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Extremism has an antidote – democracy
Blog entry | May 20, 2012 - 10:24pm

2012 was billed as a year of change in Europe, with elections in France, Greece and Russia eagerly anticipated: France for the potential election of a Socialist President, Greece to see how its people would vote in bitter times, and Russia, even though the result was a foregone conclusion, for the clues it might give to the way the largest country in Europe is developing. 

2012 was billed as a year of change in Europe, with elections in France, Greece and Russia eagerly anticipated: France for the potential election of a Socialist President, Greece to see how its people would vote in bitter times, and Russia, even though the result was a foregone conclusion, for the clues it might give to the way the largest country in Europe is developing. 

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ECtHR: Expulsion of convicted terrorists on national security grounds not justified
Article | May 16, 2012 - 3:34pm

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) released on 15 May its judgment in the case Labsi vs. Slovakia (Case no. 33809/08). The ECtHR upheld the principle of absolute guarantee in article 3, but it also conveyed the message that the expulsion by a country of people, convicted of terrorism in a second country, was not justified even under the national security reasons of the first state.

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) released on 15 May its judgment in the case Labsi vs. Slovakia (Case no. 33809/08).

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Extremism has an antidote – democracy
Blog entry | May 15, 2012 - 12:22pm

2012 was billed as a year of change in Europe, with elections in France, Greece and Russia eagerly anticipated: France for the potential election of a Socialist President, Greece to see how its people would vote in bitter times, and Russia, even though the result was a foregone conclusion, for the clues it might give to the way the largest country in Europe is developing.

2012 was billed as a year of change in Europe, with elections in France, Greece and Russia eagerly anticipated: France for the potential election of a Socialist President, Greece to see how its people would vote in bitter times, and Russia, even though the result was a foregone conclusion, for the clues it might give to the way the largest country in Europe is developing.

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EULEX allowed to probe organs trafficking
Article | May 11, 2012 - 11:06am

The Albanian parliament adopted on 10 May a legislation allowing EULEX investigations into alleged human organ trafficking in the country. The law was approved unanimously, which is the first joint vote of the government and the opposition in a while.

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Council of Europe criticises Republika Srpska over torturous policing
Article | April 27, 2012 - 10:44am

The Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT) published on 26 April a report criticising actions of law enforcement in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), following the last year's visit.
The CPT’s delegation received a number of credible allegations of physical ill-treatment by the police, consisting of kicks and punches to the body and blows with batons, but also of handcuffing in stress positions, the placing of plastic bags over the heads of suspects and the infliction of electric shocks.

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European anthem - Ode to Joy
Article | April 17, 2012 - 12:27pm

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European star-spangled banner
Article | April 16, 2012 - 3:24pm

The European flag is the symbol not only of the European Union but also of Europe's unity and identity in a wider sense.

The European flag consists of 12 golden stars in a circle on a blue background. The stars symbolise the ideals of unity, solidarity and harmony among the peoples of Europe.

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ECHR upholds that incest is not a breach of fundamental rights – despite some legal objections [ANALYSIS]
Article | April 12, 2012 - 6:15pm

On 12 April, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) upheld a German court ruling that banning incest is not contrary to the fundamental right to respect for private and family life as stipulated in the European Convention on Human Rights.

On 12 April, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) upheld a German court ruling that banning incest is not contrary to the fundamental right to respect for private and family life as stipulated in the European Convention on Human Rights.

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Council of Europe inspects torture in Albania
Article | March 25, 2012 - 7:54pm

The Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT) published on 20 March a report on its visit to Albania in May 2010. 

The Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT) published on 20 March a report on its visit to Albania in May 2010.

CPT reported that, despite the vast majority stating that they had been correctly treated by the police, a significant number of those interviewed, including many juveniles, claimed that they had been subjected to ill-treatment during the arrest or questioning by police officers.

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