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.
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PACE Defends ICC Judges From Foreign Threats
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe unanimously condemned foreign threats against ICC judges, urging European nations to activate legal protections and guarantee essential operational services for court officials.
Nasrin Sotoudeh Wins 2026 Václav Havel Prize
Iranian lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh received the 2026 Václav Havel Human Rights Prize for defending activists and fighting compulsory hijab laws. Her daughter accepted the award at the Council of Europe.
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.
AI’s Paradox: Democracy vs. Technology Risks
The Council of Europe highlights AI as a transformative revolution, warning of risks like mass surveillance and disinformation while advocating for its potential to enhance public participation and democratic innovation.
Europe Battles Financial Crime and Terror Financing
Justice ministers from 46 Council of Europe member states meet in Strasbourg to modernize judicial responses to money laundering, crypto-assets, and the low rate of criminal asset confiscation across Europe.