Despite progress, women’s and girls’ rights in Europe face setbacks and numerous challenges, including violence, ...

On World Refugee Day, Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset and UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi ...

On 18-19 June 2025, the Intercultural Cities (ICC) Programme welcomed city representatives to Strasbourg for the ICC workshop ...

Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) are increasingly being used to intimidate and silence journalists, ...

In a report published today, the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance ( ECRI) calls on the Latvian authorities ...

Hate speech is not an isolated issue, but a part of a deeper challenge - to trust, to truth, to democracy itself,” stated ...

Council of Europe No Hate Speech Week 2025 marks 18 June, the International Day for countering hate speech The 2025 edition ...

In a letter addressed to the Federal Minister of the Interior of Germany published today, Commissioner O’Flaherty raises ...

In an era of growing disinformation, democratic societies face mounting challenges to trust, electoral integrity, and informed public debate. This panel will examine the evolving disinformation ...

Youth-led solutions to disinformation, disruption, and democratic renewal ...

Ensuring the safety of journalists and upholding freedom of expression remain vital pillars of a thriving democracy and important priorities in the framework of the Council of Europe and European ...