I have just started a visit to #Bulgaria, focusing on the #HumanRights of older persons in residential care and of the Roma communities.

Good meeting with the President of the @pace.coe.int, Petra Bayr, to strengthen cooperation between our institutions, across #HumanRights challenges, including the environment. @pace-president.bsky.social @coe.int

Wrapped up 2 days of rich exchanges at the #UkraineRecoveryConference focusing on putting people at the centre of all recovery efforts, including extending protection and support for displaced Ukrainians.

In Observations released today at #UkraineRecoveryConference, I called for maintaining the protection and support to displaced Ukrainians in Europe. I welcome the proposal to extend the EU Temporary Protection Directive. Blanket restrictions on temporary protection would raise human rights issues.

With the war escalating, I warn against ending or restricting temporary protection for 4.3M+ displaced Ukrainians. Read my full observations and recommendations ⬇️ www.coe.int/en/web/commi... #StandWithUkraine #UkraineRecoveryConference

Good catching up w. Sp. Envoy of @coe.int Secretary General on the children of 🇺🇦 Thórdís Kolbrun Gylfadóttir at the #UkraineRecoveryConference. Protecting the people of Ukraine, putting their dignity at the centre of recovery, is a prerequisite. Children need our full attention, wherever they are.

At the #UkraineRecoveryConference in Gdansk, focusing on what is needed to help #Ukraine build back better: putting people at the heart of recovery process. Protecting the human capital today is essential for Ukraine’s future peace and reconstruction. #URC2026 #StandWithUkraine

Very valuable contacts made during my very short visit to the Human Rights Council in Geneva today, discussing a broad range of issues, including externalisation of migration, the rights of older persons, freedom of assembly and association and wider regional and global topics. #HRC62

Happy to engage with UN SR on the human rights of migrants, Gehad Madi, and to participate in the high-level launch of his report on externalisation at the Human Rights Council. It is a globally relevant and increasingly sensitive issue that requires a clear #humanrights -based approach. #HRC62

Réunion constructive avec le Ministre d'État, Christophe Mirmand, et la Ministre des affaires étrangères, Isabelle Berro-Amadeï, de Monaco, sur la situation des #droitshumains en Europe et les priorités de la Principauté pour sa présidence du Comité des ministres du @coe.int.

#Georgia: the authorities should ensure the accountability of law enforcement and reverse the mounting restrictions on freedom of assembly, association, and expression. Read my full memorandum ⬇️ www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

Useful catch-up with Commissioner @magnusbrunner.bsky.social today in Brussels. Our discussion focused on the ongoing need to protect displaced Ukrainians and the importance of robust human rights systems in the context of the implementation of Migration Pact and Return Regulation.

I congratulate the 5 winners of the @CoE Journalism Excellence Award. Ethical reporting plays an essential role in challenging the widespread antigypsyism and discrimination faced by Roma and Travellers across Europe. #NoToHate #NoHateSpeech

Suite à ma visite en #France, j’ai identifié 5 axes pour accélérer la mise en œuvre des mesures garantissant le respect des droits humains des personnes âgées. Lire ma déclaration de fin de visite ⬇️ www.coe.int/fr/web/commi...

Following my visit to #France, I have identified five key areas to accelerate the implementation of measures guaranteeing respect for the human rights of older people. Read my end-of-visit statement⬇️ www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

In #Brussels today, I continue my engagement on the #humanrights of older persons living in institutions, discussing the importance of dignity, autonomy and person-centred care with Age Platform Europe and the European Seniors' Union. [1/2]

Conclusion de ma visite en #France centrée sur les personnes âgées en institution. Echanges fructueux aujourd’hui avec la Ministre déléguée chargée de l'Autonomie et des Personnes handicapées, Camille Galliard-Minier et le président du Haut Conseil de la famille, de l'enfance et de l'âge.

Karabakh Armenians displaced to #Armenia still need support with housing, documents, and long-term integration. A comprehensive, #humanrights based integration strategy and continued international engagement are needed. Read my full memorandum ⬇️ www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

I was delighted to meet today with a sporting legend and the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety, Jean Todt. We discussed the multiple human rights issues around road safety and the need to strengthen awareness and action to prevent avoidable deaths and injuries.

United Kingdom: instrumentalisation of criminal acts spurring racist hate must stop Read my statement ⬇️ www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

Visite en #France, jour 3: échanges instructifs sur les enjeux en matière de prise en charge des personnes âgées en institution avec des représentants de la société civile, des organismes consultatifs et de l'Assemblée des départements de France.

I am concerned by reports that criminal proceedings for serious police misconduct against a female student during the July 2025 Belgrade protests may be stopped through deferred prosecution. #Serbia 1/2

Visite en France, jour 2: excellente rencontre avec la défenseure des droits, Claire Hédon. A l'approche du terme de son mandat, je la remercie pour son engagement et la remarquable coopération de nos institutions. #droitshumains @coe.int 1/2

At the Gender Equality Commission's annual conference, I set out four areas in which we need to engage to reclaim women’s roles in peace and security. 1/2 Read my speech ⬇️

1er jour de ma visite en #France dédiée aux personnes âgées en institution: à Schiltigheim et Strasbourg, j'ai visité deux Ehpad et j'ai été honoré par l'accueil chaleureux des résidents et du personnel. Je les remercie pour le temps accordé et la qualité de nos échanges. #droitshumains @coe.int 1/2

At the Ukrainian Global Summit in Bern, I explained how Europe's approach to the next phase of protection to displaced Ukrainians must be based on evidence, transparency, international law, consultation and inclusion. The welcome must be extended. #UWC ➡️ www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

Useful exchange with UN Special Rapporteur on human rights defenders Andrea Bolaños Vargas on the deteriorating environment for Europe's human rights defenders. They face an alarming combination of funding shortages, crackdown and harassment, and restrictive laws. 1/2

Inspired by the environmental #humanrights defenders and civil society actors I met at the first European Forum on #EHRDs. Their courage in exposing environmental harm offers hope for our planet. States have an obligation to ensure they can work freely and safely.

At the first European Forum on Environmental #HumanRights Defenders, I joined the call for a Council of Europe legally binding instrument on the right to a healthy environment. Nothing less will match the urgency of the moment. Read my speech ⬇️ #WorldEnvironmentDay #NowForClimate #ClimateAction

Europe is at a pivotal crossroads for #HumanRights. In my newsletter for May 2026, I call for principled leadership to defend our shared values. ⬇️ nl.commissioner.coe.int/nl3/8PiyzTRD... #HumanRights #ECHR #migration #Ukraine #AIethics

At @healthyenvcoe.bsky.social event, I highlighted that the gravity of the environmental crisis demands a legally binding Council of Europe instrument recognising the right to a healthy environment. This step will advance human rights across the continent and light the way for global progress.

Excellent échange avec le Ministre de la Santé et des Affaires sociales de Monaco, Christophe Robino, sur la santé mentale des enfants et les réseaux sociaux.

Important échange avec le Secrétaire d'Etat à la Justice de Monaco, Samuel Vuelta Simon, alors que débute la présidence monégasque du Comité des ministres du @coe.int. Soutenir et mieux faire connaître le rôle de la Convention européenne des droits de l'homme et le travail de la Cour est essentiel.

Good meeting with Astrid Puentes Riaño, UNSR on human rights to a clean, healthy & sustainable environment. Advancing recognition of this vital right at international, regional & national levels is essential to protecting present and future generations in the face of the triple planetary crisis.

I met with Ukrainians displaced to France by Russia’s war. Hearing about their experiences and concerns has reinforced my commitment to standing by them. Every person displaced by the war in #Ukraine should be guaranteed a secure legal status and access to rights for as long as protection is needed.

Romania should continue reforming its long-term care system to ensure the rights and dignity of older persons are fully protected. 1/2

Romania visit, day 2: had meetings with the Ministries of Health, Labour and European Projects and the Romanian Institute for Human Rights. Also visited the Don Orione care home for older persons, impressed with dedication of staff working there.

In his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, Pope Leo XIV urges to ‘disarm’ artificial intelligence, at a time where there is a pushback against #AI regulation. But what would this oversight look like in practice? Read 👇 to find out. www.linkedin.com/pulse/disarm...

Romania visit, day 1: productive day in Bucharest, meeting the People’s Advocate, Renate Weber, and civil society representatives. I also visited two care homes for older persons. I was honoured to be so warmly welcomed by the residents and staff.

#Armenia has made progress on violence against women, but issues remain. I encourage the ratification of the #IstanbulConvention, and call for better law enforcement and protection of survivors. Read my new memorandum ⬇️ www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

Now that the Chisinau Political Declaration has been adopted, we find ourselves at a pivotal crossroads. But do our governments truly grasp what is at stake? In an @lemonde.fr oped, I restate some fundamentals. Read my oped in English👉 go.coe.int/zdxHh #ECHR #migration @coe.int #humanrights

Off to #Romania today. Three days focused on the human rights of older persons in residential care.

In my memorandum on #Türkiye, I call for reforms to protect freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and judicial independence and to strengthen the human rights protection. Read my full findings & recommendations 👇 www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

Russian strikes against civilian targets in #Ukraine continue to escalate. I condemn Russia’s use of long-range missiles that cause great human suffering and terrorise the population. This must stop. Those responsible for war crimes must be held criminally accountable.

Read my statement after a visit to Serbia focused on freedom of expression, inc. media freedom, the right to peaceful assembly, and the protection of civic space. #HumanRights 👇 www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

I welcome the landmark #UNGA resolution endorsing the #ICJAO on climate obligations and commend Vanuatu & the Core Group for their leadership. Its adoption is a powerful commitment to the rule of law, human rights and urgent collective action.

Day 3-4 of my visit to #Serbia: valuable meetings with the Prosecutor General, the EU Ambassador and representatives of academia and civil society. 1/2

Started my visit to Serbia focusing on the right to freedom of expression, media freedom, peaceful assembly & the protection of civic space. Constructive engagement with the Protector of Citizens, the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality & a broad range of actors from civil society & media.

With Oleksandra Matviichuk, head of the Center for Civil Liberties, we discussed the ongoing suffering of the people of #Ukraine, incl. in the territories temporarily occupied by Russia. We will continue to join forces to insist on putting people at the centre of peace processes and security agendas

At #IDAHOT+ Forum in Copenhagen, I underscored the broader pushback to human rights, and the need to support civil society. All states actors must show leadership and determination in standing up for #HumanRights. Deep wells of discrimination & exclusion against LGBTI people remain across Europe.