'All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.'
– Article One, The UN Declaration of Human Rights
The Fourth Council of Europe (CoE) summit is taking place in the Icelandic capital of Reykjavik, from Tuesday to Wednesday (16-17 May).
The Council of Europe is an international organisation founded in 1949 to uphold human rights, democracy and the rule of law in Europe. It has 46 member states, including the 27 members of the European Union.
The summit will begin at 17:45 local time on 16 May with an opening event entitled, "United around Our Values - Opening of the fourth Summit of the Council of Europe".
The Fourth Council of Europe (CoE) summit is taking place in the Icelandic capital of Reykjavik, from Tuesday to Wednesday (16-17 May).
The Council of Europe is an international organisation founded in 1949 to uphold human rights, democracy and the rule of law in Europe. It has 46 member states, including the 27 members of the European Union.
The summit will begin at 17:45 local time on 16 May with an opening event entitled, "United around Our Values - Opening of the fourth Summit of the Council of Europe".
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