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High-level addresses, the Václav Havel Human Rights Prize, debates on Ukraine, climate action and accountability.
A packed @PACE_News autumn session, with human rights, democracy and the rule of law at its heart.
Take a look at the highlights 👇
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Supporting Ukraine’s people and its democratic resilience.
The Council of Europe’s new Action Plan for Ukraine 2027–30, presented this week by Secretary General Alain Berset, will put human rights, the rule of law and good governance at the heart of support for Ukraine.
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Priorities include support and social inclusion for veterans and people with disabilities, accountability for war crimes, stronger democratic institutions, independent justice, protection of minorities and women, and support for Ukrainian children.
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“Multilateralism is our shared destiny.”- At the Parliamentary Assembly, H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco called for stronger dialogue and cooperation to uphold international law, protect human rights and safeguard our planet.
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“Respect for human dignity must be Europe’s compass”- addressing @PACE_News , President António José Martins Seguro called for an uncompromising defence of human rights, stronger democracy and social cohesion, and a Europe open to the world.
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Bienvenue à Strasbourg, Madame la Ministre @IBerroAmadei.
Merci pour votre engagement fort en faveur de l’Ukraine. Sous votre Présidence, Monaco porte également des priorités essentielles pour le Conseil de l’Europe : la protection des citoyens européens, la lutte contre la désinformation, le sport et le renforcement de la coopération en matière pénale.
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The @RD4U_claims is now fully open, with all 43 categories of claims available for submission.
Claims can now be registered for people’s loss of access to healthcare and education, and damage to the country’s environment and natural resources.
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Germany stands firmly with the Council of Europe.
In Strasbourg, Foreign Minister @AussenMinDE stressed the need for a strong Europe to defend democracy, human rights & the rule of law, while tackling new technologies, hybrid threats and supporting 🇺🇦.
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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.
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@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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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!
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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.
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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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"Languages unite!" says @PACE_President Petra Bayr at a @CoE event in Graz, marking the 2026 European Day of Languages.
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