An executive editorial intelligence overview of The Unrest (Nov 1–15, 2026) analyzing autocrat legal accountability, Indian political corruption, EVM election integrity debate, AI security bans, and global human rights challenges.
Tag: Alain Berset
Local Democracy as Europe’s Early Warning
Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset declared that local democracy serves as Europe’s early warning system against democratic backsliding during an address to regional and local European civic leaders.
European Drug Policy Reform Drives Security
Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset calls for unified, people-centred European drug policies combining tough law enforcement, early prevention, and holistic recovery to safeguard democratic security and public trust.
Council of Europe and Microsoft Sign AI Pact
The Council of Europe and Microsoft signed a historic framework agreement in Strasbourg to ensure artificial intelligence development upholds human rights, democracy, linguistic diversity, and the international rule of law.
Council of Europe Opens UN Observer Office
The Council of Europe has launched its first permanent UN Observer Office in New York to deepen global cooperation, promote international law, and advance human rights, democracy, and democratic security.
Council of Europe Opens UN Observer Office
Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset opens a new UN Permanent Observer Office in New York to strengthen multilateral diplomacy, transatlantic cooperation, and regional partnerships amid growing geopolitical challenges.
Berset at Bled: Strengthening European Democracy
Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset addresses the 2026 Bled Strategic Forum, prioritizing European democratic resilience, strategic bilateral security meetings, and concrete justice mechanisms to support Ukraine’s accountability efforts.
Europe’s Strategy Against Hate Speech
Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset outlines a “democratic security” strategy to combat hate speech, utilizing legal frameworks and technological solutions to protect victims and preserve democratic stability across Europe.