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Meeting of the Ministers’ Deputies on 14 October 2026
At their 1572nd meeting, on 14 October, the Ministers’ Deputies held an exchange of views with Mr Samuel Vuelta Simon, Secretary of State for Justice of Monaco, in the context of Monaco’s Presidency of the Committee of Ministers. The Deputies held their regular exchange with Secretary General...
Sexuality education about consent and boundaries in relationships helps protect children from violence from early age
The Council of Europe recommends providing comprehensive sexuality education while recognising parents’ responsibility for child’s upbringing
Death penalty: the Committee of Ministers reaffirms its commitment to universal abolition
Les gouvernements des 46 États membres du Conseil de l’Europe alertent sur les reculs observés dans le monde
Meeting of the Ministers’ Deputies on 7 October 2026
At their 1571st meeting, on 7 October, the Ministers’ Deputies held their six-monthly review of the situation with respect to the death penalty, with the participation of: Ms Isabelle Rome, Ambassador at large for Human Rights at the French Ministry of European and Foreign Affairs; Lord Parvais...
Committee of Ministers adopts Recommendation to fight impunity for crimes committed by terrorist groups in a conflict-related context
The Committee of Ministers adopted today a Recommendation on prosecuting terrorist offences, serious violations of international humanitarian law and other core international crimes committed in the context of a non‑international armed conflict. The Recommendation provides guidance to member...
“The Council of Europe must respond to crises, without ever allowing urgency to take precedence over the law” – Isabelle Berro-Amadeï
The President of the Committee of Ministers addresses the Parliamentary Assembly
Meeting of the Ministers’ Deputies on 23 September 2026
At their 1570th meeting, on 23 September, the Ministers’ Deputies adopted the Council of Europe Strategy for equal rights for LGBTI people (2027-2032), prepared by the Steering Committee on Anti-discrimination, Diversity and Inclusion (CDADI) [more information …]. Ms Despina Chatzivassiliou,...
President of the Committee of Ministers visits Ukraine
In Kyiv, Isabelle Berro-Amadeï reaffirms the Council of Europe’s commitment to a just and lasting peace
Latest decisions from the Committee of Ministers concerning ECHR rulings for 20 countries
The Committee of Ministers is responsible for monitoring implementation of European Court of Human Rights judgments by European states
Implementing European Court of Human Rights judgments
European countries have an obligation to implement judgments of the Strasbourg court
Meeting of the Ministers’ Deputies on 9 September 2026
At their 1568th meeting, on 9 September, the Ministers’ Deputies held their regular exchange with Secretary General Alain Berset, who presented his new report on the human rights situation in the territories of Ukraine temporarily occupied by the Russian Federation [more information …]. The...
Continued deterioration of human rights in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine
Secretary General Berset presents his new report on the latest situation in the context of conflict and illegal seizure of Ukrainian land
New Council of Europe recommendation places education at the heart of response to AI
Citizens must understand AI's effects on society, not just knowing how the tools work
Meeting of the Ministers’ Deputies on 2 September 2026
The Principality of Monaco hosted the first meeting of the Ministers’ Deputies after the summer break, in Monaco, on 2 September, in the context of its Presidency of the Committee of Ministers. The meeting was opened by Ms Isabelle Berro-Amadeï, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of...
Secretary General Berset: “European unity is crucial in the face of geopolitical challenges”
Stability enjoyed since the end of Cold War is at risk
Monaco welcomes the ambassadors of the 46 Council of Europe member states
Thematic debate on “The environmental crisis through the lens of human rights” on the agenda
Meeting of the Ministers’ Deputies on 8 July 2026
At their 1566th meeting, on 8 July, the Ministers’ Deputies discussed current political issues and held their regular exchange with Secretary General Alain Berset [more information …]. The Deputies set up an Ad hoc Committee on Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (CAHFIMI) to...
“Reform is about our collective ability to make full use of the potential of the Council of Europe” – Alain Berset
Insights from the Secretary General’s address to 46 European governments
Meeting of the Ministers’ Deputies on 1 July 2026
At their 1565th meeting, on 1 July, the Ministers’ Deputies held an exchange of views with their Excellencies Ms Alice Mina and Mr Vladimiro Selva, Captains Regent of the Republic of San Marino, who underlined the role of San Marino in the Organisation and its commitment to the values of...
San Marino’s Captains Regent on official visit to the Council of Europe
Heads of state met the Secretary General and addressed representatives of 46 European governments
The President of the Committee of Ministers, Isabelle Berro-Amadeï, addresses the Parliamentary Assembly
“Our differences are assets. Our unity is our strength”
Meeting of the Ministers’ Deputies on 17 June 2026
At their 1564th meeting on 17 June, the Ministers’ Deputies discussed current political issues and held their regular exchange with Secretary General Alain Berset, as well exchanges of views with: Mr Andrzej Poczobut, winner of the 2025 Sakharov Prize [more information …]; and Mr Carlo...
Committee of Ministers meets 2025 Sakharov Prize laureate
Andrzej Poczobut issues a warning about the situation in Belarus
Respect for autonomy in mental healthcare: Council of Europe adopts new recommendation
The Committee of Ministers has adopted a Recommendation on respect for autonomy in mental healthcare, which aims at ensuring respect for the autonomy of persons receiving mental healthcare and at preventing the use of coercion in the provision of such care. It reaffirms the principle of free and...
Implementing ECHR rulings: new decisions concerning 24 countries taken
All 46 member countries are represented at the Committee of Ministers
