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Statement by the Spokesperson on the dismissal of management of the Montenegro public broadcaster

Shortly after the illegal annexation of the Crimean peninsula by the Russian Federation in 2014, film director Oleg Sentsov was arrested in Crimea. His health is at risk of rapid deterioration. He should be immediately and unconditionally released on humanitarian grounds.

Statement by the Spokesperson on the continuous detention of human rights defenders in Turkey

The authorities in Turkey need to ensure the right to fair trail, a legal process, on the basis of the principle of presumption of innocence.

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European Year of Cultural Heritage 2018- Drawing exhibition with the European School of Strasbourg

For the European Year of Cultural Heritage 2018, the EU Delegation to the Council of Europe organized a drawing exhibition on 'Our European Cultural Heritage' with the European School of Strasbourg.

Happy Europe Day!

Sixty-eight years ago today, French foreign minister Robert Schuman proposed a joint authority to oversee French and German production of coal and steel, launching an ambitious and remarkable project which has shaped the course of European history and redefined Europe's place in the world. This

World Press Freedom Day: EU condemns violence against journalists and media

Freedom of expression and freedom of the press continue to be threatened worldwide. More than 800 journalists around the world were killed for bringing news and information to the public, over the past decade. The recent murders of Ján Kuciak and Daphne Caruana Galizia are a worrying sign that in

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International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

Violence against women and girls still takes place every day, inside and outside the European Union. This violation of human rights is pervasive and has many different faces: it happens regardless of social background, whether at home, at work, at school, in the street, playing sports or online. It

World Day against the Death Penalty

The death penalty is incompatible with human dignity. It's inhumane and degrading treatment. It has no proven deterrent, allowing irreversible and fatal judicial errors. All of the EU has proudly abolished the death penalty.

EU supports child rights

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Questions and Answers: What is the EU doing for women's rights and gender equality?

For the International Women's Day, learn more on the Commission's work in terms of gender equality.

Take this quiz to find out how much you know about the EU Delegation to the Council of Europe!

Why don't you take advantage of the quiet summer break in the organisations and take a moment to get to know them better? Take this little quiz to find out how much you know about us! Answers can be found at the end!

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