Council of Europe

What needs to change for democracy to work better for you? The #YourVoiceForDemocracy consultation is open to citizens across all 46 member states. 💡 Share your ideas & vote on proposals 🌍 Participate in 36 languages Open until 12 November 👉Take part now: panoramic.make.org/en/partner/c...

📢 David Meyer, President of the Group of States against Corruption (GRECO) makes a statement on democratic backsliding Join us live🎥https://go.coe.int/DQVp4 Explore the agenda👉 go.coe.int/ZJrea #democracy #humanrights #RuleOfLaw #51stSession

🗣️ Listen to Sophie PANONACLE, Member of Parliament for Gironde, France, make a statement on #CoastalErosion Members will then debate and vote on a draft resolution and draft recommendation. Explore the agenda ➡️ go.coe.int/ZJrea #democracy #humanrights #RuleOfLaw

Coming up at the Congress' #51stSession We're pleased to showcase the highlights of our upcoming Congress session, taking place from 27-29 October Explore the full agenda here go.coe.int/ZJrea #democracy #humanrights #RuleOfLaw

Council of Europe stands ready to work with Serbia's democratically elected leadership to strengthen human rights, democracy and the rule of law. Your perseverance, energy and commitment to European principles and Serbia's future have brought you this far. You can count on our support. 🧵2/2

Congratulations to the Student List of Serbia on your electoral result. Serbian citizens have made their democratic choice. We welcome former President Vučić’s acceptance of the result and commitment to a peaceful democratic transition. 🧵1/2

How do we build safer and more resilient societies? At the European Coalition Against Drugs meeting in San Patrignano, @alain-berset.coe.int called for stronger cooperation on prevention, treatment, reintegration and action against traffickers. www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

I welcome the European Parliament's Sakharov Prize award to the ICC and its officials. This is a powerful show of solidarity with an essential institution in the fight against impunity and for justice for victims of atrocity crimes. #SakharovPrize @europarl.europa.eu @coe.int

Secretary General @alain-berset.coe.int joins the European Coalition against drugs meeting in San Patrignano. He will present the Council of Europe’s approach to drug policies and visit the San Patrignano community supporting people affected by addiction. www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

“In the 1970s, it was difficult for gay people. It was a very hostile environment…You could go to jail for life.” People forget, or just don’t realise, the huge impact of the ECHR in making the UK - and the rest of Europe - a better place. 🔗 go.coe.int/1nmWq [🎥 now 5 years old but still valid]

A new European Commission against racism and intolerance (ECRI) report welcomes commitment to advance equality and inclusion in Ukraine, calls for further action to protect Roma and LGBTI people, combat hate speech, and strengthen hate crime responses. Read more: www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

Ahead of Constitutional Court hearings in Georgia, SG @alain-berset.coe.int has called for safeguarding political pluralism, protecting fundamental freedoms, and preserving democratic checks and balances. Read the full statement on the situation in Georgia ⬇️ www.linkedin.com/pulse/georgi...

Corruption, trafficking and organised crime threaten human dignity and the rule of law ⚖️ Did you know the Council of Europe helps countries fight corruption, trafficking and organised crime? 🔗 More info: www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

Building a future where everyone can contribute, belong and thrive is vital for stronger democracies. Discover the Council of Europe’s 10 principles for inclusive societies, contributing to the New Democratic Pact for Europe 👉 Read more: www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

A new Council of Europe treaty to strengthen criminal-asset recovery is open for signature. Eight member states and the EU have signed. It modernises asset-recovery frameworks to tackle increasingly sophisticated, cross-border crime. Read more: www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

The rule of law protects human rights and democracy ⚖️ Should the same law apply equally to everyone? Tell us what you think in the comments. 🔗 More info: www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

Want to help turn commitments into real opportunities for Roma & Traveller communities? Register now for an online seminar examining how investment can advance inclusion, strengthen opportunities & create lasting change. 🗓️ 23 Oct 2026 | 10:00-12:35 CEST 🔗 Register: coebank.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Human rights are at the heart of everything the Council of Europe does 🕊️ Did you know that the European Convention on Human Rights protects more than 700 million people across 46 member states? 🔗 Discover more: www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

The first event organised under the Council of Europe Information Point for Belarusian People in Vilnius addressed the abolition of the death penalty, with a focus on Belarus. The Council of Europe reaffirms its strong political opposition to capital punishment. 🔗 www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

How do we recognise when history is being manipulated? We asked students & teachers to share their perspectives on history, critical thinking and spotting misinformation. Watch the video to hear what they think.

AI is moving fast. Protecting human rights must remain at its core. The Council of Europe and Microsoft have signed a framework cooperation agreement to promote responsible and inclusive technology, rooted in human rights, democracy and the rule of law. www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

A new chapter begins at the Council of Europe! New trainees have arrived with big expectations: to learn, grow, enjoy the experience and make the most of every opportunity. Good luck to our new trainees for the six months ahead! 💙

AI is transforming our societies - but innovation must go hand in hand with human rights🤖 Do you know the answer? Share your guess in the comments, then watch the reveal. 🔗 More info about the Council of Europe & AI: www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

High-level addresses, the Václav Havel Human Rights Prize, debates on Ukraine, climate action and accountability. A packed @pace.coe.int autumn session, with human rights, democracy and the rule of law at its heart. Take a look at the highlights 👇 pace.coe.int/en

“Multilateralism is our shared destiny.”- At the Parliamentary Assembly, H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco called for stronger dialogue and cooperation to uphold international law, protect human rights and safeguard our planet. www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

“Respect for human dignity must be Europe’s compass” - addressing @pace.coe.int, President António José Martins Seguro called for an uncompromising defence of human rights, stronger democracy and social cohesion, and a Europe open to the world. www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

The Register of Damage for Ukraine is now fully open, with all 43 categories of claims available for submission. Claims can now be registered for people’s loss of access to healthcare and education, and damage to the country’s environment and natural resources. www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

Germany stands firmly with the Council of Europe. In Strasbourg, Foreign Minister @aussenminister.diplo.de stressed the need for a strong Council of Europe to defend democracy, human rights & the rule of law, while tackling new technologies, hybrid threats and supporting Ukraine. go.coe.int/vLTIc

Today, I’ve presented the Council of Europe’s new Action Plan for Ukraine. Supporting veterans and social inclusion, protecting minorities, women and children, advancing accountability, democratic governance, independent justice and the fight against corruption are among its key priorities. 🧵1/2

Congratulations to Nasrin Sotoudeh, winner of the 2026 Václav Havel Human Rights Prize, honouring her extraordinary commitment to justice, dignity and freedom in #Iran. We also honour shortlisted nominees Márta Pardavi and Alinejad Masih for their courageous human rights work. #PACEautumn2026