State of democracy, human rights and the rule of law in Europe. A shared responsibility for democratic security in Europe. Report by the Secretary General of the Council of Europe

Abstract

This report assesses the degree to which Council of Europe members are delivering democratic security, broken down into its five pillars: efficient and independent judiciary; free media; vibrant, influential civil society; legitimate democratic institutions; and inclusive societies. The picture varies from country to country but, taking Europe as a whole, the gaps are significant. Within each pillar key shortcomings have been identified, along with actions to resolve them.