Newsroom
Network Chair, reacting to overnight attacks: ‘Ukrainian children continue to pay the price of Russia’s war’
Olena Khomenko (Ukraine, ECPA), Chair of PACE’s Parliamentary Network on the Situation of the Children of Ukraine, made the following statement today: “Just one day after International Children’s Day, Ukrainian children have once again become victims of Russia’s aggression. During the latest...
Council of Europe’s Congress delegation visits Kyiv to back Ukraine’s democratic resilience
Vice-President Dalman Eek outlines human-centred approach to recovery from the war
Congress delegation visits Kyiv to back Ukraine’s democratic resilience
A delegation of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe, led by Cecilia Dalman-Eek, President of the Chamber of Regions (Sweden, SOC/G/PD), visited Kyiv on...
Conference addresses growing involvement of youth in terrorism and violent extremism
Digital spaces like gaming platforms can allow radicalisation to grow
Kyiv citizens’ assembly delivers 24 recommendations to support war veterans and their families
The citizens’ assembly was organised with the support of the Council of Europe’s Congress
Kyiv citizens’ assembly delivers 23 recommendations to support war veterans and their families
Kyiv’s Obolon district concluded a citizens’ assembly dedicated to supporting veterans and their families, one of the most pressing challenges faced by Ukrainian communities during the Russian Federation's war of aggression against Ukraine. After three weekends of deliberation, participants...
Special Tribunal for Ukraine: broad support for Council of Europe agreement
Thirty-six countries and the European Union have committed to joining the tribunal
Accountability for Russia’s war against Ukraine is a shared responsibility says Special Envoy
Safe return, rehabilitation and reintegration of Ukrainian children necessary, Thórdís Gylfadóttir tells the International Coalition for the return of Ukrainian children
Canada signs Council of Europe convention setting up an International Claims Commission for Ukraine
First non-European country to back forthcoming compensation review body
From ideas to action for Ukrainian communities: “Community Recovery Academy” holds its final workshop in Kyiv
On 29-30 April 2026 in Kyiv, the Community Recovery Academy, a nationwide training centre for municipal officials to contribute to the recovery of Ukraine, held the last of five workshops of...
Citizens’ assembly in Rivne delivers 20 recommendations to keep youth in the community
Addressing the challenge of youth retention, the Rivne community in Ukraine have successfully concluded their first-ever citizens’ assembly. Following three weekends of intensive deliberation,...
Register of Damage for Ukraine: new claims categories concerning the Ukrainian state and legal entities opened
“Systemic economic losses” as a result of Russian aggression can be registered for first time
President Helgesen reaffirms the Congress’ commitment to continue assisting reforms in Ukraine
“Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction require empowering of local and regional authorities, which necessitates the pursuit of decentralisation reforms – reforms that have played a crucial...
Special Envoy highlights justice for Ukrainian children at Kyiv Security Forum
On 24 April, the Special Envoy of the Secretary General on the situation of children of Ukraine, Thórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörd Gylfadóttir, participated online in the Justice and Accountability Panel at the Kyiv Security Forum. The panel, organised in partnership with Covington & Burling, brought...
470 Ukrainian local authorities attend meeting on the Register of Damage for Ukraine
“As the level of government closest to the citizens, local and regional authorities in Ukraine are the first point of contact for displaced persons and those who have lost their homes,...
Current affairs debate: call to step up efforts for the establishment of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine
“We are the leading international Organisation to support Ukraine, neither with money, nor with weapons, but with political power,” today said Frank Schwabe (Germany, SOC), opening a current affairs debate on “Accountability and justice: a call to step up efforts for the establishment of the...
From frontline to civilian life: first citizens’ assembly in Kyiv focuses on support for veterans
Even under the strain of war, democratic innovations are taking root in the capital of Ukraine. Over the weekend of 18-19 April 2026, 45 randomly selected residents of Kyiv’s Obolon district...
Advancing coordinated action for children of Ukraine: taking stock and shaping next steps
The Council of Europe’s Consultation Group on the Children of Ukraine (CGU) convened its 9th Plenary meeting in Strasbourg (14-16 April 2026), bringing together member states, international...
Joint Statement concerning the results of the Fifth Session of the High-Level Dialogue “Good Democratic Governance in Ukraine: Achievements, Challenges and the Way Forward in Post-War Period”
Signing of the Ukrainian flag during the closing ceremony of the Fifth Session of the High-Level Dialogue in Strasbourg We, participants of the Fifth Session of the High-Level Dialogue “Good...
*All references to Kosovo, whether the territory, institutions or population, in this text shall be understood in full compliance with United Nation's Security Council Resolution 1244 and without prejudice to the status of Kosovo.