Council of Europe

Speakers warn of rising antisemitism as Council of Europe marks Liberation and Rescue Day

The ceremony opened a series of international commemorations observed according to the Hebrew date marking the surrender of Nazi Germany and the end of World War II.

COUNCIL OF Europe officials gather in Strasbourg, France to mark “Liberation and Rescue Day,” May 2026.
A woman crosses an overpass as in background can be seen one of the German flags flying on the Reichstag building that houses the Bundestag (lower house of parliemant) on November 27, 2025 in Berlin, Germany.

Council of Europe criticizes Germany for being too strict with interpretation of antisemitism

European Union flags flutter outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, March 24, 2021

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

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


Russia formally quits Council of Europe

Russia previously announced they were ceasing to participate in the Council of Europe in response to the Intergovernmental body's sanctions over Ukraine.

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

Moscow asserts that NATO and the EU have abused their majority positions on the committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe to impose its will on Russia. 

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.

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.