Independent non-governmental organisations are a vital component of European society, guaranteeing freedom of expression and association both of which are fundamental to democracy. Recognising their ...

The Yahoo! case – enforcing a domestic production order (Article 18.1.b Budapest Convention) against a foreign-based service ...

It reflects academic and societal developments since the publication of the Common European Framework of Reference for ...

This FAQ provides answers about the Council of Europe’s Convention against Trafficking in Human Organs and its role in combating this global issue.

A competence describes what someone knows, understands and is able to do, including psychologically. This means that ...

Eurimages is the cultural support fund of the Council of Europe. Established in 1989, it currently numbers 38 of the 46 member states of the Strasbourg-based Organisation, plus Canada as associate ...

The "Rejuvenating Politics" initiative was launched by the Congress in 2014 as part of its commitement to promoting the participation of young people in public life and in the decision-making process ...

Through its co-operation activities, the Congress stresses the importance of adopting and implementing the European Charter for Equality of Women and Men in Local Life, launched by the Council of ...

The Congress of Local and Regional Authorities has a long-standing commitment to human rights’ promotion and protection in ...

The route aims to make the European Ceramics heritage more accessible to European citizens, by promoting a dynamic image of this heritage, both physical, with objects used in several sectors (culinary ...

Jerzy Broniowski waited over 60 years to be compensated for the property his grandmother was forced to abandon at the end of ...

In a democratic, culturally diverse society, citizens need specific competences to exercise their rights and responsibilities effectively. The Reference Framework of Competences for Democratic Culture ...