Human rights: EU appoints a new Special Representative

Council of the EU — Press releases EU Published: 2026-10-19 13:35:00

The Council has appointed Ilze Brands Kehris as EU Special Representative for Human Rights, from 19 October 2026 to 29 February 2028.

No full content stored. Use “Open Source” to read the original.

Open Source →

Recommended reads

A place to call home: Council adopts recommendation on addressing housing exclusion and homelessness From EU

The Council has adopted a recommendation setting out a person-centred, housing-led approach to preventing housing exclusion, including homelessness, in the EU.

Council of the EU — Press releases · EU 2026-10-19

Council greenlights measures to protect workers from exposure to hazardous substances From EU

The Council of the EU has adopted a set of revised rules aimed at protecting workers in the EU from exposure to hazardous substances that could cause illnesses such as cancer or asthma.

Council of the EU — Press releases · EU 2026-10-19

Norwegian DPA fines Xandr EUR 8 600 000 for unlawful processing of personal data From EU

Background information Date of final decision: 2 October 2026 National case  Controller: Xandr Inc. Legal References: Article 6 (Lawfulness of processing), Article 9 (Processing of special catego…

EDPB AI & Data Protection · EU 2026-10-16