On April 5, at the M9 Museum in Mestre, the Head of the Council of Europe Office in Venice gave a speech about the critical role played by the Council of Europe and the European Union as bastions of the rule of law and human rights in an increasingly fragmented world.

The speech highlighted the growing challenges posed by new forms of unilateralism, which threaten the multilateral frameworks that have long underpinned global stability.

In a world where unilateral actions are becoming more prevalent, the Council of Europe and the European Union stand as essential defenders of democratic values, human rights, and the rule of law.