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In the 70 years of its existence, the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) has experienced a remarkable enlargement and development. All 47 member States of the Council of Europe are now Parties to the ECHR. The Council of Europe, the ECHR and the European Court of Human Rights are based on values and have been conceived as instruments of defence of these values: pluralist democracy, rule of law and human rights. They have made an essential contribution to the consolidation and development of these values. However, one should not overlook certain weaknesses of the system. Today, these fundamental and foundational values are questioned by nationalist/populist movements and leaders who reject political and cultural pluralism. The rule of law is challenged. The norms and principles of human rights are attacked. European countries, as well as countries in other parts of the world, are a sliding towards authoritarian and even totalitarian regimes. Will the tree planted 70 years ago, the ECHR, be strong enough to resist these tendencies?