Eva Smith Asmussen, chair of the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance, urges governments to “assume their responsibilities” and tackle the increasingly popular parties which rally against migrants, Muslims and other minorities.
To be great again, Europe should relax and forget about global influence, the Norwegian historian declared, inaugurating the Council of Europe’s debate series with a presentation on European identity.
Writing in the the World Policy Institute’s Spring edition, the Secretary General states that: “According to some economists, Europe will need between 40 and 60 million immigrant workers by 2050. Without them, there will be simply no chance of sustaining Europe’s level of prosperity and welfare. We cannot escape the demographic reality of Europe’s aging population.”
Fairness at home, at work and in decision-making and a relentless campaign against violence towards women are the organisation’s key themes marking International Women’s Day.
The competition, organised by the European Law Students Association (ELSA) and backed financially by Ireland, Andorra and Poland, simulates the procedure of complaints to the European Court of Human Rights.
