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At the #EPCSummit in Dublin, @alain_berset urged leaders to defend Europe's democratic infrastructure, stressing that democracy, human rights and the rule of law are as vital to security as protecting borders.
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Highlighting the organisation's support for Ukraine, accountability for Russia's aggression, and the importance of fundamental rights in the Western Balkans and beyond, he called for stronger democratic resilience against hybrid and cyber threats.
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Council of Europe retweeted
Good to speak with PM @magyarpeterMP at #EPC.
I welcome the announcement that Hungary intends to ratify the Istanbul Convention, an important step towards stronger protection for women and girls against violence.
We also discussed Ukraine and the Council of Europe’s role in supporting democratic institutions and the rule of law, including through the Venice Commission.
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Historic steps to protect Hungarian women.
We are tightening criminal law, taking action against all forms of domestic violence, amending the foetus' heartbeat regulation, tackling period poverty, abolishing the prescription requirement for the emergency contraceptive pill and increasing support for pregnant women.
We are also initiating the ratification of the Istanbul Convention.
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Democratic security must be central to the peace we seek and the Europe we defend.
At the #EPC roundtable on Securing and Defending a Democratic Europe, I stressed the importance of countering foreign information manipulation and securing a just peace for Ukraine, grounded in accountability.
But Europe’s security also depends on the confidence of its citizens in their own future.
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Europe must rearm without disarming democracy, without weakening our own values. Governments change. Weapons stay.
Good to be in Dublin for the European Political Community #EPC summit. With 46 member states, decades of experience and a common legal space, the Council of Europe has a vital role in shaping Europe’s security.
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How can human rights standards help advance climate action?
At #COP31, join the @coe, @ciel_tweets & @Youth_Forum to explore how a future @coe Convention on the right to a healthy environment could strengthen climate ambition, environmental democracy & global climate justice.
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📢Funding opportunity for civil society organisations!
The @coe is offering up to 3 grants of €20,000 to strengthen democracy, civic space & civil society engagement
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Today, @alain_berset joins European leaders at the #EPC2026 Summit in Dublin to make the case for democratic security, support for Ukraine, and the protection of democracy, human rights & the rule of law.
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At the #ParisPeaceForum, @alain_berset called for stronger democratic security, stressing that peace in Europe must be built on law, justice and human rights.
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"We have the tools to ensure that law prevails over force. What remains is the courage to use them."
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Part 3/3 - Day 2 is in full swing. From sovereignty to cooperation, this morning’s highlights from the Paris Peace Forum with Alain Berset (@alain_berset), Secretary General, Council of Europe (@coe).
Join a major event in Strasbourg marking 80 years since Winston Churchill’s call for European unity. Hear from Rupert Soames, Churchill’s grandson, and leading voices on democracy, human rights and Europe’s future.
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Deeply saddened by the tragic highway accident in Bulgaria.
My thoughts are with the victims, their families and loved ones. I wish a speedy recovery to those injured.
Today, the Council of Europe mourns alongside the people of Bulgaria.
@Ilotova @RumenRadevPM @MFABulgaria
Today, @alain_berset participates in the @ParisPeaceForum, where he will emphasise the need to strengthen democratic security as a cornerstone of lasting peace, stability and social progress.
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My warm thanks to Monaco and @IBerroAmadei for a Presidency marked by a strong commitment to Ukraine, progress in tackling financial crime and ministerial discussions on integrity in sport and the protection of children. Monaco also placed the abolition of the death penalty, women’s rights and multilateral cooperation high on the agenda.
I now welcome Montenegro and @ErvinIbrahimov1 as they take over the Presidency of the Committee of Ministers. Their priorities, democracy in the digital age, equality and fundamental rights, and democratic security through the rule of law, speak directly to the issues facing Europe today.
The Ministerial Session in Montenegro next May will be a key milestone for the reform of the Council of Europe and the New Democratic Pact for Europe.
I wish Montenegro every success in its Presidency!
Montenegro assumes the Presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe for the next six months.
The Presidency will focus on:
- Democracy in the digital age
- Equality and the protection of fundamental rights
- Democratic security
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Thank you, Monaco, for championing democracy, human rights, youth participation, sport and international cooperation during your Presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe.
Welcome, Montenegro, as you take on the Presidency.
Handover of the Presidency from Monaco to Montenegro | 10 November 2026 | 9:00-10:30 a.m. (CET)
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