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What future is left for us?” World Forum for Democracy opens with a call to earn back trust
As young people across the world take to the streets to demand political change, defend their rights and call for a greater say in their future, the 46-member Council of Europe is organising the World Forum for Democracy to assess the state of democracy amid growing global uncertainty and explore...
Armenia measures what changes for people and strengthens how it tracks progress against corruption
For people in Armenia, the success of anti-corruption reform is measured by whether public services become fairer, whether institutions are held to account and whether citizens can trust that the decisions affecting their lives are made with integrity. Knowing whether this is happening requires...
The Council of Europe at the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity
At the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity to be held in Yerevan from 19 to 30 October 2026, the Council of Europe will showcase how its expertise in nature conservation, environmental governance and international co-operation supports the Kunming-Montreal...
World Forum for Democracy 2026: imagining possible futures to strengthen democratic security in Europe
On 2 and 3 November, the Council of Europe will host the annual World Forum for Democracy, an unmissable event bringing together political leaders and representatives of civil society, academia and young people from across the globe. Together, they will take stock of the state of democracy in...
Young European Ambassadors are learning to fight hate speech and taking that knowledge home
How do you spot a harmful narrative before it takes hold, and how do you build communities where people genuinely feel safe? These are not simple questions, but a group of twenty young people from across the Eastern Partnership region spent two days in Georgia working through exactly that....
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...
Every voice counts: rethinking how Armenian municipalities talk to their voters
Imagine a local election where every single citizen, regardless of age, background, ability, or scepticism about the impact of their vote, feels that their vote matters and carries real power and purpose. A message that speaks about a person's own life is far more likely to be heard than one...
European and World Day against the Death Penalty: joint statement by the Secretary General of the Council of Europe and the High Representative of the European Union
A statement by Secretary General Alain Berset and High Representative Kaja Kallas on European and World Day against the Death Penalty, 10 October 2026 The European Union and the Council of Europe are unequivocally opposed to the death penalty, in all cases and in all circumstances. Progress...
All together for better mental health: putting people, dignity and autonomy at the centre
What does it mean to be able to make decisions about your own life when you are experiencing mental health issues? And what happens when the support you need is not available close to home? These questions were at the heart of the regional conference “All together for better mental health: human...
Council of Europe and Microsoft sign framework cooperation agreement to promote human rights in the age of AI
The Council of Europe and Microsoft have signed an agreement establishing a framework for cooperation to promote human rights, democracy and the rule of law through responsible and inclusive technological development and innovation, and to address challenges in the digital environment, including...
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