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Ukraine: XIII Lviv Annual International Forum on the Case-Law of the European Court of Human Rights

On 1–2 May, the Department for the Execution of Judgments of the European Court of Human Rights participated (online) in the ...
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Third party organisations are invited to submit comments on States Parties reports

The European Committee of Social Rights (ECSR) invites third party organisations to submit comments on State Parties reports ...
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European NPM Forum 2026: Conference on Mental Health in Detention

Conference on Mental Health in Detention On 28 April, the Department for the Execution of Judgments participated in the ...
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Committee of Experts on Smuggling of Migrants (PC-TM)

Closing remarks by Gianluca Esposito, Director of Human Rights and Rule of Law of the Council of Europe Greet participants of the first meeting of the Committee of Experts on combating the Smuggling ...
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Explore all Cultural Routes by theme

In 2026, we count 49 Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe, with very different themes that illustrate European memory, history and heritage and contribute to an interpretation of the diversity of ...
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Election observation must be safeguarded as essential component of European democracy

Leading figures in international and national organisations across Europe have called for stronger recognition of the importance of and need to protect electoral observers in ensuring the security of ...
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Ukraine: International conference on current challenges in the justice system

International conference on current challenges in the justice system On 24 April, the Department for the Execution of Judgments of the European Court of Human Rights participated online in the XI.
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Greece: Informal exchange on prison conditions and reform efforts

Informal exchange on prison conditions and reform efforts On 20-21 April, the Department for the Execution of Judgments of ...
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Appointment of candidates for the election of the Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe

The Committee of Ministers has decided to submit to the Parliamentary Assembly, for appointment to the post of Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe, the following candidatures, listed in ...
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Multilevel Governance Approaches to Reinforce Democratic Resilience and Build Public Trust

In turbulent times where democratic foundations are challenged, the Council of Europe is working towards a New Democratic Pact for Europe to restore citizens’ faith in democratic institutions. In the ...
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Study visit of academics and students from Leiden Law School

On 21 April, the Department for the Execution of Judgments of the European Court of Human Rights hosted a visit of academics ...
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Data Protection

The protection of personal data is part of the right to privacy and must be guaranteed to everyone. It is now a major issue due to the rise of information and communication technologies, as these rely ...