"Our rights do not apply only at one moment in time, or to a specific situation. Instead, they are built to apply over the decades, and in whatever circumstances we find ourselves", stated Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić in the introduction to the 2024 report on democracy, human rights, and rule of law in Europe, entitled "Our rights, our future", published today.
"Our rights are not an end point or a destination, but rather a moral compass for our journey through life. The Reykjavik Declaration was an important milestone at a moment of profound concern for our continent, but we have found our direction. Now, the journey must continue", emphasised Marija Pejčinović Burić.
The annual report focuses on the Organisation's follow-up to the 4th Summit of Heads of State and Government, held in Iceland in May 2023. In the "Reykjavik Declaration" European leaders expressed their commitment to addressing democratic backsliding in many parts of the continent.
The Summit's main priority was to signal unwavering support for Ukraine and to ensure accountability for the Russian Federation's ongoing war of aggression.
