Chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers


United Kingdom passes Chairmanship to Albania

23 May 2012 - The 122nd Session of the Committee of Ministers was held in Strasbourg under the chairmanship of William Hague, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the United Kingdom. The meeting concluded the six months of UK Chairmanship of the Committee, centred chiefly on seeking means to guarantee the continued effectiveness of the European Convention on Human Rights system.

At the close of the meeting, after having presented a stocktaking of his Chairmanship, Mr Hague handed the Chairman's office over to Edmond Haxhinasto, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Albania, who then presented the priorities for his country's six months in the Chair. (more...

Back 21.03.2012 - ''We must challenge all acts of intolerance and discrimination'', says William Hague

Strasbourg, 21 March 2012 - "As Member States of the Council of Europe we must challenge all acts of intolerance and discrimination, which run counter to our shared values of human rights, democracy and the rule of law," declared William Hague, Chair of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

"We must challenge those who threaten these values and ensure that everyone can go about their lives free from discrimination, hostility and harassment.

The Council of Europe has an important role to play in supporting Member States in fighting racism, discrimination and intolerance."

See also:
European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI)