Today at Series Mania in Lille, 9 countries made a strong choice: creativity, storytelling and working together. France, Georgia, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, Poland and Portugal signed the @coe.int Convention on the co-prouction of series. A movement is underway.

⚖️ The Court held a Grand Chamber hearing today in the case of Kavala v. Türkiye (No. 2). 📽️ The webcast of the hearing is available: tinyurl.com/3uzvde35 🔗Press release: tinyurl.com/ykyfkbcc

🧵 1/5 The Council of Europe reports significant progress in implementing European Court of Human Rights judgments in 2025.

The Council of Europe's Eurimages has awarded €9.835 million to support 32 feature film co-productions in its first funding round of 2026. 17 of the selected projects are directed or co-directed by women, representing 59.71% of the total funding. www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

Once the European Court of Human Rights rules, who ensures states comply? Watch this quick explainer to see how your human rights stay protected. ⤵️ www.coe.int/en/web/execu...

Happening on 26 March: SG @alain-berset.coe.int opens the new convention dedicated to independent drama-series co‑productions. The Council of Europe opens a new chapter for culture and democracy. Learn more: www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

How should Europe respond to growing threats to our information space? Today in Chişinău, Council of Europe experts, officials and civil society gathered to look at new ways to safeguard reliable information and strengthening our digital resilience. www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

LIVE from Chișinău! As part of the New #DemocraticPactforEurope, today’s Conference unites partners to counter disinformation, foreign information manipulation and interference and strengthen democratic resilience. Follow online ⬇️ go.coe.int/uyDMu

Strengthening social rights → strengthening democracy. President Maia Sandu: “If we are serious about preserving democracy, we must ensure it delivers for all.” Today in Chișinău, leaders reaffirm commitment to social equality and the European Social Charter. go.coe.int/Z7BXV

Happening now: 50 delegations from different European countries gathered in Chișinău for the Conference on social rights - the European Social Charter. Watch live: www.coe.int/en/web/europ...

Honoured to open alongside President Sandu today’s discussion on Roma inclusion and access to employment. The issue is not tomorrow’s labour market, but exclusion today. We cannot accept it as inevitable. Every young person, including Roma youth, deserves a real chance to learn, work & contribute.

🎬 And the Oscar goes to… Sentimental Value! Eurimages‑supported Sentimental Value takes home the Oscar for Best International Feature Film, the first ever for Norway. Congratulations to the co‑producers and the entire cast & crew! www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

SG @alain-berset.coe.int, President Maia Sandu and European leaders will meet in Chișinău to strengthen social rights and democratic stability. At the heart of the agenda: the European Social Charter, AI & the future of work, and Europe’s resilience. www.coe.int/en/web/europ...

“Without the rule of law, democracy cannot be sustained” - a strong message from #ONForum2026 as Europe faces rising threats to democratic institutions. The Forum also showcased innovative solutions to counter disinformation & strengthen democratic culture. www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

At #CSW70, SG @alain_berset spotlighted: ✔️Tech‑facilitated violence and our new Recommendation ✔️The global importance of the #IstanbulConvention ✔️ Support for women & girls in conflict situations Protecting women’s rights protects democracy. www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

Fast and effective action to implement @ECHR_CEDH rulings can literally save lives. We welcome Italy’s commitment to tackling illegal dumping in Campania, potentially affecting millions of people www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

🧵1 Voted today: the new Committee of Ministers recommendation urges governments to strengthen mechanisms that allow young people to engage locally and regionally, even in contexts of conflict, displacement or recovery. Another step towards the New Democratic Pact for Europe.

The @europarl.europa.eu has approved the EU’s conclusion of the Council of Europe’s Framework Convention on #AI and Human Rights, Democracy & the Rule of Law. Learn more about the Convention on Artificial Intelligence: www.coe.int/en/web/artif...

In my speech at the @coe event ”Policing the Pixel: Gender, Tech, and Justice” in New York, I stressed: first cracks in a society appear where people are most vulnerable.  Very often, that is in the lives and rights of women and girls.  #CSW70

Without gender equality, there cannot be democratic security. Thank you for this important discussion at the Nordic Co-operation side event on the margins of #CSW70.

At #CSW70, SG @alain-berset.coe.int will stress that gender equality is a democratic security imperative. With rising violence and attacks on women’s rights, he will highlight the importance of the #IstanbulConvention & action against tech‑facilitated violence. go.coe.int/4WH7q

“Active and Equal” by the Council of Europe & EU puts women’s health at the heart of sport. Conny Kreuter (professional dancer): Celebrate your body!   Baz Moffat (former GB team rower, health coach): Support female athletes so they thrive.

A pleasure to address the Venice Commission today and recently elected President Marta Cartabia. With growing geopolitical instability and pressure on democratic institutions, its mission is more important than ever: democracy through law.

Today we celebrate the women across the Council of Europe who turn early ambitions into careers dedicated to advancing human rights, democracy, and the rule of law across Europe and beyond.   #WomenOfCouncilofEurope

Closing my visit to Belgrade, I met representatives from the international community. I strongly condemned alleged Iranian attacks against @coe.int member states Cyprus and Azerbaijan, reaffirmed our solidarity with those wounded and called for respect of international law by all parties.

Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset on International Women’s Day: “I do not believe in a world where a woman’s place is one of limited rights and unlimited fear.” #InternationalWomensDay #Equality #WomensRights #CouncilOfEurope www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

Secretary General Alain Berset is set to address the Council of Europe’s Venice Commission – its constitutional-law advisory body - at the close of its plenary session on Saturday 7 March, underscoring commitment to strengthening the rule of law across Europe.

Earlier this week I discussed with President Ilham Aliyev the escalating crisis in Iran and the wider Middle East and its implications for Europe’s security. The drone attack against Azerbaijan underlines the urgency of de-escalation. International law must remain the framework for the use of force.

🧵1/ The Council of Europe’s Journalists’ Safety Platform has released its 2026 report: “On the Tipping Point: Press Freedom 2025”. The findings show a sharp deterioration in media freedom across Europe.

”The conflict unfolding in Iran, Israel and across the Gulf tests whether Europe will shape the emerging order or merely watch its fragmentation. I echo calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities by all parties.” Statement by the Secretary General: www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

“We honour the courage, resilience and sacrifice of the Ukrainian people.” 46 nations. One message: We stand united for peace, justice and accountability for Ukraine. www.coe.int/en/web/porta... #StandWithUkraine

Got a question about the European Court of Human Rights? Ask it live! @echr.coe.int President Mattias Guyomar & Registrar Marialena Tsirli will host a YouTube Q&A on 3 March, 11:00. www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

In a decision published today, the Committee of Ministers reiterated that the Russian Federation bears full responsibility for its war of aggression against Ukraine, in violation of international law, and for all the destruction and loss of life it has caused. www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

Today marks four years since the Russian Federation launched its full-scale military invasion of Ukraine. The Council of Europe’s Ministers’ Deputies are meeting exclusively to address the consequences of this aggression. 🔴 Watch live today at 10 a.m. www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

Four years after Russia’s full scale invasion, strikes on civilians continue. Peace must be just, lasting and built on accountability. The Council of Europe stands with Ukraine for justice, for recovery, for peace. www.coe.int/en/web/porta... #StandWithUkraine

SG @alain-berset.coe.int will take part in the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva today. He will address challenges related to international law and democracy. www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

Special Envoy of the SG Thórdís Kolbrún Reykfjord Gylfadóttir, together with the Ambassadors of Germany, Finland & Sweden to the Council of Europe, speaks on the urgent situation of Ukrainian children, the #BringKidsBackUA initiative, accountability, and trauma-informed support. go.coe.int/z5FIE

Today is the International Mother Language Day! The European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages promotes and protects them in private and public life - whether they are one’s first language, or learned along the way. ℹ️ www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

#SocialJusticeDay: Social justice is only possible when social rights are respected. The European Social Charter is the guardian of #SocialRights. Among others, the Charter guarantees rights related to: ✅employment ✅housing ✅health ✅education ✅social protection www.coe.int/en/web/europ...

From justice reform to human rights protection, from local communities to frontline defenders, the Council of Europe Office in Ukraine works across the country to support resilience and recovery. #StandWithUkraine www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

From high‑level meetings to witnessing the impact of attacks on critical energy infrastructure, the @alain-berset.coe.int visit to Kyiv underscored a clear message: Ukraine’s stability, recovery and democratic future matter for all of Europe. www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

With President Zelenskyy, we agreed to move decisively, at the highest level, on the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. The @coe.int stands at the heart of Europe’s democratic security and continues to accompany Ukraine on its EU path and reform journey.

SG @alain-berset.coe.int in Kyiv: "At this crucial moment for Ukraine and for Europe, we must remember that hard security and democratic security go hand in hand. NATO’s defence pillar cannot stand without CoE’s support to democratic security and long-term stability." vimeo.com/1165342855?f...

The European Court of Human Rights has dealt with over 430,000 applications in the last 10 years. Less than 2% of those related to immigration. And more than 90% of THOSE were dismissed by the Court. Check out our new factsheet on migration and the ECHR👇 🔗 go.coe.int/MJ3B2

Sport: ▶️unites us. ▶️inspires us. ▶️reflects the values we share. During the Olympic Winter Games, we shine a light on the Council of Europe’s decades‑long work to make sport more ethical, more inclusive and safer for everyone. www.coe.int/en/web/sport

The Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers has waived the immunity of former Secretary General Thorbjørn Jagland following a request from the Norwegian authorities to pursue proceedings relating to allegations of aggravated corruption. www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

On World Day of Women and Girls in Science, the women scientists of EDQM share the messages they wish they could give their 15‑year‑old selves. Discover more about our public health standards and the incredible women driving science forward: www.edqm.eu/en/ youtube.com/shorts/wh0n0...

Wrapping up Greece with a strong sense of alignment. Strong conversations on democracy, the rule of law and the importance of trust at a moment of pressure across Europe. Institutions matter. Democratic security is built, it doesn't happen on its own. #NewDemocraticPact 🇬🇷

People in France, Germany, Spain, Italy and Poland see the ECHR’s positive impact on security co-operation and their day-to-day lives as far outweighing its impact on their country’s ability to deport illegal migrants👇 🔗 yougov.co.uk/internationa... via @yougov.co.uk