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An exchange under the New Democratic Pact for Europe on the challenges and trends affecting democratic security on how the Organisation's expert bodies can anticipate new threats and opportunities
Council of Europe intergovernmental committees reflecting on the future of democratic security
Representatives of 16 Council of Europe's intergovernmental committees met in Strasbourg today to examine what democratic security should mean in today's Europe and how their work needs to adapt. "We pursue security through democracy, human rights and the rule of law, never at their expense",...
Citizens of all 46 member states can share their ideas online, in 36 languages, until 12 November
Your voice for democracy: Council of Europe launches citizens' consultation
The Council of Europe is launching "Your voice for democracy", an online consultation inviting citizens of its 46 member states to answer one open question: "What needs to change for democracy to work better for you?" It is part of the New Democratic Pact for Europe, the Organisation's response...
Dare to disagree? Norway brings young voices into debate on freedom of expression
Having the right to speak does not always mean feeling free to do so. That distinction was at the heart of a panel discussion hosted by the Permanent Representation of Norway to the Council of Europe with the three winners of the 2026 Fritt Ord Youth Prize and Council of Europe representatives. ...
“Our standards are stronger when they are built with those who apply them”: the event focuses on the role of business in defending Europe’s democratic foundations
“When democracy is secure, business is too”, says Deputy Secretary General at the European Democracy Summit 2026 in Brussels
“Democratic stability is the foundation of Europe’s economy”, stressed Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Tanja Gonggrijp, addressing business leaders and other participants of the European Democracy Summit 2026 in Brussels today. “What democracy offers business is predictability...
European Democracy Summit: follow it live
The European Democracy Summit will bring together on 6 October policymakers, business leaders, civil society representatives and experts to discuss the state and future of democracy in Europe. Organised in co-operation with the European Business Summits, it contributes to the New Democratic...
Watch live: 2026 AI Policy Summit
Join the 2026 AI Policy Summit, which fosters multi-stakeholder dialogue with leading experts to explore how public policy and societal engagement can capture the benefits of artificial intelligence, minimize its risks, and enhance its adoption. This conference is a unique opportunity for...
Delivering Social Rights, Renewing Democracy: From Doha and Chișinău to living reality
The Council of Europe, Greece and Portugal are organising a high-level side event at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly on 22 September 2026, at UN Headquarters in New York in the framework of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. The event will address a...
Effective communication on migration and the European Convention on Human Rights - roundtable highlights challenges and ways forward
Strengthening public understanding of the Convention system and its positive impact on people’s everyday lives, as well as improving communication to help address misinformation and misconceptions about migration and the ECHR, was the focus of a roundtable on Ensuring Effective Communication on...
New platform aimed at strengthening respect for human rights in the private sector launched
Council of Europe Business and Human Rights Forum fosters collaboration and innovative solutions
The Council of Europe Business and Human Rights Forum – BRAVE 2026 –, held in Strasbourg on 17 September is examining the need for strong legal and policy responses, increased cooperation and innovative solutions to enhance compliance with Council of Europe standards in the private sector,...
The new permanent presence of the 46-member country Council of Europe comes as the Secretary General argues in New York and Washington for closer links between international and regional organisations, and for transatlantic cooperation
Secretary General Berset to open Council of Europe UN Observer Office during General Assembly week in New York
Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset will visit New York and Washington D.C. from 20 to 26 September, attending the UN General Assembly high-level week, opening the Council of Europe’s new Permanent Observer Office to the United Nations and holding meetings with senior leaders and...