European Conference of Prosecutors in Palermo
5-6 May 2022 On May 5th and 6th 2022, the European Conference of Prosecutors General entitled ‘Prosecutors between independence and accountability’ was held. The Conference was organised in the framework of Italy’s Presidency of the Council of Europe and promoted by the Prosecutor-General’s Office of the Court of Cassation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and […]
Read moreClosing Concert of the Italian Presidency of the Council of Europe by the “Quartetto di Venezia”
Strasbourg, 12 May 2022 The performance of the “Quartetto di Venezia” marked the end of the cultural programme of the Italian Presidency of the Council of Europe. Pieces by composers such as Debussy, Beethoven and Mozart were the highlights of the evening’s repertoire in the beautiful Protestant Church of Saint-Pierre-le-Jeune in Strasbourg.
Read moreConference in “Octopus” format on Cybercrime and opening for signature of the Second Additional Protocol to the Budapest Convention
Strasbourg, 12-13 May 2022 Minister Marta Cartabia participated in the International Conference opening for signature of the Second Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime (“Budapest Convention”), within the framework of the Italian Presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe. In the context of the proliferation of cybercrime, the Additional Protocol […]
Read more132nd Session of the Committee of Ministers
Turin, 19-20 May 2022 With the 132nd session of the Committee of Foreign Affairs Ministers of the Council of Europe, chaired by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Luigi Di Maio, Italy’s semester of Presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe officialy ended. Italy’s Minister gave an overview of his […]
Read moreHigh-Level event on AI and human rights
4 April, Rome. The high-level event on the impact of artificial intelligence on human rights, co-organised by the Italian Presidency of the Committee of Ministers and the Council of Europe, took place at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The conference, which was opened by the speeches of Under-Secretary of State Benedetto […]
Read morePresident of the Republic Sergio Mattarella visits Strasbourg
27 April, Strasbourg. President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella visited Strasbourg to address the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. In his speech, the President confirmed Italy’s support for the Organisation as a privileged multilateral forum for examining issues relating to the protection of fundamental rights and the rule of law. The President of […]
Read moreMinisters of Culture conference
1 April. Culture, creativity and cultural heritage are strategic resources used to shape a diverse and democratic Europe. In this spirit, within the framework of the Italian Presidency semester, the Council of Europe and the Italian Ministry of Culture organized the Ministerial Conference on Culture, held today, Friday 1 April, in Strasbourg and online. The […]
Read more8 March: International Women’s Day – Statement by the Minister
To mark International Women’s Day, allow me to reaffirm Italy’s firm commitment to protect women’s rights, gender equality and women’s empowerment, and to combat all forms of discrimination and gender-based violence.The 8th of March represents the annual opportunity to take stock of the progress made in this field, but above all to recognize the challenges […]
Read moreRussian Federation suspended from the Council of Europe
25.02.2022 Minister Luigi di Maio said that the “Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, under the Italian presidency decided to oust the Russian Federation from its membership, pursuant Article 8 of the Statute. Italy deems it necessary due to the unacceptable military aggression against Ukraine.
Read moreNew strategy for the rights of the child (2022-2027) adopted
24.02.2022 The Committee of Ministers has adopted the new Strategy for the Rights of the Child (2022-2027) “Children’s rights in action: from continuous implementation to joint innovation”, which will guide the work of the Council of Europe over the next six years.The strategy will be launched in Rome on 7-8 April 2022 at a high-level […]
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