Europarådet

Iranian human rights activist Nasrin Sotoudeh wins Council of Europe’s Václav Havel Prize

Iranian human rights activist Nasrin Sotoudeh receives this year's Václav Havel Prize from the Council of Europe.

European Court Urges Turkey to Release Activist Osman Kavala

Turkey must immediately release imprisoned activist Osman Kavala, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) urges.

Swedish-led Epstein investigation probes Jagland

Member of Parliament Gustaf Göthberg (M) has been appointed the Council of Europe's rapporteur to examine Jeffrey Epstein's network and its connections to Thorbjørn Jagland.

New special court created for Ukraine to bring Russia to justice for the war in Ukraine

Australia, Costa Rica, 34 member states of the Council of Europe, and the EU as an institution are creating a special court for Ukraine.

Danish Social Democrats want to bypass the courts in deportation cases

Tougher action against immigrants has emerged as a hot election issue in Denmark, with parties squabbling over who will take the toughest measures. The Social Democrats propose bypassing the courts in deportation cases.

Former Norway prime minister Thorbjørn Jagland hospitalized amid Epstein-linked investigation into suspected financial crimes

Norway's former Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland - who is being investigated on suspicion of financial crimes linked to Jeffrey Epstein - has been hospitalized.

Raids against Thorbjørn Jagland - it's good that it's being highlighted

Norwegian police have searched the home of former Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland, who is being investigated for fraud linked to Jeffrey Epstein. "I am pleased that this is being brought to light," the former top politician said.

Immunity lifted for Epstein-linked Jagland

The Council of Europe has decided to lift the legal immunity of former secretary general Thorbjørn Jagland, Aftenposten reports.

Top Norwegian politician Thorbjørn Jagland planned trip to Jeffrey Epstein's private island

He has been Norway's prime minister, led the country's foreign relations and oversaw the awarding of several peace prizes. He has also been friends with Jeffrey Epstein. Thorbjørn Jagland is being investigated for corruption after planning a family trip to Jeffrey Epstein's private island.

Epstein scandal: Thorbjørn Jagland investigated for gross corruption

Thorbjørn Jagland, a former prime minister and foreign minister of Norway, is suspected of gross corruption linked to the Epstein files.

Epstein affair: Thorbjørn Jagland is being investigated for economic crimes

Top Norwegian politician Thorbjørn Jagland may have committed financial crimes in his contacts with Jeffrey Epstein, and their activities are to be reviewed. The Epstein scandal has also affected Norway's ambassador to Iraq, who must temporarily leave his post.

Denmark pushes law to deport foreign nationals sentenced to at least one year in prison

Foreign nationals in Denmark who are sentenced to at least one year in prison for a crime should be deportable, regardless of their ties to the country. The proposal, put forward by the government, may violate the European Convention on Human Rights. In Copenhagen, it is hoped the European Court of Human Rights will change its interpretation of the law.

Heavy pressure on referees: Don't prevent sending-offs

Do not prevent the deportation of criminals, urge powerful countries in Europe – including Sweden. They now want to see changes made to the European Convention on Human Rights.

Latvia pauses women's protection dropout

Latvia will not withdraw from the Istanbul Convention on Violence Against Women – at least not yet.

Kristersson Calls Rape Verdict Unreasonable Amid Deportation Debate

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) reacts to the case where an 18-year-old refugee avoids deportation despite being convicted of rape. That those who are convicted of serious crimes in Sweden should not be forced to leave the country, that is completely unreasonable, he says to the media.

Ukrainian Journalist Maksym Butkevytj Wins Václav Havel Prize

The Ukrainian journalist and human rights activist Maksym Butkevytj is awarded this year's Václav Havel Prize for Human Rights by the Council of Europe.

Slovakia Limits LGBTQ Rights with New Gender Law

Two genders determined at birth and limited rights for same-sex couples. This is stated by Slovakia's parliament in national law.

Duplantis' Record Could Cancel World Athletics Christmas Party

Athletics chairman Sebastian Coe jokes that another world record by Armand Duplantis will be too expensive. I have already told him that then we will have no Christmas party, says Coe.

Concerns Over Heat as Tokyo Prepares for World Athletics Championship

High temperatures and record heat have hit Tokyo, as the World Championship in athletics is now approaching with giant strides.

Council of Europe Urges Halt to Arms Deliveries to Israel

The Council of Europe urges its member states to stop arms deliveries to Israel, if the arms may be used for violations of human rights.

European Court Rules Russia Committed Serious Crimes in Ukraine

The European Court of Human Rights rules that Russia has committed a long series of crimes against international law in Ukraine. The symbolic judgments in Strasbourg concerned, among other things, the shooting down of the passenger plane MH17 in Donetsk in 2014.

Zelenskyj Urges Tribunal to Hold Putin Accountable for Ukraine Aggression

EU Parliament Votes to Reduce Wolf Protection Status

Sweden Analyzes Charges Against Journalist Joakim Medin in Turkey

Sweden is currently analyzing the charges against freelance journalist Joakim Medin, and embassy staff will try to attend the trial next week. Our goal is still to get Joakim Medin home as soon as possible, says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard.