The Council of Europe highlights AI as a transformative revolution, warning of risks like mass surveillance and disinformation while advocating for its potential to enhance public participation and democratic innovation.
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Europe’s Strategy Against Hate Speech
Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset outlines a “democratic security” strategy to combat hate speech, utilizing legal frameworks and technological solutions to protect victims and preserve democratic stability across Europe.
Meloni Denies Trump’s G7 Photo Claims
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni rejects Donald Trump’s claims of “begging” for a G7 photo, calling the story fabricated. The row deepens as Italy cancels diplomatic visits amid tensions over Iran.
Europe Battles Financial Crime and Terror Financing
Justice ministers from 46 Council of Europe member states meet in Strasbourg to modernize judicial responses to money laundering, crypto-assets, and the low rate of criminal asset confiscation across Europe.
Zelenskyy Proposes Direct Peace Meeting with Putin
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued a direct challenge to Vladimir Putin, proposing a high-level meeting in a neutral country to negotiate a permanent end to the war and a ceasefire.
Europe’s New Plan to Save Digital Democracy
At EuroDIG 2026, the Council of Europe advanced its New Democratic Pact, focusing on digital safeguards, AI accountability, and platform governance to protect European democracy from disinformation and systemic risks.
Council of Europe Launches €50,000 Hackathon to Combat Online Hate Speech
The Council of Europe’s second Democracy Hackathon in Strasbourg invites innovators to tackle online hate speech for a €50,000 prize fund and professional implementation support from industry and academic experts.
Council of Europe Adopts Warsaw Protocol to Bolster Global Asset Recovery
The Council of Europe’s new Warsaw Protocol modernizes global legal frameworks to enhance the seizure of criminal assets, combat terrorist financing, and regulate crypto-assets through strengthened international judicial cooperation.