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Ukraine Independence Day: Council of Europe advances justice and accountability, strengthens support for Ukraine
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...
Before the final whistle
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...
“Reform is about our collective ability to make full use of the potential of the Council of Europe” – Alain Berset
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...
San Marino’s Captains Regent on official visit to the Council of Europe
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...
“Everywhere. Under all circumstances” – Secretary General Berset on death-penalty abolition
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...
Alain Berset: Europe must look beyond rearmament to safeguard democratic security
Europe cannot rely on military rearmament alone to guarantee its future security, Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset said today, stressing that democratic resilience, the rule of law...
Secretary General in Dubrovnik: Democratic security is Europe’s compass in an age of multipolarity
Secretary General Alain Berset of the 46-member Council of Europe met Croatian political leaders and international partners at the Dubrovnik Forum on 26–27 June, highlighting the importance of...
Navigating a multipolar world: Alain Berset to highlight democratic security at Dubrovnik Forum
Secretary General Alain Berset of the 46-member Council of Europe will stress that in an increasingly fragmented and multipolar world, democratic security is essential to Europe’s long-term...
Rejuvenating politics and delivering on promises of equality and participation: milestone event in Strasbourg
Only 2.8% of the world’s parliamentarians are aged 30 and under. Rising social inequalities and high cost of living have fuelled feelings of exclusion and disenchantment with representative...
The Council of Europe is a “geopolitical force” that should be used to its real potential – Alain Berset
Addressing the Parliamentary Assembly today, the Council of Europe Secretary General, Alain Berset, has highlighted the progress made in recent months to reinforce Europe’s democratic security and...