Nils Muižnieks

Emily O'Reilly remains European Ombudsman for a new five-year term. This was decided by the European Parliament at its meeting today in Strasbourg.

On Wednesday, Emily O'Reilly (Ireland) was elected European Ombudsman for the 2019-2024 parliamentary term. She was backed by 320 MEPs in a secret plenary vote.

The Council of Europe’s Human Rights Commissioner Nils Muiznieks told BIRN that it was unacceptable for Serbia and other Balkan countries to give a public platform to convicted war criminals.

Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Nils Muiznieks says that the reconciliation process in the Western Balkans has stalled.

In his latest Human Rights Comment, Muiznieks also noted that ethnic divisions and polarization have been growing in the region.

Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Nils Muiznieks has called on the Ankara Governor’s Office to reverse a blanket ban on events organized by LGBTI NGOs “immediately,” calling it a “blatant human rights violation.”

Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Nils Muižnieks has criticized Turkish authorities for banning the LGBT Pride march in Istanbul for a third year running, urging them to uphold the right to freedom of assembly.

Turkish authorities must "change course" and reverse violations of media freedoms and the rule of law, Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Nils Muižnieks said Feb. 15.

Council of Europe (CoE) Commissioner for Human Rights Nils Muiznieks says he remains concerned about the Slovenian Aliens Act.

In comments posted on Facebook and on his website, Muiznieks said:

Council of Europe (CoE) Commissioner for Human Rights Nils Muiznieks has criticized the National Assembly of the Serb Republic (RS).

According to a statement from his office, the assembly has presented "convicted war criminals with appreciation certificates."

Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Nils Muižnieks has stressed the urgency of reverting to "ordinary procedures" and safeguards in Turkey by ending the post-coup attempt state of emergency as soon as possible.

CoE Human Rights Commissioner Nils Muiznieks has sent a letter to Serbian Labor, Employment, Veterans and Social Affairs Minister Aleksandar Vulin.

In it, the Council of Europe (CoE) official expresses his concerns on the issue of reparations to victims of wartime crimes.