Europe

Italy Ratifies Protocol 15 ECHR, Triggering its Entry into Force Across all CoE

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

On April 21, 2021, Italy ratified Protocol 15 to the

EU Council Imposes Sanctions on Myanmar Generals

Author: 
Sameer Shaikh

On Monday, March 22, 2021, The Council of the European Union took action against those responsible for the February 1 military coup in Myanmar, imposing sanctions against 11 individuals.

Turkey Withdraws from Istanbul Convention

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

By decree published on Saturday, March 20, President Erdoğan of Turkey announced Turkey's withdrawal from the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women a

EU Parliament Resolution Declares EU as LGBTIQ Freedom Zone

Author: 
Sameer Shaikh

On Thursday, March 11, 2021, the European Parliament adopted a resolution declaring the European U