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· 3 minASSEDEL has submitted a Rule 9.2 communication to the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on the execution of the Grand Chamber judgment in Yüksel Yalçınkaya v. Türkiye (App. No. 15669/20), which is due to be examined at the 1577th meeting of the Ministers’ Deputies (DH) in December 2026.
· 11 minThe 14th World Forum for Democracy (Strasbourg, 2–3 November 2026) addressed the current rupture in democratic systems, focusing on democratic security, foresight, socio-economic justice, and youth engagement.
· 3 minSafeguarding human rights through judicial independence and dialogue
· 5 minLuz Martínez Seijo discusses the role of education in building a more equal society, preventing violence against women and protecting human rights. An interview exploring educational challenges, gender equality and the commitment of European institutions.
· 4 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.
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