European Parliament Adopts Resolution Urging European Commission to Establish Consent-Based Legal Definition of Rape Across All Member States

In a decisive move aimed at harmonizing judicial standards and strengthening protections for survivors of sexual violence, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on Tuesday calling for a fundamental shift in how rape is defined across the European Union. The resolution, which passed with 447 votes in favor, 160 against, and 43 abstentions, formally urges […]

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Council of Europe Adopts Chișinău Declaration to Bolster Social Rights and Democratic Resilience Amid Rising Global Authoritarianism

In a decisive move to counter the dual threats of democratic backsliding and widening socio-economic disparities, the Council of Europe and its 46 member states have officially adopted the Chișinău Declaration. Signed in the capital of Moldova, the declaration marks a pivotal shift in the European political landscape, positioning the protection of social rights as […]

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