European and World Day against the Death Penalty, 10 October 2025: Joint statement by the High Representative of the European Union and the Secretary General of the Council of Europe 10 October marks the European and World Day against the Death Penalty, a moment to reaffirm the universal right to life and to reflect on the global progress made towards the abolition of capital punishment. The European Union and the Council of Europe, longstanding partners in this cause, continue to stand at the