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Today, I’ve presented the Council of Europe’s new Action Plan for Ukraine.
Supporting veterans and social inclusion, protecting minorities, women and children, advancing accountability, democratic governance, independent justice and the fight against corruption are among its key priorities.
Democratic security is what makes every other form of security sustainable and accountable, and no peace in Ukraine will hold without it.
Read more: coe.int/en/web/portal/-/syst…
@ZelenskyyUa @andrii_sybiha
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Congratulations to Nasrin Sotoudeh, winner of the 2026 Václav Havel Human Rights Prize, honouring her extraordinary commitment to justice, dignity and freedom in #Iran.
We also honour shortlisted nominees @martapardavi and @AlinejadMasih for their courageous human rights work.
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Council of Europe retweeted
The #PACEautumn2026 session is coming!
🇪🇺 HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco
🇪🇺 The President of Portugal
🇪🇺 Germany's Foreign Minister
🇪🇺 Award of the #HavelPrize
... and much more. Join us!
pace.coe.int/en/pages/sessio…
ALT MPs from the 46 nations of the Council of Europe - in one chamber for a week to fight for your rights
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On the International Day for Universal Access to Information, we reaffirm everyone’s right to access official documents.
The Tromsø Convention is the Council of Europe’s international legal framework on access to official documents.
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It promotes transparency, public participation and accountability by ensuring that everyone can access information held by public authorities, without discrimination and regardless of their status or reasons for requesting it.
More information: coe.int/en/web/access-to-off…
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The Council of Europe is proud to introduce three new cultural routes!
The 2026-certified routes celebrate the legacy of musician Niccolò Paganini, traditional singing practices in Northern Europe, and the travels of medieval merchant Pietro Querini.
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“Law is Europe’s form of power,” said Secretary General @alain_berset
During his visit to Washington, D.C., he discussed Ukraine, democratic security and the future of international cooperation with US political leaders,
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the Organization of American States and audiences at Georgetown University and the Hudson Institute.
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He argued that Europe must respond to a changing security environment not only through greater military capacity, but by strengthening the democratic and legal foundations on which lasting security depends.
Read more: coe.int/en/web/portal/-/wash…
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Happy European Day of Languages! 🎉
Today, we celebrate Europe’s linguistic diversity and the connections languages help us build.
At the Council of Europe, we promote language learning, linguistic diversity and intercultural dialogue.
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Council of Europe retweeted
"Languages unite!" says @PACE_President Petra Bayr at a @CoE event in Graz, marking the 2026 European Day of Languages.
More:
pace.coe.int/en/news/10419/m…
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How much do you know about sign languages? 🤟
Here are 5 facts you might not know about sign languages - from their unique grammar and regional varieties to the more than 300 sign languages used worldwide.
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Still curious? We have 15 more facts to share with you: edl.ecml.at/Portals/33/docum…
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Sign language is not a tool but a fully-fledged language.
Austrian badminton player Katrin Neudolt advocates for the equal rights for Deaf athletes and for the provision of sign language interpretation and captions at all events.
Full video: pjp-eu.coe.int/en/web/sport-…
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The Council of Europe has adopted its first Strategy for Equal Rights for LGBTI People! 🏳️🌈
The Strategy (2027–32) sets out a common framework for upholding the dignity and equality of LGBTI people.
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At a time when equality is under pressure, the Strategy reaffirms the Council of Europe’s commitment to ensuring that human rights, democracy and the rule of law remain at the heart of our societies.
Read more: coe.int/en/web/portal/-/firs…
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“Where democracy weakens, peace becomes fragile,” said Secretary General @alain_berset.
During the UN General Assembly in New York, he called for stronger international cooperation, the rule of law and democratic security in an increasingly divided world.
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The Secretary General met with @UN officials, national leaders and representatives of regional organisations, and inaugurated the Council of Europe’s first permanent Observer Office to the United Nations.
Read more: go.coe.int/uycY2
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📢 Minority rights are essential to democracy! The @Coe’s latest report highlights growing hostility, discrimination against Roma and Travellers, & declining resources. Protecting diversity strengthens democracy and social cohesion.
🔗 Read the report: go.coe.int/u5Yux
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