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The 65th anniversary of the European Social Charter: social rights as the foundation of resilient democracies and social justice

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Parliamentary Assembly
Session
2026 - First part-session

Summary

This recommendation from the Parliamentary Assembly celebrates the 65th anniversary of the European Social Charter and highlights social rights as crucial for resilient democracies and social justice. The Assembly lauds reforms initiated by the Committee of Ministers to enhance the Charter's effectiveness and impact, particularly emphasising social and economic rights amidst current pressures on democracies. It suggests a series of initiatives, including debates and campaigns, to promote the Charter and encourages the ratification of its revised version and the Collective Complaints Protocol. Additionally, the Assembly advocates for recognising the right to a healthy environment within a legally binding framework and urges the removal of clauses that limit the Charter's territorial and personal scope. These efforts are aimed at reinforcing democratic stability and extending human rights across Europe. The Assembly calls on the Committee of Ministers to further explore ways to enhance the Charter during the upcoming ministerial session in Chi?inau.

Voting results

47 in favor 1 against 2 abstentions