Volker Türk | European Holocaust Memorial Day for Sinti and Roma 2024
On 2 August, we commemorate the last 4,300 Sinti and Roma in the German Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau, who were murdered by…
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Access to official documents held by public authorities: Council of Europe evaluates compliance with the Tromsø Convention in 11 states
Strasbourg, 16.07.2024 – The Council of Europe’s Access Info Group (AIG), an independent group of experts created to monitor the implementation of…
Congress President welcomes liberation of prisoners of conscience in Russia and in Belarus
The President of the Council of Europe’s Congress of Local and Regional Authorities, Marc Cools, has made the following statement: “On behalf of the…
Ten Years On: The Ongoing Challenge for Yazidi’s Post-Da’esh
August 3, 2024 marks the remembrance of the Yazidi tragedy, commemorating a chapter, in Iraq’s past. A decade ago, on this date…
Cruelty Free Europe urges European Commission to speed up animal testing phase-out plans after stats show stalled progress
Animal protection NGO, Cruelty Free Europe, urges Ursula von der Leyen’s incoming European Commission to accelerate plans to phase out animal testing…
EIB and Haizea Team Up, with a €35 Million Green Loan to Boost Wind Energy Production in Europe
Green Loan – In a move to support the wind energy sector, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and Haizea Wind Group have…
Equality over discrimination: history must never repeat itself – President Metsola
The European Parliament marks European Roma Holocaust Memorial Day and honours the Sinti and Roma murdered in Nazi-occupied Europe. Today, the European…
European Artificial Intelligence Act comes into force
Today, the European Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act), the world’s first comprehensive regulation on artificial intelligence, enters into force. The AI Act is…
Elias Castillo: A Stalwart of Latin American Legislative Leadership
Latin America has always been known for its political landscape and intricate legal systems and few leaders represent the ideals of collaboration…
Unveiling the Power: How Religious Freedom Shapes Policy Decisions, in Europe
Religious liberty holds a role, in communities granting individuals the freedom to practice their faith without state intervention. This fundamental right influences…