Dynamics in the Development of Relations Between the Council of Europe and the European Union Cover Image

Динамика в развитието на отношенията между Съвета на Европа и Европейския съюз
Dynamics in the Development of Relations Between the Council of Europe and the European Union

Author(s): Veronika Stoilova
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law
Published by: Нов български университет
Keywords: Council of Europe; European Union; Democracy; Human Rights; Rule of Law
Summary/Abstract: As one of the engines for the development of the civilization; Europe has always been characterized by the joint efforts of the continents countries to achieve greater unity in the region; while respecting the shared core values of pluralistic democracy; human rights and the rule of law. The Council of Europe and the European Union - two independent international organizations with different but complementary roles - share these core values. In the context of the common desire to achieve unity in the realization of the ideals of a common democratic heritage; the dynamics in the relations between the Council of Europe and the European Union in the field of bilateral political dialogue and legal cooperation are increasingly emerging.