Council of Europe
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Council of Europe
An international organization of European states dedicated to protecting human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. It is an independent institution and not part of the European Union.
Der Europäische Gerichtshof für Menschenrechte ist eine Institution des Europarats.
The European Court of Human Rights is an institution of the Council of Europe.
The name 'Europarat' (Council of Europe) is a compound noun made up of 'Europa' (Europe) and 'Rat' (council). The 's' in the middle is a linking -s, which connects the two parts of the word.
Die Parlamentarische Versammlung des Europarats trifft sich viermal im Jahr.
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe meets four times a year.
It is important to know that the Council of Europe is not an institution of the European Union (EU). That is why countries that are not part of the EU are also members, such as Switzerland or the United Kingdom.
Der Europarat setzt sich für Demokratie und Menschenrechte in 46 Mitgliedsstaaten ein.
The Council of Europe works to promote democracy and human rights in 46 member states.
The Council of Europe is almost always mentioned in connection with human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. Its best-known institution is the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg.
Ein Bürger kann den Europäischen Gerichtshof für Menschenrechte anrufen, wenn er seine Grundrechte verletzt sieht.
A citizen can appeal to the European Court of Human Rights if they believe their fundamental rights have been violated.
Council of Ministers
'der Ministerrat' and 'der Europarat' can be confused because both sound like political bodies in Europe. But they are not the same thing. Here, 'der Ministerrat' means the Council of the European Union, where ministers from the EU countries decide on laws. 'der Europarat', on the other hand, is a separate international organization for human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. The important point is: 'der Europarat' is not part of the European Union.
Der Europarat setzt sich in Europa für den Schutz der Menschenrechte ein.
The Council of Europe works to protect human rights in Europe.
Der Ministerrat der EU berät heute über neue Regeln für den Verkehr.
The Council of the EU is discussing new transport rules today.