by Lucie | CESTCEST. AugAug. JJJJ
Ahead of Ukraine’s Independence Day on 24 August, Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset has reaffirmed the organisation’s solidarity with – and continued support for Ukraine, one of its 46 member states. “Dear Ukrainians, 35 years ago, you restored your...
by Lucie | CESTCEST. JulJul. JJJJ
A World Cup final is a celebration few events on Earth can rival. This one feels unfinished. The FIFA World Cup 2026 has raised question after question. A sanction suspended under pressure, within days, with no reasons given. The authority of referees called into...
by Lucie | CESTCEST. JulJul. JJJJ
Secretary General Alain Berset used his exchange with the Committee of Ministers to underline the political purpose of the Council of Europe’s reform: “strengthening the Council of Europe’s relevance, impact and ability to respond to today’s challenges”. The Secretary...
by Lucie | CESTCEST. JulJul. JJJJ
San Marino’s Captains Regent Alice Mina and Vladimiro Selva paid an official visit to the Council of Europe. The Captains Regent, who serve as the country’s joint heads of state, are elected every six months in the Republic of San Marino, representing a unique model...
by Lucie | CESTCEST. JunJun. JJJJ
Secretary General Alain Berset has described the abolition of the death penalty as one of the greatest achievements of the Council of Europe. Speaking at the World Congress against the death penalty in Paris today he added that “No single execution has been carried...
