Europe's civil society faces formidable challenges. #HumanRightsDefenders are under threat from: 1 - Restrictive legislation 2 - Crackdown on activists and harassment 3 - Severe funding crisis @coe states and non-state funders should stand up for civil society, the lifeblood and

Ahead of the European and World Day against the Death Penalty, the @coe and the #EU reaffirm their unequivocal opposition to the death penalty, in all cases and in all circumstances. Joint statement by SG @alain_berset and EU High Representative @kajakallas ⬇️

I welcome the agreement towards a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The human cost, especially to civilians, has been enormous. @coe reaffirms that protection of human dignity & strengthening of #DemocraticSecurity must be central. Full statement: ↓

🔔 Call: HEY course on 🌿 #Environment (3-30 Nov.) Join other motivated young people from Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Applications until 19 October #iLEGEND #HEYNSC Details & links: https://t.co/PiHsetLFD4 Partner: @UNEP Support: @csmediterraneo @fiap_es @AECID_es

My new film "The Dragon's Prophecy" opens in select theaters Monday Oct. 6 and Wednesday Oct. 8. Streaming and DVD starts Thursday Oct. 9.

🔸Why does Europe need a Common AI Framework for Education? 🔸How will the Council of Europe Compass for AI and Education contribute to ensuring responsible, ethical and human-centric uses of AI? The two-day conference organised by @coe Education Department gathers policy

“The @coe is committed to protecting human rights and fighting corruption in sports worldwide” Congratulations to #PlayTheGame for highlighting a broad range of challenges facing sports today! #SportsIntegrity #HumanRights #Tampere @FinlandCoE @Tamperekaupunki

Some say young people are turning away from #Democracy. But I just met 80 who refuse to give up on it. They want fairness, opportunity, and truth — not slogans. They want a Europe that listens as much as it speaks. That’s what the #NewDemocraticPact4Europe is about.

🇲🇹 At @UMmalta, I called on students to help renew Europe’s democracy — the task of every generation. Through a New Democratic Pact for Europe, we must rebuild trust and make democracy deliver. #NDP4E @coe

The European Commission for Democracy through Law - better known as the Venice Commission - is the @coe’s advisory body on constitutional law. The 35th anniversary of the Venice Commission will be celebrated on 11th October in Venice 🇮🇹 with SG @alain_berset.

Grateful to @MaltaCoE Presidency for hosting yesterday's meeting of the Ministers' Deputies. Valuable opportunity to exchange w/ member states on recent diplomatic work, from @UN to #EPC, & on why Europe's security depends on #DemocraticSecurity. Insights: https://t.co/4yzpZpM6qu

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📢... and the 2025 Crystal Scales of Justice Prize by the @coe #CEPEJ finalists are: Belgium 🇧🇪, Netherlands 🇳🇱 & Spain 🇪🇸! Projects' focus: access, victims, digital justice. Winner revealed 9 Oct 2025 in Nicosia 🇨🇾! #JusticeInnovation More 👉: https://t.co/QKOrJpFqq7

Secretary General @alain_berset will be in Malta from 7–9 October, engaging with youth and ministers under the theme “Young people for democracy: youth perspectives in action.” Key focus: youth perspective in the New Democratic Pact for Europe. https://t.co/quPzD8bYJ0

Multilateral platforms provide opportunity for consistent engagement on topics of common interest: with @coe SG @alain_berset & my 🇲🇹counterpart @DeputyPMIanBorg. #UNGA2025

Join the 5th Annual #OHTE Conference (16–17 Oct) to explore how history teaching can help renew democracy in Europe. 📌New Report: Economic Crises in #HistoryTeaching 📌Talk by @Yascha_Mounk 📌Debate with 6 brilliant European students 🔗 Register now: https://t.co/OkMbLtXLC6

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Thank you 🇩🇰 for a day of real dialogue — with @Statsmin, @PHummelgaard, Danish @PACE_News delegates, @folketinget, & students at @koebenhavns_uni. Takeaway? The #ECHR is our anchor, Ukraine — our priority, and #DemocraticSecurity — our shield. Proud to have #Denmark in @coe!

❓What progress have we made in the last 10 years to secure #social and #economicrights across Europe? ❓what challenges still lie ahead? 🔟anniversary of COE–FRA–ENNHRI–Equinet Platform will be a moment to reflect, connect & strengthen our action. 👉 https://t.co/SF7zI2XnVi

Commitment to the #ECHR is high, and so are the expectations for #Georgia as for every member state. Our dialogue with Georgia is essential. At the #EPC in Copenhagen, I spoke with @PM_Kobakhidze on how the @coe supports democratic stability and security for the Georgian people.

At the 7th #EuropeanPoliticalCommunity Summit in Copenhagen, the @coe brings to the table its core expertise: democracy, human rights and the rule of law — the foundations of lasting peace and security. #EPC #CoE

It's OK, Chris... I'm watching you too! I'm just not a coward trying to hide it.

Met PM @AndrejPlenkovic at the #EPC meeting in Copenhagen. We agreed on @CoE’s role in ensuring Europe’s #DemocraticSecurity, including stability in the Western Balkans. Work continues toward a New Democratic Pact for Europe. #NDP4E @VladaRH @MFA_Croatia

Weapons alone cannot secure Europe. Without democratic security, they risk ending up in the wrong hands. For Ukraine, for our democracies, we must fight foreign interference & disinformation — and the Council of Europe’s future Convention will be key. #EPC @coe