Council of Europe

Abramovich loses sanctions appeal but court does not accept ties to Kremlin

The European Union's top court on Wednesday upheld sanctions against Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich that had been placed upon him after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

European Union flags flutter outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, March 24, 2021
People are pictured through Kosovo flag as they take part in celebrations of the 10th anniversary of Kosovo's independence in Pristina, Kosovo February 17, 2018

Kosovo applies to join Council of Europe, sparking outrage from Serbia

Members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe take part in a debate at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, France, April 25, 2017.

Russia formally quits Council of Europe

Members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe take part in a debate at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, France, April 25, 2017.

Russia says it will no longer participate in Council of Europe


Sa'ar pushes for Israel to join Istanbul Convention on domestic violence

Justice Minister Gideon Sa'ar is pushing for Israel to join the Council of Europe convention to fight violence against women and domestic violence.

Members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe take part in a debate at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, France, April 25, 2017.

European Council condemns antisemitism, stresses need to combat incitement

The condemnation is a "significant step forward to make Europe a better place for Jews,” said WJC president Ronald S. Lauder.

The meeting room where an EU leaders summit will take place is seen especially adapted to keep the social distancing amid the coronavirus outbreak, at the European Council headquarters in Brussels, Belgium July 16, 2020.

CoE appoints new representative on antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred

Buric explained the creation of the position saying "Freedom from discrimination, including on grounds of religion or belief," is at the core of the Council of Europe’s mission.

Members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe take part in a debate at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, France, April 25, 2017.

Council of Europe: Palestinians must halt stipends for terrorism

The bulk of the debate dealt with Trump’s Jerusalem statement.

Members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe take part in a debate at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, France, April 25, 2017.