Secretary General in Dubrovnik: Democratic security is Europe's compass in an age of multipolarity

27/06/2026 Dubrovnik (Croatia)

Addressing the Dubrovnik Forum, Alain Berset called for stronger democratic resilience to navigate an increasingly fragmented world

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Navigating a multipolar world: Alain Berset to highlight democratic security at Dubrovnik Forum

Secretary General 24 June 2026 Strasbourg

Council of Europe values “anchors of stability, trust and security”

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The Council of Europe is a “geopolitical force” that should be used to its real potential – Alain Berset

Secretary General 23 June 2026 Strasbourg

Secretary General addresses Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe

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Britain’s Quorum wins Council of Europe’s democracy hackathon

Council of Europe 19 June 2026 Strasbourg

Prizes – sponsored by Microsoft and the Council of Europe – recognise civic tech excellence and real-world impact

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“Hate speech must be met with the law” – Alain Berset

Secretary General 18 June 2026 Strasbourg

Secretary General’s discourse comes as part of International Day for countering hate speech

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Council of Europe justice ministers call for a more robust criminal-justice response to financial crime

Council of Europe 16 June 2026 Strasbourg

Declaration presented by the Monegasque Presidency calls for more effective investigations and prosecutions, greater cooperation and improved recovery of criminal assets

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Secretary General in Vienna: Europe’s response to fragmentation must be greater cooperation

Secretary General 12 June 2026 Vienna

Secretary General Alain Berset of the 46-member Council of Europe met Austrian leaders and heads of international organisations in Vienna on 11 June, highlighting the importance of international cooperation, democratic resilience and shared European values at a time of growing geopolitical...

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Women can be the architects of peace

Council of Europe 9 June 2026 Strasbourg

Council of Europe conference calls for stronger participation of women in conflict resolution and peacebuilding

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Alain Berset to meet Austrian leaders and heads of OSCE and atomic agency in Vienna

Secretary General 8 June 2026 Strasbourg

Secretary General to focus on democratic security and Europe's future in challenging times

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