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Secretary General speech to Columbia University
As part of the United Nations General Assembly week, Secretary General Alain Berset delivered the keynote address to Columbia University in New York on the “The Age of Democratic Security”. Watch...
The European Day of Languages: celebrating 25 years of motivating Europe to learn languages
The Secretary General Alain Berset, made the following statement, ahead of the Council of Europe’s European Day of Languages marked on 26 September: “2025 marks the 25th anniversary of the European...
For women’s rights and dignity: a call from the Council of Europe
As Secretary General Berset arrived in New York for the United Nations General Assembly week, he took part in the High-Level Conference on the Thirtieth Anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on...
European countries come together to fight organised crime
Following the adoption of a new declaration designed to improve cooperation in cross-border crime, Secretary General Alain Berset stated that “Organised crime exploits digital technology and knows...
Democratic security: Secretary General to promote the core foundations of peace at the UN General Assembly week in New York
Secretary General Alain Berset will stress the importance of a renewed international commitment to human rights, democracy, and the rule of law in strengthening global security at the UN General...
Alain Berset in Cyprus: strengthening democratic security and common values
On his first official visit to Cyprus as Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset underlined the importance of democratic security at a time of democratic backsliding across Europe....
The European and global order faces a direct challenge by force
“Let us look at the facts.” With these words, Secretary General Alain Berset reopened the Council of Europe’s weekly meeting of Ministers’ Deputies in Strasbourg, marking the return from recess with...
Council of Europe stands with Ukraine, says Secretary General on Independence Day
The Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset, has expressed solidarity with the people of Ukraine on their Independence Day on 24 August. This message comes amid continued attacks...
Secretary General Alain Berset on Alaska talks: The war must end — and it must end fairly
The Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset, made the following statement today: “When the eyes of the world turn to the peace talks in Alaska on Friday, we will face a single...
Armenia and Azerbaijan: A milestone on the road to lasting peace
The Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset, has made the following statement: “I warmly welcome today’s initialing of the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace agreement in Washington DC, which...