member states need to make the final move to make it becoming a reality, the body's secretary-general tells Euronews in an interview.

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EuroVerify

Fact check: Do Romanian judges work the most in Europe?

Although more civil cases pass through Romanian civil courts than the European average, this doesn't apply to all areas of law.

EuroVerify

Fact-checking Antonio Tajani's interpretation of the European flag

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has described the European flag as symbolising Europe’s 'Judeo-Christian roots', triggering controversy.

Europe News

European flag celebrates 40 years as symbol for EU and predecessor

Originally adopted by the Council of Europe thirty years earlier, the twelve golden stars on a blue background became the 'logo' for the EU and its predecessor in 1985.

Europe News

Zelenskyy and Council of Europe to launch tribunal for war in Ukraine

The Ukrainian president said the tribunal is a “real chance” to achieve justice as he hopes it will one day try top Russian officials, including Putin, for their unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Europe News

Council of Europe alarmed by free speech curbs in Germany

The Council of Europe’s Human Rights Commissioner has raised concerns that German authorities have curtailed the use of Arabic language and cultural symbols during Gaza protests and have allegedly used excessive force against demonstrators.

Europe News

Racial profiling still rife across the EU, Council of Europe says

New technologies such as facial recognition could worsen the problem, experts have suggested.

Europe News

Council of Europe rejects political pressure on ECHR in Meloni reply

Council of Europe Secretary Alain Berset defends the independence of the European Court of Human Rights, emphasizing the importance of preserving its impartiality amid ongoing debates on migration.

Europe News

Euroviews. Democracy is Europe's first line of defence

In an Euronews exclusive, Council of Europe Secretary General and former Swiss President Alain Berset makes the case for a new democratic pact before Europe hits a tipping point.

Earth News

New treaty could be a ‘game-changer’ for environmental crime in Europe

There is now a robust legal framework to tackle serious environmental crimes, but experts say the Council of Europe missed a chance to protect human rights.

Europe News

Europe's human rights watchdog urges Greece to end migrant 'pushbacks'

Athens has consistently denied the pushback allegations, maintaining that its border control measures comply with international law.

Europe News

Exclusive: President Putin won't be tried for war crimes in absentia

The special tribunal on the crime of aggression against Ukraine is expected to be hosted in the Hague, the Netherlands.

Earth News

Switzerland told it isn’t doing enough to comply with climate ruling

The Swiss government has been pushing back against a landmark legal climate ruling last year.