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· 3 minRegulating major technology platforms, protecting minors and strengthening Europe’s digital autonomy: Sandro Ruotolo examines the challenges of a digital transformation that must put people at its heart.
· 3 minASSEDEL hosted a roundtable discussion with Carolina Lasén Diaz from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE). The session detailed the internal workings of PACE and its Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination, using active topics like the impact of AI on women's rights to illustrate policy development.
· 6 minInterview with Ukrainian MP Larysa Bilozir (PACE) on AI and the future of work. Addressing both opportunities for reconstruction and the need for professional retraining, the report highlights the risks of discrimination against migrants and refugees.
· 3 minDuring the roundtable discussion, Alun Drake guided the ASSEDEL team through an analysis of public perception of the Council of Europe (CoE), communication perspectives, and key differences compared to the European Union (EU).
· 5 minIn our interview, PACE member Senator Jan Filip Libicki emphasizes that with over two million veterans and many facing life-changing disabilities, European support must include dedicated funding for social protection, rehabilitation, and equal opportunities.
· 3 minIn October 2026, ASSEDEL organized an enriching roundtable discussion with Gerhard Ermischer, current President of the Conference of INGOs. During this roundtable discussion, an in-depth analysis was conducted on the role of the Council of Europe (CoE), the importance of its conventions, and the fundamental impact of the Conference of International Non-Governmental Organisations (CINGO) on the defense of human rights.
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