Thank you Deputy PM and Minister for Foreign Affairs Sabine Monauni for hosting today’s lunch with German-speaking countries. A valuable exchange on migration, democracy, and the shared challenges facing Europe — and the important role of the @coe.int in addressing them.

Ten years ago today, the #Bataclan attack deeply traumatized France and all of Europe. We remember the 130 victims and stand with their families and survivors. We honour the courage of the police forces who intervened that night #BAC #BRI — saving many lives in the face of terror.

As the world gathers at #COP30, I call on governments, civil society and young leaders: Work with us! @coe.int connects environmental protection with human rights, rule of law and democracy – turning values into shared legal standards. Let us defend our future together. www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

On the 30th anniversary of #Ukraine joining @coe.int, we recommit ourselves as Europeans to building a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. From advancing accountability for Ukraine, to the most ambitious Action Plan in our history - it remains our top priority. www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

Pleasure meeting Minister Andreasyan in Strasbourg. Welcoming #Armenia's readiness to ratify the @coe.int Saint-Denis & Macolin Conventions. We agree that #NewDemocraticPact for Europe must begin in classrooms — nurturing civic values and countering disinformation.

The @coe.int World Forum for #Democracy brings together 1,000+ people from 100+ countries. Democracy's future won’t be written by one region or one generation — but by all of us. In classrooms. Newsrooms. Courts. In daily choices of hope over cynicism. Full speech: www.coe.int/en/web/secre...

The seventy-fifth anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights. As I hold it in my hands, I don’t see a piece of ancient history. The #ECHR is one of those rare texts that does not say what the world is — but what it could become. Full speech: www.coe.int/en/web/secre...

Accountability and judicial reform were at the core of my conversation with Minister of Justice Galushchenko. Ukraine remains the @coe.int’s top priority. Justice is a cornerstone of reconstruction.

“Are we strong enough, in this phase of divergence, to find convergence again — to take control of the future we want to share?” On the 75th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights, I spoke with BBC on why dialogue & cooperation remain Europe’s best path forward.

Always a pleasure to exchange with President Spiteri Debono. From President Zelenskyy's address in Strasbourg to advancing accountability for #Ukraine — including a future Claims Commission — #Malta's @coe.int Presidency has shown: even in a complex world, action grounded in values is possible. 🇲🇹

My generation had the privilege of spending our university years believing the worst of history was behind us. Today’s youth have never known such optimism. As I conclude my mission in #Austria at Diplomatic Academy Vienna, I am inspired, uplifted by how determined we are to build peace.

As we approach 75th anniversary of #ECHR, it’s time to think long-term. @coe.int has a strong partner in #Austria. My dialogues with 🇦🇹 representatives today, showed Austria's commitment to protecting Europe’s #DemocraticSecurity.

Thank you, President van der Bellen, for this forward-looking exchange. @coe.int & #Austria share a long tradition of defending values that endure beyond today’s crises. Europe’s history, its pain and its hope remind us: we stand together, with #Ukraine, for human rights, for peace.

Strong partnerships make strong democracies. Grateful to #OSCE Secretary General Sinirlioğlu for a constructive exchange on Europe’s democratic resilience, #Ukraine, & safe return of its children. @coe.int & OSCE are among Europe’s oldest guardians of peace & dialogue. Together for Europe’s future.

The #OSCE and @coe.int were created to sustain peace in Europe. As Europe rearms massively, we must also invest in our #DemocraticSecurity. Peace is not inherited. It is built on shared values. Speaking before #OSCE Permanent Council, I stressed - Europe needs the #NewDemocraticPact.

On 30 October, Council of Europe Secretary General @alain-berset.coe.int will address the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna, meet Austrian officials, and speak at the Vienna Diplomatic Academy on democratic security and today’s challenges. Learn more: www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

Some meetings are unforgettable. Thank you, President de Sousa, for an inspiring exchange. I leave #Portugal convinced that Europe’s future depends on strong #DemocraticSecurity, trust, dialogue and shared purpose — the foundations of our #NewDemocraticPact for Europe.

Grateful for Portugal’s strong commitment to @coe.int values, including via the North-South Centre. With MFA Rangel, we discussed adequate, practical responses to challenges in protection of human rights & rule of law in Europe. Looking forward to celebrating 50 years of #Portugal in #CoE.

As President De Sousa reminded us, peace is the founding mission of @coe.int. The North must understand the South — dialogue builds bridges. The North South Award ceremony is, above all, a ceremony of peace. Congratulations to the laureates — true peace builders. More: www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

In #Lisbon, we choose dialogue. The world has changed and so must we— it’s time for a renewed understanding between North and South.

Great exchange today with @coe.int Congress — a strong reminder that democracy doesn’t begin at summits, it begins in town halls. Local leadership must sit at the heart of the #NewDemocraticPact for Europe. Watch full youtu.be/Ek678ZxawC8

Échange positif ce matin avec la délégation suisse auprès du Congrès du @coe.int. Des valeurs et une vision communes pour l’Europe. Merci pour leur soutien constant. 🇨🇭🇪🇺

Good to exchange with Vitaliy Klychko, Mayor of #Kyiv 🇺🇦. Local democracy and governance are essential for Ukraine’s recovery and resilience. The @coe.int, through its Action Plan and the work of the Congress, will continue to support decentralisation and reform efforts across the country.

On 28–29 Oct, @coe.int Secretary General @alain-berset.coe.int visits Lisbon for the 30th North-South Prize ceremony at the Portuguese Parliament and will close the #LisbonForum2025 on #AI and #GlobalGovernance.   Learn more: www.coe.int/en/web/north...

Today, all 46 @coe.int member States spoke with one voice: Intersex persons are entitled to the same rights, dignity and opportunities as everyone else. It was unanimous — and unanimity in today’s world is rare. More on this recommendation by the Committee of Ministers ↓ www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

Shocked and saddened by killing in #Kramatorsk of journalists Olena Hramova (Hubanova) and Yevhen Karmazin of Ukrainian TV channel FREEDOM, which covers @coe.int's work on accountability for #Ukraine. We honour their courage & reaffirm our commitment to truth, justice, and press freedom.

I welcome today’s decision by the @coe.int Committee of Ministers to approve a draft convention to establish an International Claims Commission for Ukraine. Accountability is the foundation of recovery and of a just & lasting peace.

Pleased to see public and private sector leaders together at #BRAVE2025. The @CoE is building new partnerships to strengthen the link between democratic and economic performance. Businesses need democratic security to thrive. Learn more: www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

Ready to work with Mykola Tochytskyi, new Ambassador of #Ukraine to @coe.int. Supporting Ukraine’s democracy, sovereignty & resilience remains the Council of Europe’s top priority — during the war and on the path to recovery & democratic security. Ukraine is Europe. 🇺🇦🇪🇺

Health is a human right. Today, @coe.int, Minister Abela & @who.int, reaffirmed - protecting health is vital to our democracies & shared values. Multilateralism matters only if it's felt in day-to-day lives of our citizens. That's why #HealthForAll = central to the #NDP4E www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

A pleasure to see President Keller-Sutter again in Bern. We had a very good exchange on our close cooperation between #Switzerland and the @coe.int, and on current geopolitical developments. Read more: www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

Fruitful exchanges with Swiss President of the National Assembly Maja Riniker and MFA Ignazio Cassis. We discussed support for #Ukraine, the #NewDemocraticPact for Europe, and how to make our democracies more resilient and inclusive. @coe.int #Democracy #Multilateralism

The release of all remaining Israeli hostages is a moment of relief and humanity. With it, a door opens for peace. As leaders from 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇮🇹 🇪🇸 🇹🇷 & 🇬🇧 meet for 2025 Gaza peace plan summit, participation of @coe.int member states underlines Europe’s commitment to just & lasting peace in #Gaza & the region.

When it comes to health, trust can mean the difference between lives saved and lives lost. As the world gathers for #WHS2025, I explore how the @coe.int works to protect health in the age of #disinformation. Read the full piece: www.globalgovernanceproject.org/health-in-th...

Youth and ministers united in Valletta to strengthen young people’s role in democracy and decision-making. Key message: youth voices and participation must be at the heart of the New Democratic Pact for Europe. www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

I congratulate María Corina Machado on the 2025 #NobelPeacePrize. Honoured with the @coe.int’s Václav Havel Prize in 2024, she embodies the courage to show that the struggle for democracy is also the struggle for peace.

Youth must be present in everything we do. At the 10th Youth Ministerial organised by the Maltese Presidency, I saw young people & ministers shaping democracy together. #NewDemocraticPact4Europe = our shared effort to make democracy meaningful for the next generation. www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

I welcome the agreement towards a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The human cost, especially to civilians, has been enormous. @coe.int reaffirms that protection of human dignity & strengthening of #DemocraticSecurity must be central. Full statement: www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

Some say young people are turning away from democracy. But I just met 80 who refuse to give up on it. They want fairness, opportunity, and truth — not slogans. They want a Europe that listens as much as it speaks. That’s what the #NewDemocraticPact4Europe is about. www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

🇲🇹 At the University of #Malta, I called on students to help renew Europe’s democracy — the task of every generation. Through a New Democratic Pact for Europe, we must rebuild trust and make democracy deliver. #NDP4E @coe.int

🇲🇹 Grateful to the Maltese Presidency for hosting yesterday's meeting of the Ministers' Deputies. Valuable opportunity to exchange w/ member states on recent diplomatic work — from #UN to #EPC — and on why Europe's security depends on #DemocraticSecurity. Insights: www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

Off to #Malta for Committee of Ministers tomorrow, and the 10th @coe.int Youth Ministers’ Conference! Young people will sit beside ministers — not as guests, but equals — shaping the #NewDemocraticPact4Europe. Then: I'll meet 80 youth reps face-to-face. No barriers, just ideas.

À #Locarno, j’ai rappelé que la paix est toujours un choix — fondé sur la diplomatie, la démocratie et la vigilance. Aucune paix durable sans diplomatie, aucune diplomatie juste sans démocratie. #AccordsDeLocarno Revoir ici : www.youtube.com/live/4ynCsdY...

Thank you 🇩🇰 for a day of real dialogue — with PM Frederiksen, MOJ Hummelgaard, Danish #PACE delegates, @folketinget.dk, & students at Copenhagen University. Takeaway? The @echr.coe.int is our anchor, Ukraine — our priority, and #DemocraticSecurity — our shield. Proud to have #Denmark in @coe.int!

Constructive meeting with PM of #Denmark Mette Frederiksen. We discussed migration and the crucial role of the #ECHR. I underlined that dialogue & cooperation – not pressure on @echr.coe.int – are the way forward. We agreed to continue exchanges on concrete proposals.

The abhorrent violence of the attack on the Manchester synagogue strikes at the heart of the Jewish community on Yom Kippur. It is an attack on us all, and on the values of tolerance and respect that bind our societies together. Full statement: www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

End of the #EPC Summit in Copenhagen. What stands out most: Europe’s strength is more than geography — it’s about trust, truth and #DemocraticSecurity. The @coe.int brings this core expertise to the table. 🧵1/6

Commitment to the #ECHR is high, and so are the expectations for #Georgia as for every member state. Our dialogue with Georgia is essential. At the #EPC in Copenhagen, I spoke with PM Kobakhidze on how the @coe.int supports democratic stability and security for the Georgian people.

Hybrid tactics and disinformation undermine trust in our institutions and democracy. With PM Donald Tusk at the #EPC in Copenhagen, we discussed the @coe.int work towards a Convention on Disinformation and Foreign Influence. A strong Europe is one that builds trust on truth.

Military security protects our borders. #DemocraticSecurity protects our freedoms. Without it, weapons risk ending up in the wrong hands. At the #EPC in Copenhagen, I discussed with Secretary General Mark Rutte how NATO and the @coe.int must work together to keep Europe safe.