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Meeting of the Ministers’ Deputies on 3 June 2026
At their 1562nd meeting on 3 June, the Ministers’ Deputies held a thematic debate on the protection of women’s rights, children’s rights, and the fight against domestic violence, with the participation of: Mr Christophe Robino, Minister of Health and Social Affairs of Monaco; Ms Maria-Andriani...
Meeting of the Ministers’ Deputies on 28 May 2026
At their 1561st meeting on 28 May, the Ministers’ Deputies held their regular exchange of views with Secretary General Alain Berset, as well as exchanges of views with: Ms Natalia Gherman, Executive Director of the Counter-Terrorism Committee at the United Nations (CCT), which included amongst...
Meeting of the Ministers' Deputies on 20 May 2026
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Monaco, Isabelle Berro-Amadeï, chaired the 1560th meeting of the Ministers’ Deputies on 20 May 2026, following the transfer of the presidency of the Committee of Ministers from the Republic of Moldova to Monaco on 15 May.
Council of Europe foreign ministers adopt political declaration on the ECHR and migration
Consensus text brings together national viewpoints and Strasbourg case-law
Monaco’s Foreign Minister chairs Committee of Ministers meeting for first time in presidency
Isabelle Berro-Amadeï attends flag-raising ceremony and launch of tram in Monaco’s national colours in Strasbourg
Foreign ministers agree on Special Tribunal for Ukraine, make declaration on migration, strengthen legal framework against money laundering and the financing of terrorism
The Foreign Affairs Ministers of the 46-nation Council of Europe today reaffirmed their unwavering support to Ukraine by establishing an Enlarged Partial Agreement on the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. The Committee of Ministers also adopted a declaration on the...
Special Tribunal for Ukraine: broad support for Council of Europe agreement
Thirty-six countries and the European Union have committed to joining the tribunal
New Council of Europe treaty to strengthen criminal asset recovery
Provisions strengthen cross-border cooperation against criminal networks
Ministers for Foreign Affairs meet in Chișinău
Ukraine, migration and the New Democratic Pact for Europe on the agenda
Meeting of the Ministers’ Deputies on 6 May 2026
At their 1559th meeting, on 6 May, the Ministers’ Deputies finalised their preparation of the 135th Session of the Committee of Ministers (Chişinău, 14-15 May 2026). In a series of decisions on the conflict in Georgia, the Deputies reiterated their strong support for Georgia’s sovereignty and...
Meeting of the Ministers’ Deputies on 29 April 2026
At their 1558th meeting, on 29 April, the Ministers’ Deputies decided to submit two candidatures to the Parliamentary Assembly for appointment to the post of Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe. The Assembly will proceed with the election on 23 June during its summer part-Session...
Appointment of candidates for the election of the Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe
The Committee of Ministers submits the shortlist to the Parliamentary Assembly
Mihai Popșoi outlines Moldova’s Presidency priorities ahead of Chișinău ministerial meeting
Moldovan Foreign Affairs Minister speaks at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
Meeting of Ministers for Foreign Affairs: Ukraine, migration and the New Democratic Pact for Europe on the agenda
On 15 May 2026, in Chișinău, the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the 46 Council of Europe member states will hold their annual session, which will be opened by the President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu. In a context of major geopolitical upheaval, growing pressures on multilateralism...
Meeting of the Ministers’ Deputies on 15 April 2026
At their 1557th meeting, on 15 April, the Ministers’ Deputies continued their preparation of the 135th Session of the Committee of Ministers (Chişinău, 14-15 May 2026). They held an exchange of views with Mr Alan Mitchell, President of the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and...
Meeting of the Ministers’ Deputies on 8 April 2026
At their 1556th meeting, on 8 April, the Ministers’ Deputies adopted the following texts: Recommendation CM/Rec(2026)4 on online safety and empowerment of users and content creators. The Recommendation calls for greater transparency, democratic accountability and enhanced oversight by independent...
Council of Europe calls for greater transparency and stronger oversight of online platforms’ algorithms
New Committee of Ministers Recommendation on online safety and empowerment of users and content creators
Secretary General of the Republic of Moldova’s Government: “Democracy is a journey, requiring constant attention and consistent action”
Alexei Buzu, Secretary General of the Government of the Republic of Moldova, addressed the 50th Congress session on 1 April, speaking on behalf of the Moldovan Presidency of the Council of...
Meeting of the Ministers’ Deputies on 25 March 2026
At their 1555th meeting, on 25 March, the Ministers’ Deputies conducted their six-monthly review of the situation regarding abolition of the death penalty. They took a series of decisions on this matter, including an expression of deep concern over the legislative proposals, currently being...
Widespread progress implementing European Court of Human Rights rulings, but challenges remain
Increasing number of cases closed amid rising complexity
European countries gather in Moldova with social rights on the agenda
Conference in Chișinău to discuss social rights and democratic stability, and support the European Social Charter
‘Terra dei Fuochi’ pollution case: Italy’s comprehensive strategy to implement key ECHR ruling welcomed
Judgment concerned illegal disposal of waste in the Campania region
Youth democratic participation – especially at local level – essential in times of stability and crisis alike
New Committee of Ministers recommendation to European governments
Implementing ECHR rulings: decisions issued in cases concerning ten countries
Latest decisions from the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers
Meeting of the Ministers’ Deputies on 12 March 2026
At their 1554th meeting, on 12 March, the Ministers’ Deputies adopted a Recommendation to member States on the European Charter on the participation of young people in local and regional life and took note of its Explanatory Memorandum. The charter sets out standards and mechanisms for young...
