Michele 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 […]
Read moreParticipation of the Governor CEB to the fourth Summit of the Western Balkans (Trieste, 12 July 2017)
On 12 July 2017 Italy hosted in Trieste the fourth Summit of the Western Balkans (initiative launched in 2014 in order to encourage the stabilization of the region and the prospects of European integration). The Summit included three political work sessions (Heads of State and Government, Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Ministers of Economic Development), a […]
Read moreRatification draft law of the CoE Convention against Trafficking in Human Organs – Chamber of Deputies approval
The draft law “Ratification and execution of the Council of Europe Convention against trafficking in human organs (Santiago de Compostela, 25/03/2015)” has been adopted unanimously by the Chamber of Deputies and it will be soon examined by the Senate. The aim of this Convention is to improve the efficacy of the fight against criminal activities […]
Read more€ 3 million Italian contribution to the CEB Fund for migrants and refugees
In the wake of unprecedented refugee flows reaching Europe, in 2015 the Council of Europe Development Bank set up the “Migrant and Refugee Fund” (MRF), a new financial tool aimed at supporting national efforts to create and renew reception and transit centers for migrants. On 16 June 2017 in Nicosia, at the last CEB joint […]
Read moreAgreement for the joint organization of the 7th Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe Advisory Forum
On 15 June 2017 the agreement for the joint organization of the 7th Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe Advisory Forum, hosted in Lucca on the 27-29 September 2017, was signed at the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism (MiBACT). The Agreement was signed by the MiBACT, the Tuscany Region as […]
Read moreNorth-South Prize of the Council of Europe to Giusi Nicolini
The North-South Centre of the Council of Europe awarded the North-South Prize 2016 to Giuseppina Nicolini, mayor of Lampedusa and Linosa from 2012 to June 2017, and to the Tunisian parliamentary Mbarka Brahmi, founder of the “Centre Brahmi for the peace and the solidarity”. Since 1995, the prize has been awarded every year to two […]
Read moreSigning of the headquarters agreement of the Council of Europe Programme Office in Venice
On 14 June 2017 the Italian Permanent Representative in Strasbourg signed the Memorandum of understanding between Italy and the Council of Europe concerning the Programme Office in Venice status upgrade. This Office was opened in 2011 based on an agreement between the CoE and the Venetian city. On 28 June 2017 the Committee of […]
Read moreNew Convention on Cinematographic Co-production at the International Film Festival in Rotterdam
The Council of Europe opened for signature a new Convention on Cinematographic Co-Production. The opening ceremony took place during the 46th edition of the International Film Festival in Rotterdam on January 30th. Building on the success story of the 1992 European Convention on Cinematographic Co-production, the new Convention provides an updated legal and financial framework […]
Read moreMedia and journalism in Europe, highlight of the Parliamentary Assembly winter part-session
Debates on attacks against journalists and media freedom in Europe, the challenges and accountability of online media and journalism and the need to effectively counter cyber discrimination and online hate speech were at the heart of the PACE winter plenary part-session held in Strasbourg from 23 to 27 January 2017. Addressing the Assembly were Nicos […]
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