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Four years on: justice, accountability and peace for Ukraine
Tomorrow, 24 February, marks four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Strikes on homes, schools, hospitals, and energy infrastructure continue unabated, leaving people without...
Secretary General to visit the United Nations in Geneva
The Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset, is due to take part in the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva and, in particular, to give a speech on 23 February,...
Council of Europe pledges continued support for accountability, recovery, and democratic security in Ukraine
Supporting Ukraine in the peace process, advancing the Council of Europe’s accountability and compensation mechanisms, as well as the democratic and rule of law reforms, which are also necessary for...
Council of Europe and EBU launch European Series Development award
The Council of Europe and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) have strengthened their long‑standing partnership with the signature of a new memorandum of understanding establishing a joint award...
“Greece gave us democracy, now we must strengthen democracy in Europe, together” – Alain Berset
The Secretary General of the 46-member Council of Europe, Alain Berset, has concluded his first official visit to Greece. During his two-day visit to Athens, which concluded on 10 February, the...
Secretary General completes first official visit to Belgium
Secretary General Alain Berset has completed his first official visit to Belgium. The trip included an audience with His Majesty King Philippe, as well as bilateral meetings with Foreign Minister...
Alain Berset in Athens to emphasise Greece’s important geopolitical role
The Secretary General of the 46-member Council of Europe, Alain Berset, is set to make his first official visit to Greece on 9 and 10 February. During his official visit to Greece, the Secretary...
Civil society has a central role to play on the path to the New Democratic Pact for Europe
“The New Democratic Pact for Europe needs civil society. It needs those who create trust, defend rights, and keep democratic life real beyond elections,” stated Council of Europe Secretary General...
Democratic security on agenda for Secretary General’s first official visit to Belgium
The Secretary General of the 46-member Council of Europe, Alain Berset, will make his first official visit to Belgium on 5 and 6 February. On Thursday 5 February, in Brussels, the Secretary General...
Renewing Armenia’s commitment made 25 years ago to democracy and human rights
Addressing the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Armenia’s accession to the Council of Europe, Ararat Mirzoyan, Minister for Foreign Affairs...