Council of Europe SG @alain-berset.coe.int visits Vienna on 11 June.   ➡️ Address to the OSCE permanent council   ➡️ High-level meetings to discuss stronger international cooperation, support for Ukraine and democratic security in Europe   Full agenda: go.coe.int/AZmFV

📽️ How do you feel after pleading a case before the Court during the 2026 Helga Pedersen Moot Court Competition? 🎞️ Quel est votre sentiment après avoir plaidé une affaire devant la Cour lors du concours de plaidoiries Helga Pedersen de 2026 ? ⏬

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Peace cannot last if women are excluded. At today’s Council of Europe conference, leaders called for breaking barriers to women’s full participation in peace processes. Stronger inclusion = stronger, more durable peace. www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

Inclusive sport starts with visibility, representation & the right support. German Para athlete Friederike Brose calls for specialised coach training & more awareness for Para sport. Her message is in the EU-Council of Europe’s Sport For All project. pjp-eu.coe.int/en/web/sport...

From women's rights to peace, and gay rights: discover the role judgments of the European Court of Human Rights played in bringing peace and social change to Ireland. 🎙️ Listen to the latest episode of “The European Court of Human Rights: an Irish perspective” go.coe.int/OuFHU

La santé mentale des enfants à l'ère des réseaux sociaux : un sujet qui mérite toute notre attention.   La sécurité et les droits des enfants ne sont pas incompatibles.   Merci Monaco d'avoir mis la protection des enfants au centre de votre présidence du Comité des Ministres.

The first ever European Forum on environmental human-rights defenders brings 400 participants from 46 countries together in Strasbourg to discuss the protection of environmental defenders, civic space and environmental democracy in Europe  🌱   Read more: go.coe.int/GzZfU

It’s your last chance: register now!   Want to help European democracy? Techies and experts, join the Democracy Hackathon on 17-19 June, get mentorship and compete for a €50,000 Microsoft grant!!! 🏆   Register here👉 democracyhackathon.coe.int   #NoHateSpeechWeek #NewDemocraticPact

Ever wondered what it's like to argue at the European Court? 📜   18 university teams are competing at the Helga Pedersen Moot Court, organised by Elsa & Council of Europe, at the @echr.coe.int. Learn more about our moot courts: go.coe.int/nC6rm

Still confused about the rule of law? Watch our video that accompanies ⚖️ The rule of law and why it matters – EXPLAINED ⚖️ to learn more about the how the rule of law impacts your life. Read more: go.coe.int/tcM3W

Now more than ever, the rule of law matters. It protects everyday life by ensuring fair rules and accountability – from renting a home to signing a job contract. As the rule of law comes under pressure, we must protect it. Read the explainer: go.coe.int/IW09C

5 days left to apply for the @coe.int Democracy Hackathon! From 17–19 June, tech minds, designers and democracy experts across Europe will meet in Strasbourg to build new tools against online hate speech and to strengthen democracy. Apply by 5 June, 12:00 CET: democracyhackathon.coe.int

The Council of Europe is working to promote new laws to protect children against sexual abuse in the circle of trust; and data-collection mechanisms to help fight sexual exploitation of children. Read more: rm.coe.int/10th-activit...

Ireland helped shape the European Court of Human Rights by advocating for the groundbreaking idea that individuals could hold states accountable before an international court. Listen to the new episode of “The European Court of Human Rights: an Irish perspective”: www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

Can you code, design or are you a democracy expert? Register for @coe.int’s Democracy Hackathon! Build innovative tools to fight hate speech for the New Democratic Pact for Europe, get expert mentorship and win a share of a €50,000 Microsoft grant.  👉 democracyhackathon.coe.int

Alarming hate speech levels across Europe, stronger action needed. Annual report 2025 by CoE anti-racism commission notes increase in racist, anti-LGBTI and other hate speech. If left unchallenged, it fuels violence, exclusion, and distrust in institutions. Read more: www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

Join experts, policymakers & stakeholders on 4 June 2026 in Strasbourg & online to explore research and policy solutions for a safer, child-friendly digital space. Register here to follow the event live: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon... Learn more: www.coe.int/en/web/child...

A strong signal from Portugal in support of accountability for Ukraine. I welcome its readiness to join the Enlarged Partial Agreement on the Management Committee of the Special Tribunal. Thank you Ambassador António Alves Machado for this important commitment.

What happens to democracy when immersive realities become our public spaces? The Council of Europe is examining how XR technologies: 🔹 Shape public opinion 🔹 Influence democratic participation 🔹 Challenge freedom of expression Read more: www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

Russia's latest massive strikes on Kyiv mark another serious escalation of the war. The reported use of an Oreshnik missile signals a further and deeply worrying development. 🧵1/3

Big win at #Cannes2026! Congratulations to the Fjord team for the Palme d’Or 2026 Fjord was made with the support of the Council of Europe’s Eurimages This recognition highlights the role of Eurimages in establishing and supporting cooperation between international filmmakers

Council of Europe Eurimages at #Cannes2026
  22 international co-productions supported by Eurimages are heading to the 79th Cannes Film Festival!
  Five of these films are set to premiere in the official competition and compete for the Palme d’Or. go.coe.int/ZKWeC

Equality, dignity and inclusion underpin democratic resilience.    At this year’s IDAHOT+ Forum in Copenhagen, Deputy SG Bjørn Berge, explained how "increased levels of hate speech, discrimination and intimidation" are “part of a broader trend of backsliding of democracy”.

From post-war beginnings to lasting impact: Discover Ireland’s role in shaping the European Convention on Human Rights. 🎙️ New podcast series out now - “The European Court of Human Rights: an Irish perspective”. www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

Following tradition as each country assumes the presidency, Monaco’s flag was raised in Strasbourg city centre. A tram dressed in the colours of the Monegasque presidency was also inaugurated, marking this symbolic moment. www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

Monaco will assume, for the first time, the Presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe from 15 May to 10 November 2026. Discover the key priorities that will guide its Presidency: www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

Only 10 days left! Don’t miss your chance to submit your initiative for the World Forum for Democracy ⤵️

📢 Welcome to @ifex.org ! IFEX is joining the Council of Europe Platform for the Safety of Journalists📰 A stronger Platform means stronger protection for journalists under threat. More here 👉 go.coe.int/QeSVV #EuropeForFreeMedia

Prison overcrowding remains a serious challenge in Europe:   14 prison systems exceed capacity
Ageing prison population
Slight increase in women detainees   Council of Europe SPACE 2025 out now. Check more data here: go.coe.int/jHC4y

Can you code, design or are you a democracy expert? Register for CoE’s Democracy Hackathon! Build innovative tools to fight hate speech for the New Democratic Pact for Europe, get expert mentorship and win a share of a €50,000 Microsoft grant. 👉 democracyhackathon.coe.int

Tomorrow at 13:00 CET, Bragi Guðbrandsson and Rami Abou Jamous will receive the 31st #NorthSouthPrize of @CoE for their outstanding commitment to human rights, democracy and solidarity.   Watch live: English/French: nscentre.org  Arabic: coe.int/ar-TN/web/tu...

Last week's Council of Europe ministerial meeting in Chișinău marked a key moment for strengthening accountability for Ukraine, democratic security, and international cooperation across our continent. Discover the key highlights and main takeaways (🧵1/7) Read more: go.coe.int/AeXcr

España reafirma su compromiso con el multilateralismo, la democracia y el respeto a los DDHH en la 135ª Reunión Ministerial del Consejo de Europa, organizada por la presidencia moldava bajo el lema “Por una Europa de Paz y Resiliencia”. 🔗 www.exteriores.gob.es/es/Comunicac...

Combatting discrimination and hate requires collective effort. Stronger institutions and sound equality policies must remain at the heart of our democratic systems. Read the Secretary General’s @alain-berset.coe.int statement ahead of #IDAHOT www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

Foreign Affairs Ministers of the 46-member Council of Europe reaffirm strong support for Ukraine, adopting a Resolution establishing an Enlarged Partial Agreement on the Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine. www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

Thank you, Moldova, for your leadership during the past six months of the Presidency of the Committee of Ministers.   We now warmly welcome Monaco as it takes on the Presidency.

Through our Convention on the Co-Production of Series, the @coe.int is strengthening Europe’s ability to tell its own stories, reflect its democratic values and support a vibrant creative sector.

Press conference today at 14:00 (Moldova time), following the Committee of Ministers session, with Ministers of the Republic of Moldova & Monaco and the Secretary General of the Council of Europe. ▶️ Follow live: fb.me/e/49YEfh1LM

Broad international support is building for accountability. 36 countries and the EU have committed to joining a Council of Europe agreement to establish a Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine. www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

Foreign ministers from the 46 Council of Europe member states have adopted a political declaration underlining and clarifying key aspects of the European Convention on Human Rights system, notably in the context of migration. www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

Secretary General Alain Berset's Annual Report was just published. This report is a state of play on the progress under the New Democratic Pact for Europe.    Here are five key messages from the report.   Read the full report here: go.coe.int/UXyIr

In Tallinn, Secretary General @alain-berset.coe.int highlighted Estonia’s leadership on accountability for Ukraine and democratic resilience. At a time of growing pressure on our societies, strengthening Europe’s shared legal space is more important than ever. www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

Speaking at Tallin University, SG @alain-berset.coe.int highlighted Europe’s challenges: war, disinformation, and democratic backsliding. Europe’s security depends on strong democratic institutions.

Thank you, Ms Ülle Madise, for Estonia’s strong support for accountability for #Ukraine. We count on Estonia at the Chișinău Ministerial to advance work on countering hybrid threats and #FIMI. Grateful for Estonia’s firm commitment to the @coe.int, the #ECHR and execution of Court judgments.

Estonia continues to shape Europe’s democratic resilience through innovation, education and strong engagement in @coe.int intergovernmental work: from the AI Convention to practical tools countering manipulation and threats to democracy.

We’ve launched a new Information point for Belarusian people in Vilnius. 
 Supporting awareness of the Council of Europe’s values, rights and legal tools.

“Lasting democratic security begins with trust in institutions.” -  SG @alain-berset.coe.int   In Vilnius, discussions tackled democratic resilience, disinformation, Europe's common legal space & accountability for Ukraine.   Read more go.coe.int/xV4os

Secretary General @alain-berset.coe.int visits Tallinn    ➡️ High-level meeting with Prime Minister Kristan Michal and other leaders   ➡️ Roundtable discussion with civil society   ➡️ Public lecture on disinformation and emerging trends in democracy at Tallinn University   go.coe.int/5xbEj