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This publication contains the official text of the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Assistance in Tax Matters as amended by the 2010 Protocol. The original Convention was developed jointly by the Co …

La prsente publication contient le texte officiel de la Convention multilatrale concernant l’assistance administrative mutuelle en matire fiscale telle qu’amende par le Protocole de 2010. La Conventi …

La presente pubblicazione contiene il testo ufficiale della Convenzione Multilaterale sulla Mutua Assistenza Amministrativa in materia fiscale, come modificata dal Protocollo del 2010. La Convenzione …

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Access to justice is a vital element in the democratic process and one of the basic principles of the rule of law. Access to legal aid – the provision of legal advice, assistance and/or representatio …

These guidelines, prepared by the European Committee on Legal Co-operation (CDCJ) and adopted by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on 16 June 2021, are designed to help the 47 membe …

An empowering handbook for teachers on how to support their students to recognise fake news and false information found in the online environment Do you check the sources of what you read online? Wou …

This Convention offers tax authorities a legal framework for co-operating across borders without violating the sovereignty of other countries or the rights of taxpayers. Includes the text of the conv …

Cette convention propose aux autorités fiscales un cadre juridique de coopération internationale sans violer la souveraineté nationale ni les droits des contribuables. L”édition du XXème anniversair …

Preserving the cultural heritage by mobilising citizens when implementing public action The Council of Europe Framework Convention on the Value of Cultural Heritage for Society (the Faro Convention) …

For information on competences required, training activities and assessment tools for education for democratic citizenship The Council of Europe has been protecting children’s digital rights, and fos …

Education is to society what oxygen is to living beings: we cannot exist without it… The Council of Europe Reference Framework of Competences for Democratic Culture (RFCDC) sets out 20 competences …

30 stories for 70 years of European history 1949-2019. Founded in Strasbourg in 1949 to unite a continent ravaged by war, the Council of Europe has built a vast area of democratic security that prote …

For a quality education free of fraud and corruption – a new Recommendation adopted by the Committee of Ministers.Recommendation CM/Rec(2022)18 on countering education fraud addresses the need f …

Developing a better understanding of the meaning of human rights in drug policy. When people have a history of dependence, they often experience stigmatisation and are frequently perceived as crimina …

Tools to counter hate speech that undermines free electoral competition. “Everyone has the right to freedom of expression. This right shall include freedom to hold opinions and to receive and im …

Providing training on intercultural competence to staff and officials at all levels of government will help member states to efficiently implement the Council of Europe intercultural integration mode …

Providing training on intercultural competence to staff and officials at all levels of government will help member states to efficiently implement the Council of Europe intercultural integration mode …

The public administration is above all for us, the protection of our rights and the pursuit of the public good. This handbook will be of interest to all those concerned with the proper functioning of …

Ensuring equality, valuing diversity, fostering meaningful interaction and facilitating active citizenship and participation Systemic discrimination is not immediately visible and is rarely the resul …

How can rights and freedoms be guaranteed in the metaverse, whilst the frontiers between the physical and virtual worlds are becoming increasingly blurred? This collaborative report by the Council of …

Safeguarding Europe’s linguistic heritage The European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages is a Council of Europe convention designed to protect and promote states parties’ traditional minorit …

Recommendation CM/Rec(2022)14 adopted by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on 20 April 2022 and explanatory memorandum. Recommendation CM/Rec(2022)14 on general principles of fair p …

What measures can prison authorities take to detect radicalisation in prison? How should prison staff be selected? How should they be trained to evaluate and manage the risks without abandoning high …

Uncover how history education can either divide or unite, and explore the Council of Europe’s groundbreaking initiatives that have redefined how we teach history, promoting critical thinking and demo …

How does democratic security interact with democracy, human rights and the rule of law? How can the Council of Europe help its member states guarantee security for citizens through their commitment t …