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What needs to change for democracy to work better for you?
#YourVoiceForDemocracy consultation is open to citizens across all 46 member states.
💡 Share your ideas & vote on proposals
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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
Read more: coe.int/en/web/portal/-/mont…
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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)
Follow the event live: vodmanager.coe.int/live/?app…
Young voices are taking action against disinformation.
Today, young people from across Europe met journalists and experts, discussed media literacy with @CaolanReports and celebrated the #JournalistsMatter youth grants supporting independent journalism and critical thinking.
Council of Europe retweeted
🇺🇦🇪🇺 31 Years of Ukraine’s Membership in the Council of Europe!
Since 1995, Ukraine has advanced democratic reforms, strengthened its institutions and joined over 90 CoE conventions.
In response to Russia’s war of aggression, the @coe has taken historic steps:
🔹 2022: Russia’s expulsion from the Organisation.
🔹 2023: Reykjavík Summit, where European leaders made accountability for Russia’s aggression a key priority and established the Register of Damage for Ukraine.
🔹 Further steps: The Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression and the International Claims Commission, advancing justice and compensation for Ukraine.
31 years of shared values, solidarity and commitment to justice and lasting peace.
Thank you, @coe, for standing with Ukraine! 🇺🇦🤝🇪🇺
#Ukraine #CouncilOfEurope #JusticeForUkraine
Council of Europe retweeted
Deeply saddened by the tragic shooting in Kraków.
My heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives. My thoughts are also with the injured and all those affected by this tragedy.
In this difficult moment, we stand in solidarity with the people of Poland.
2 days. 1,400 participants. 60 countries. One shared question: What future is left for us?
At #CoE_WFD, the message was clear: stronger participation, resilient institutions and empowered youth are key to democratic renewal.
Monaco welcomed European ministers, experts and sports leaders for the 19th Council of Europe Conference of Ministers responsible for Sport.
"Human rights, democracy and the rule of law do not stop at the playing field," said Secretary General @alain_berset .
Ministers adopted a resolution for safer and healthier sport for all children.
coe.int/en/web/portal/-/mona…
What was it like to be part of the World Forum for Democracy 2026?
We asked young participants to share their highlights and key takeaways.
Watch the video and hear what they enjoyed most about the Forum.
#CoE_WFD
Council of Europe retweeted
#OnThisDay in 1950, 12 Council of Europe member States signed the European Convention on Human Rights in 1950.
#CeJourLà en 1950, 12 États membres du Conseil de l’Europe signaient la Convention européenne des droits de l’homme.
Think globally. Act locally.
135 young people from across Europe and beyond gathered at the Youth Day of the World Forum for Democracy 2026 to exchange ideas, inspire action and explore how local initiatives can strengthen democracy.
From ideas to action, youth are driving democratic renewal. Learn more about the Manifesto “Youth Visions for a European Democracy in 2049”: coe.int/en/web/portal/-/thin…
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Important steps for sport tonight in Monaco.
I welcome the signatures of the Macolin Convention against match-fixing by Monaco and Andorra, and of the Saint-Denis Convention on safety and security at sporting events by Andorra and San Marino.
Two days. Hundreds of voices. One shared goal: stronger democracies.
From youth participation to citizen-led action, one message stood out: stronger democracies need stronger public participation.
Congratulations to KlimaSeniorinnen Schweiz, winner of the #CoE_WFD Democracy Innovation Award 2026.
Thank you to everyone who joined the conversation!
At the World Forum for Democracy, we screened The Secret Reading Club of Kabul, by Shakiba Adil and Elina Hirvonen.
This award-winning documentary follows young Afghan women, who secretly come together to read and learn under Taliban rule, despite the risks they face.
Inspired by Anne Frank, they document their lives through intimate and powerful footage, revealing the harsh realities of oppression – and the courage of women determined to resist.
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