STATEMENT —
STATEMENT —
SPACE I REPORT —
Prisons: Council of Europe, detainees down in the Old Continent. Record numbers in Russia and Turkey, 60,000 in Italy. “Cybercriminals difficult to trace”
International Roma Day: Pejcinovic Buric (Council of Europe), “remembering the past to build the future”
Conference on the Future of Europe: Executive Board at work to promote citizens’ participation. A digital platform and a Charter of Commitment
POLITICS AND JUSTICE —
The Navalny case: Council of Europe, “arbitrary ruling. Meeting the obligations undertaken by Russia as a member state”. Arrests go on
POLITICS —
Council of Europe: Parliamentary Assembly, practical and ethical considerations of vaccines and discrimination against people affected by chronic diseases on the agenda
HISTORIC SENTENCE —
Human rights: European Court, “lawful to beg in order to survive”. Switzerland fined for imprisoning Roma woman
EU Parliament: plenary to discuss response to COVID-19, EU vaccination strategy, Brexit and future relations with UK
Council of Europe: Advisory Committee, “steps back on minorities’ rights weaken democracy”
EUROPEAN DAY —
Council of Europe: “the protection of children against sexual exploitation and sexual abuse is a crucial duty of the States”. Risks increase in lockdown
50 YEARS OF HOLY SEE PERMANENT MISSION —
Council of Europe: visit by Card. Parolin via videoconference on 12 November. Virtual meeting with CoE authorities, ministers and Catholic NGOs
INTERNATIONAL DAY —
