CoE Opens UN Observer Office in NY
Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset will open a Permanent UN Observer Office in New York on September 21, 2026, and hold high-level talks in Washington to advance multilateral…
Global Youth Social Media Bans and Online Safety
Global regulators are implementing social media bans and AI protocols to protect youth mental health. We explore the tension between digital safety and children’s rights in Europe and across the…
Council of Europe Chief Issues Call to Action: “Democracy is Still Alive” Amid Global Crises
Council of Europe Chief Issues Call to Action: “Democracy is Still Alive” Amid Global Crises During a rigorous Q&A session with representatives from across the political spectrum, Berset took an…
Council of Europe Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza
Council of Europe Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza The ban on international journalists in Gaza is seen as hiding the reality on the ground and posing a direct threat…
Alain Berset Elected Secretary General of the Council of Europe
Alain Berset Elected Secretary General of the Council of Europe Alain Berset was a member of the Swiss Government from 2012 to 2023. The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of…