Record numbers of young people apply to take part in Congress ...
1 day ago · The Council of Europe’s Congress of Local and Regional Authorities has enjoyed a huge response to its call for applications from young people across the organisation’s member states, to take...
75 years of the European Convention on Human Rights
3 days ago · The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) is marking its 75 th anniversary this year. The Council of Europe’s first convention is the cornerstone of all its activities. It was adopted in Rome in November 1950 and entered into force in 1953. Its ratification is a prerequisite for joining the ...
Application of the First Additional Protocol to the ...
2 days ago · On 7 January 2025, the Permanent Representation of the Netherlands has deposited the instrument of acceptance by the Netherlands, for Curaçao, of the First Additional Protocol to the...
40 years of promoting local self-government in Europe - Portal
1 day ago · The European Charter of Local Self-Government (ECLSG) is marking its 40th anniversary in 2025. It was opened for signature in October 1985 and entered into force three years later.
Irish law students enhance understanding of the Council of ...
3 days ago · The Department of Foreign Affairs of Ireland, in conjunction with the Permanent Representation in Strasbourg, invited 32 law students to participate in a “crash course” to learn how the Council of Europe works and to meet with leading officials. The visit was organised as part of the 75 th ...
25 years of protecting Europe’s landscapes: the Florence ...
3 days ago · The Council of Europe’s Landscape Convention was opened for signature in the Italian city of Florence in October 2000. Ratified to date by 40 member states and also known as the Florence...