Italian Presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe
On Wednesday 17 November, after more than 20 years, Italy took over the Presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, following the Hungarian chairmanship. During the handover ceremony in Strasbourg, which marked the official start, Luigi Di Maio, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, outlined the priorities of the […]
Read moreItaly ratified the Council of Europe Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions
On the 11th of June 2019, the Ambassador Michele Giacomelli, Permanent Representative of Italy to the Council of Europe, deposited the instruments of ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions (Macolin Convention), during a ceremony at the Palais de l’Europe with Deputy Secretary General Gabriella Battaini-Dragoni. On such occasion, […]
Read moreSignature of Protocol of Convention 108
On the 5th of March the Ambassador Michele Giacomelli, Permanent Representative of Italy to the Council of Europe, signed the protocol which modifies the text of the 1981 Strasbourg Convention, opened for signature on the 10th October 2018, on behalf of the Italian Authorities and at the presence of Vice Secretary General Gabriella Battaini-Dragoni. […]
Read moreRaffaele Sabato is the new Italian judge at the European Court of Human Rights
Mr. Raffaele Sabato is the new Italian judge at the European Court of Human Rights. The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe elected him on the first ballot on January, 22, during the first part session of 2019. His possible nomination was previously examined by the Assembly’ ad hoc Commission for the election of […]
Read more25 November – International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
25 November – International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women To celebrate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Italy reaffirms its strong commitment to promoting gender equality and combating all forms of discrimination and violence against women, which is among its priorities also in view of its three-year term […]
Read moreCouncil of Europe, photo exhibition “The legacy of Falcone e Borsellino”
The photo-report, which consists of images from the archive of the Italian news agency ANSA and the private albums of the two Magistrates, illustrates the highlights of their lives, covering the period of their adolescence and education, the city of Palermo in the ’70s and ’80s, the creation of the anti-mafia pool, the “maxi-trial”, and […]
Read morePublic notice for the appointment of the Director of the Italian Development Cooperation Agency
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Read moreNew mission of the Minister of Justice Orlando in Strasbourg
The Italian Minister of Justice, Andrea Orlando, carried out a new mission in Strasbourg on 20th February 2018, in the framework of the excellent dialogue with Council of Europe, which has been coherently conducted throughout the legislature and characterized by frank and fruitful exchanges with these Authorities. The Minister signed the new Protocol amending the […]
Read moreMichele Nicoletti elected new President of the Parliamentary Assembly (PACE)
Michele Nicoletti, President of the Italian Delegation and President of the Socialist Group, was elected new President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), during the opening of the 2018 winter session. This is the second time that an Italian has been appointed to this important office, being Giuseppe Vedovato the first […]
Read moreThe Minister of Justice Andrea Orlando signs the Convention on Offences relating to cultural property
On 24 October 2017 in Strasbourg the Minister of Justice Andrea Orlando signed the new Council of Europe Convention on Offences relating to Cultural Property, also known as the “Blood Antiquities” Convention, bringing to 9 the number of signatory countries. The Convention is the only international treaty specifically dealing with the criminalization of […]
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