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The fight against autocracy is Europe’s main challenge today. We must defend the values that define us, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and Marija Pejčinović Burić write.
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The most vulnerable victims of Russia's aggression against Ukraine should be prioritised in a future international compensation mechanism, the Council of Europe's secretary general Marija Pejčinović Burić told Euronews.
Stop putting children in Luxembourg prison, anti-torture group says
The Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT) has urged the authorities in the country to stop detaining children in Luxembourg Prison - an adult prison - under dangerous circumstances.
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Hundreds of millions of Europeans benefit from the convention every single day - sometimes without even knowing it, says the Council of Europe's Secretary General.
Council of Europe agrees to set up Register of damage for Ukraine
The Register, which will aim to record evidence and claims information on damage, loss or injury caused to individuals, entities and the Ukrainian state, is intended as a first component of a future compensation mechanism.
Council of Europe seeks to hold Russia accountable for Ukraine war
Leaders from across Europe are laser-focused on holding Russia to account for its invasion of Ukraine.
Coming EU sanction round is 'warning' against Russia backers, VDL says
The next round of EU sanctions against Russia aims to close loopholes and crack down on circumvention and could target companies and countries that help Russia acquire sanctioned goods.
The Council of Europe has nothing to do with the EU. Here's what it is
The body, which counts 46 countries as members, is the oldest political organisation in Europe and was created three years before the European Coal and Steel Community.
China votes for UN resolution with reference to Russia's 'aggression'
The resolution is not centred on the Ukraine war and instead calls for greater cooperation between the UN and the Council of Europe.
Kosovo takes 'historic step' towards joining Council of Europe
"Today's decision marks a historic step, perhaps the most important since our independence," said Kosovo's Foreign Minister.
Europe pays tribute to Kremlin critics
The Council of Europe paid tribute on Monday to Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza and to other Russian and Belarusian political prisoners.
Kosovo's government says it will apply to join the Council of Europe
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has said that his government will strongly object to Kosovo joining the organisation.
Rexit: Russia withdraws from Council of Europe ahead of expulsion vote
Russia becomes only the second country to withdraw from the organisation since its creation in 1949.
Osman Kavala still held in Turkish prison despite threat of sanctions
The businessman has been held without trial in Turkey for over four years.
Malta urged to redouble efforts to investigate murder of journalist
The Council of Europe's Human Rights Commissioner also called on Malta to strengthen the protection of journalists.