Council of Europe Knihy

Publication drawn up by the European Conference of Ministers responsible for Regional/Spatial Planning (CEMAT) of the Council of Europe

Democracy is well-established in most European countries, yet there is growing dissatisfaction and mistrust of democratic institutions, worsened by the economic crisis. This situation raises questions about whether Europe’s democracies are truly under threat and if the traditional model has reached its limits. A consensus is emerging on the urgent need to investigate the origins of this crisis and to explore strategies for rebuilding confidence in democracy. As the guardian of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, the Council of Europe is dedicated to examining the state of European democracy and identifying new challenges and future trends. To facilitate this reflection, the Council organized a series of Democracy Debates featuring experts from diverse fields. This publication compiles the eight lectures from these debates, each analyzing a specific aspect of contemporary democracy. The presentations contextualize issues politically and address historical, technological, and communication dimensions. The authors propose improvements for democratic governance and predict the future evolution of democracy in Europe. Collectively, these insights enhance our understanding of democracy today and highlight ways to protect and strengthen it.

A. The rule of law

Human rights cannot be defended by legal measures alone. They need to be protected and safeguarded by everyone, including young people. Human rights are best respected and appreciated when we know them, stand up for them and apply them in our lives.COMPASS provides youth leaders, teachers and facilitators of human rights education activities, whether professionals or volunteers, with concrete ideas and practical activities to engage, involve and motivate young people in living, learning and acting for human rights. It promotes a comprehensive perspective on human rights education and sees young people as actors for a culture of universal human rights.COMPASS was originally published in 2002 and is now available in more than 30 languages. A version specifically designed for human rights education with children - COMPASITO - enjoys a similar success. This edition is fully revised and updated to include new activities and information about human rights issues such as disability and disablism, migration, religion, remembrance, war and terrorism.

Stapled book.

"This handbook is intended for lawyers, judges, prosecutors, border guards, immigration officials and others working with national authorities, as well as non-governmental organisations and other bodies that may be confronted with legal questions in any of the areas the handbook sets out to cover."--Editor.

Federal Republic of Germany.

Hardcover. No jacket. Superficial marks on boards. Pages are bright white, clean, crisp. BW