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- 1Council of Europe roundtable to examine Russia's 'fake' Duma elections▼Russia’s “fake” Duma elections on menu for roundtable discussion in Strasbourg
The Council of Europe is hosting a roundtable in Strasbourg focused on Russia's State Duma elections, which the organisation has described as fake. The discussion forms part of the Council's continued scrutiny of Russia's political system and electoral integrity, amid broader tensions between Moscow and European institutions over democracy and human rights standards.
- 2Council of Europe mission in Warsaw over rule of law and abortion rulings▼Council of Europe mission to Warsaw discusses execution of judgments on the rule of law and abortion
A Council of Europe delegation is visiting Warsaw for talks with Polish authorities on the execution of European Court of Human Rights judgments, focusing on the rule of law and on abortion. The discussions concern how Poland implements court rulings, including the near-total abortion ban and judgments related to judicial independence. The visit highlights continued international pressure on Poland to comply with Strasbourg's decisions.
- 3Greek MEP calls von der Leyen 'racist' in EU Parliament outburst●Pöbel-Attacke im EU-Parlament: Griechin beschimpft von der Leyen als „Rassistin“
A Greek member of the European Parliament publicly insulted European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, calling her a 'racist' during a session at the EU Parliament in Strasbourg or Brussels. The incident, described in German media as a 'mob attack', is drawing wide attention and sparking debate about conduct and political tensions inside the assembly.
- 4Prince Albert of Monaco and Portuguese leader to address Council of Europe assembly▼Prince Albert of Monaco and President Martins Seguro of Portugal to address Parliamentary Assembly
Prince Albert II of Monaco and Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, alongside Martins Seguro of Portugal, are set to address the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. The two heads of state will deliver speeches to assembled parliamentarians in Strasbourg, an honour reserved for prominent European leaders on matters of shared concern.
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All 20 opposition members of Strasbourg's municipal council walked out of a council session, in what local outlet Pokaa describes as a surreal moment. The departure has raised questions about political tensions within the city government and what prompted the coordinated exit.
- 6Germany reaffirms commitment to Council of Europe●German Foreign Minister reaffirms Germany’s commitment to Council of Europe
Germany's Foreign Minister has reaffirmed the country's commitment to the Council of Europe, according to an announcement by the Strasbourg-based organisation. The pledge signals continued German support for the pan-European body's work on human rights, democracy and the rule of law. Beyond the reaffirmation itself, no further details about the timing, occasion or specific initiatives announced have been made available.
- 7Ukrainian activists urge Council of Europe to raise civilian prisoners issue●Питання цивільних бранців РФ має звучати на всіх переговорах - українські активісти у ПАРЄ Українські правозахисники, зв
Ukrainian human rights defenders, former civilian prisoners released from Russian captivity, and relatives of people still held by Russia addressed the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, calling on European politicians to raise the release of civilian prisoners at every negotiation with Moscow. The activists argue that the fate of unlawfully detained civilians must be a standing item on all negotiation agendas.
- 8Berset: Council of Europe builds common legal space amid ruptured order▼“The Council of Europe is building a common legal space for an order now in rupture” – Alain Berset
Alain Berset, Secretary General of the Council of Europe, said the organisation is building a common legal space for an international order he described as being in rupture. The remarks underline the Strasbourg-based body's role in upholding shared legal and human rights standards across its member states at a time of growing geopolitical tension.