EUROPEAN STANDARDS FOR THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS: CIVIC EDUCATION, DEMOCRATIC VALUES, AND MODERN TRANSFORMATION

This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the interrelationship between the European human rights protection architecture, civic education, and democratic values, viewed against the backdrop of 21st-century challenges. The study examines the fundamental principles of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), the dynamics of the case law of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR)—specifically the "living instrument" doctrine—and new legal dilemmas arising from the digital age (such as artificial intelligence, data protection, and disinformation). The author analyzes the role of civic education in strengthening the rule of law and evaluates the trends and challenges associated with the implementation of European standards within the national context of Georgia