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Since its creation in 1949, the Council of Europe has been promoting democracy, the protection human rights and the rule of law accross the European continent. Today, this intergovernmental organisation influences the quality of life of 800 million citizens by developing legal standards and helping its 47member states to enforce them.

The Council's member states* cooperate to find solutions to today’s major challenges such as corruption, respect of ethnic minorities, cybercrime, bioethics, or domestic violence.

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Depuis 1949, le Conseil de l’Europe continue de promouvoir la démocracie, la protection des droits de l’homme et l'état de droit à travers le continent européen. Aujourd’hui, cette organisation intergouvernementale améliore la qualité de vie de 800 millions de citoyens en établissant des standards juridiques qu’elle aide ses 47 États membres à mettre en vigueur.

Les États membres* du Conseil de l’Europe coopèrent afin de trouver des solutions aux grands défis actuels tels que la corruption, le respect des minorités ethniques, la cybercriminalité, la bioéthique, ou la violence domestique.


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