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.
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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.
North Macedonia to Sign Landmark Council of Europe AI Convention During Secretary General’s Official Visit
North Macedonia to Sign Landmark Council of Europe AI Convention During Secretary General’s Official Visit A primary objective of the visit is to reaffirm the Council of Europe’s support for…
Council of Europe Names Bragi Guðbrandsson and Rami Abou Jamous as 31st North-South Prize Laureates
Council of Europe Names Bragi Guðbrandsson and Rami Abou Jamous as 31st North-South Prize Laureates The ceremony will be presided over by José Pedro Aguiar-Branco, the President of the Assembly…
Moldova Unveils National Safety Plan for Reporters at European Press Freedom Summit
Moldova Unveils National Safety Plan for Reporters at European Press Freedom Summit The project, titled “Youth facing discrimination—why journalists matter,” aims to educate young citizens on the links between journalist…
Democracy Under Threat: Parliamentary Assembly Warns of Surging Violence Against Politicians
Democracy Under Threat: Parliamentary Assembly Warns of Surging Violence Against Politicians To address these growing threats, the Assembly proposed that the Council of Europe take a leading role through the…
Council of Europe Adopts New Standards to Curb Big Tech Power and Protect User Rights
Council of Europe Adopts New Standards to Curb Big Tech Power and Protect User Rights The Council is championing a concept known as “empowerment by design,” which requires platforms to…