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Council of Europe

British  

noun

  1. an association of European states, established in 1949 to promote unity between its members, defend human rights, and increase social and economic progress

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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According to a 2025 Council of Europe report, Malta remains significantly behind in the fight against corruption -- but the issue was not a hot topic on the campaign trail.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Police said they were looking into whether Jagland received gifts, travel or loans in connection with his position as the head of the Council of Europe, a human-rights organization.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

Jagland is also a former head of the Norwegian Nobel Committee and spent 10 years as secretary general of the Council of Europe.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

A recent Council of Europe report based on inspections said POWs in the Ukrainian facility were generally treated in accordance with the Geneva Conventions.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

The Community and the Member States shall foster co-operation with third countries and the competent international organizations in the field of education, in particular the Council of Europe 4.

From The Treaty of the European Union, Maastricht Treaty, 7th February, 1992 by European Union

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