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Social media and children’s mental health: right answers are rarely black and white
Strasbourg debate addresses exposure to social media, well-being, and policy responses to mitigate risks
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...
Combating anti-LGBTI discrimination and hate across Europe
“It is time to renew our commitment to ensuring the full and equal enjoyment of rights by LGBTI people across Europe,” – Alain Berset
Europe’s security starts with democracy: Council of Europe Secretary General’s 2026 annual report
Report provides a state of play of the New Democratic Pact for Europe
Council of Europe and OSCE leadership revive extended High-Level Meetings to foster effective multilateralism
Participants stressed the importance of co-ordinated action to uphold democracy, human rights and security across Europe
Secretary General discusses democratic security and support for Ukraine on official visit to Estonia
Accountability, democratic resilience and Europe’s common legal order all on agenda with Tallinn leadership
Secretary General discusses challenges to democracy and the rule of law on official visit to Lithuania
In Vilnius Alain Berset also inaugurated Council of Europe Information point for Belarusian People
Council of Europe Secretary General on official visit to Estonia
“Essential that we work together to address pressing issues, guided by our shared core values” – Alain Berset
Secretary General Alain Berset on official visit to Lithuania
Discussions to focus on international law, democratic security and Ukraine, inauguration of Council of Europe Information point for Belarusian people
Official visit by Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset in Skopje
North Macedonia joins the Council of Europe AI Convention