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Alain Berset @alain-berset.coe.int · 2h

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.

www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

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Alain Berset @alain-berset.coe.int · 5h

🇲🇹 At the University of #Malta, 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.int

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Council of Europe @coe.int · 6h

The European Commission for Democracy through Law - better known as the Venice Commission - is the @coe.int’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.coe.int.

www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

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Alain Berset @alain-berset.coe.int · 8h

🇲🇹 Grateful to the Maltese 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 — and on why Europe's security depends on #DemocraticSecurity.

Insights: www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

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Andrew Cutting @andrewcutting.coe.int · 2d

Interesting: Leaving the #ECHR would be a grave mistake, writes former UK Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary Sir Robert Buckland KC👇

🔗 conservativehome.com/2025/10/05/r... via @conservativehome.bsky.social

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Council of Europe @coe.int · 2d

Secretary General @alain-berset.coe.int 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.

go.coe.int/1sz8X

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Alain Berset @alain-berset.coe.int · 4d

À #Locarno, j’ai rappelé que la paix est toujours un choix — fondé sur la diplomatie, la démocratie et la vigilance. Aucune paix durable sans diplomatie, aucune diplomatie juste sans démocratie. #AccordsDeLocarno

Revoir ici : www.youtube.com/live/4ynCsdY...

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Council of Europe @coe.int · 4d

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: www.eventbrite.fr/e/1760437639...

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Alain Berset @alain-berset.coe.int · 6d

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

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Alain Berset @alain-berset.coe.int · 7d

Happy to meet again Mr Mäulen Äşimbaev, Speaker of the Parliament of Kazakhstan. Grateful for your strong commitment to a democratic future. The @coe.int remains on your sides to continue supporting #Kazakhstan on its reform path.

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Council of Europe @coe.int · 7d

Article 23 of the European Social Charter of the @coe.int guarantees the right of elderly persons to social protection.

Older persons have the right to live in dignity and independence as full members of society, protected from abuse, discrimination, and neglect.

Age should never limit autonomy.

Older persons have the right to social protection.
European Social Charter of the Council of Europe

Older persons have the right to live in dignity.
European Social Charter of the Council of Europe

Older persons have the right to remain full members of the society.
European Social Charter of the Council of Europe.

Older persons have the right to autonomy.
European Social Charter of the Council of Europe.

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PACE @pace.coe.int · 8d

Congratulations to Despina Chatzivassiliou, who has just been re-elected as Secretary General of PACE for a second five-year term!

Full details...
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Despina Chatzivassiliou re-elected as Secretary General of the Parliamentary Assembly

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) today re-elected Despina Chatzivassiliou to the post of Secretary General of the Assembly. She will serve a second five-year term starting on...

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Alain Berset @alain-berset.coe.int · 7d

Great questions today @ Parliamentary Assembly Q&A. @coe.int has a unique role in safeguarding rights, strengthening democracy & tackling disinformation. No country can do it alone — but together, we can. We’ll carry this debate forward at the #EPC in Copenhagen.
Watch full Q&A: youtu.be/TJyrGfbZgPg

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Council of Europe @coe.int · 8d

“It’s not one crisis, it’s the perfect storm.”

In @newsweek.com, SG @alain-berset.coe.int calls for urgent investment in democratic security.

To renew trust, protect rights, and safeguard Europe’s future.

Read more: www.newsweek.com/council-of-e...

Council of Europe leader warns "the perfect storm" is threatening democracy

The head of Europe's oldest intergovernmental organization warned Newsweek that democracy is in peril.

www.newsweek.com

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Council of Europe @coe.int · 8d

Ensuring democratic security is key for Europe and the wider international order.

SG @alain-berset.coe.int will attend the 7th meeting of the European Political Community to reiterate support for Ukraine and underscore the importance of the New Democratic Pact for Europe.

Secretary General of the Council of Europe Alain Berset to attend European Political Community meeting in Copenhagen and pay official visit to Denmark

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Alain Berset @alain-berset.coe.int · 9d

In Strasbourg I welcomed Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to reaffirm @coe.int’s continued engagement in #Armenia. We discussed progress towards peace – a courageous step for the South Caucasus – as well as regional developments and the importance of safeguarding democracy.

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PACE @pace.coe.int · 9d

Ukrainian journalist and human rights defender Maksym Butkevych has been awarded the 2025 Václav Havel Prize.

Two other journalists, from Georgia and Azerbaijan, were runners-up for the Prize, which honours action to defend human rights worldwide.

#TheirCourageOurRights

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Alain Berset @alain-berset.coe.int · 9d

Dear President Sandu, my warm congratulations on this double victory — yours and that of the Moldovan people. #Moldova’s continued European path is a victory for its citizens and for democracy. @coe.int remains committed to accompany the country on this journey.
Felicitări!

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Council of Europe @coe.int · 10d

The #PACEautumn2025 session starts tomorrow!

Agenda & livestream: pace.coe.int/en/pages/ses...

➡️ @pace.coe.int

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Alain Berset @alain-berset.coe.int · 11d

We are all students of democracy. Grateful for the exchange with students during my keynote and Q&A on The Age of Democratic Security.

Thank you to @columbiauniversity.bsky.social World Leaders Forum, Acting President Claire Shipman, & Prof. @cooleyoneurasia.bsky.social.

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Council of Europe @coe.int · 12d

SG @alain-berset.coe.int concludes a week of high-level diplomacy at #UNGA80 with a clear message:

➡️ Democratic security
➡️ Accountability
➡️ Stronger global cooperation

European core values #Democracy, #HumanRights, #RuleOfLaw were brought to the heart of global debates.

go.coe.int/bwlFQ

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Alain Berset @alain-berset.coe.int · 12d

A pleasure to meet Natalia Gherman, ASG of UN Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate, at #UNGA80 and reaffirm our strong and tangible cooperation in counter-terrorism, including the fight against terrorist financing.
@coe.int

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Alain Berset @alain-berset.coe.int · 12d

Good to meet with @agnescallamard.bsky.social, SG of @amnesty.org, in the margins of #UNGA80. We discussed Ukraine and the vital role of @coe.int’s cooperation with civil society.

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Alain Berset @alain-berset.coe.int · 12d

At #UNGA80 I had the opportunity to exchange with Minister of Foreign Affairs Maka Botchorishvili on recent developments in Georgia. I am following the situation closely and remain committed to constructive dialogue.

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