The Council of Europe is an international organization that promotes cooperation between its members, states and countries of Europe, in the field of law standards, human rights, democratic development, the rule of law and cultural interaction.
Founded in 1949, the Council of Europe is Europe's oldest international organization. As of November 2020, it includes 47 states, in which more than 800 million people live. The Council of Europe is a fully independent organization outside the European Union system, comprising only 27 States. Unlike the European Union, the Council of Europe cannot issue binding laws, but has the power to ensure compliance with individual international agreements reached by European states on various topics. The Council of Europe and the EU share some symbolic attributes, such as the anthem and flag.
2022: Russia refuses to participate in the organization
On March 10, 2022, against the backdrop of a special operation of the Russian Armed Forces in Ukraine, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced that Russia was refusing to participate in the organization.
Russia does not intend to put up with the subversive actions of the West to replace international law with its own order, the foreign ministry noted.
The EU and NATO continue to line on the destruction of the Council of Europe and the common humanitarian and legal space in Europe.
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