Today, Kyiv was again hit by a devastating Russian attack, causing further loss of life and suffering. Justice must prevail. Our Register of Damage has now received over 170,000 claims arising from Russia’s aggression—and more are submitted every day.

The tragedy in Greece is a painful reminder of the risks borne by those who protect others. My heartfelt condolences to the families and colleagues of the Danish and Greek emergency responders who lost their lives fighting the wildfires. 🧵1/2

The tragic events in Ceuta are a stark reminder that migration challenges may raise fundamental questions of European security. The Council of Europe stands with Spain and all those affected. 🧵1/3

This is not a football story. It is a story about rules. Who writes them. Whether they are applied. And who may change them. Read my comments in @politico.eu on why the debate around FIFA matters far beyond the pitch: www.politico.eu/newsletter/b...

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Ten days ago, I wrote that the next crisis in football would have two names: money and power. It now has a price. I offered FIFA a third half. The offer stands. Sports ministers meet in Monaco on 3-4 November.

The Russian war of aggression against Ukraine is escalating to unprecedented levels. So is the war in the Middle East. As we mourn the victims of the latest deadly attacks, all parties must sit down and start working on a sustainable, realistic, long-term peace solution. 🧵1/2

I'm pleased to announce my participation in this year's Churchill Symposium at the Europa Institut, University of Zurich. Join us on 16 September. Register: www.eiz.uzh.ch/product/from... 🧵1/2

#OnThisDay in 2011, the Utøya massacre claimed 77 lives in a tragic act of hatred and violence. Today, we honour the victims and stand in solidarity with their families and loved ones.

Congratulations to Andy Burnham on your appointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. I look forward to working with you as the United Kingdom continues to play a leading role in advancing democratic security, human rights and the rule of law across Europe.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has raised one question after another. The Council of Europe has helped turn past sporting crises into binding rules. It's time to begin the third half and strengthen the integrity of sport. Read my full statement: www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

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Ahead of the FIFA World Cup final, Council of Europe SG @alain-berset.coe.int calls for a “third half”, a global dialogue on protecting the game from political, financial and betting-related pressures before 2030. Read the full statement: www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

Profondément préoccupé par les incendies dévastateurs en France qui ont ravagé la forêt de Fontainebleau, une réserve de biosphère. Le changement climatique est une réalité qui transforme notre continent, avec des conséquences humaines et écologiques immenses. 🧵1/2

I congratulate Serhii Koretskyi for his appointment as the new PM of Ukraine. I look forward to working with you as we continue to ensure accountability for Ukraine and Ukraine’s democratic security. 🧵1/2

En ce 14 juillet, fête nationale française, célébrons une valeur qui traverse les frontières et les générations : la liberté. Offerte par la France au Conseil de l’Europe en 1983, la tapisserie Liberty incarne cet idéal universel qui demeure au cœur du projet européen. www.coe.int/en/web/secre...

Congratulations to Vasile Tofan on his nomination as Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova. The @coe.int stands ready to continue supporting Moldova on its reform path, strengthening democratic institutions, the rule of law and human rights as the country advances on its European journey.

Remembering #Srebrenica. In July 1995, 8372 Bosniaks, mainly men & boys, were brutally killed in and around Srebrenica. The Srebrenica genocide is one of the darkest pages of European history.

Dear PM Sanchez, the Council of Europe stands in solidarity with Spain following the devastating wildfires in the country. My thoughts are with the victims and their families, everyone affected, and the firefighters and emergency services working tirelessly on the ground.

The Council of Europe's reform starts with our member states. Today, I presented the next steps of the reform to the Committee of Ministers, with governments shaping the process, supported by independent strategic analysis. 🧵1/2 Read more: www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

“Reform is about our collective ability to make full use of the potential of the Council of Europe” – Alain Berset - Portal - www.coe.int

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Behind every important decision at the Council of Europe are dedicated diplomats working to uphold our shared values. 🧵1/2

Every new ratification strengthens the path to justice for Ukraine. I welcome Lithuania's ratification of the Council of Europe Convention establishing an International Claims Commission for Ukraine. 🧵1/2

Seule une société éduquée, consciente de son patrimoine, peut comprendre son avenir et protéger la démocratie. 🧵1/2

AI has immense potential. But without law, it answers to no one. In my TIME op-ed ahead of the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, I look at how the Council of Europe developed the world’s first international treaty on AI, and why putting it into practice now matters. 1/🧵

Happy Fourth of July to the United States! 250 years since the Declaration of Independence. And 30 years since joining the Council of Europe as an Observer State. We look forward to continuing our cooperation in support of democratic security and a just and lasting peace for Ukraine.

The world is changing dramatically. Our institutions must adapt. An important conversation with Agenzia Nova on accountability for Russia's war against Ukraine, democratic security, migration, the Western Balkans and how @coe.int is adapting to a changing geopolitical landscape. Read here ↓

Ukraine, Berset to Nova: "Special tribunal provides unprecedented framework for determining accountability."

Ukraine, Berset to Nova: "Special tribunal provides unprecedented framework for determining responsibilities." Read more on Agenzia Nova.

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Another deadly night in Kyiv. Another reminder that accountability cannot remain only a promise. It must become reality. 🧵1/2

This morning, I had the pleasure of welcoming the Captains Regent of San Marino, the country’s joint Heads of State, to the Council of Europe. 🧵1/2

Welcome to the Council of Europe, dear OSCE Secretary General Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu. Together, the @coe.int and the OSCE have a shared responsibility to strengthen democratic security, uphold human rights and reinforce peace through cooperation.

Europe's strength lies not in uniformity, but in democracies that each contribute their own history and traditions to our common future. A pleasure to welcome the Heads of State of San Marino, Alice Mina and Vladimiro Selva, and Minister Teodoro Lonfernini to Strasbourg.

Speaking at the World Congress Against the Death Penalty in Paris today, I’ve highlighted that an entire generation in Europe has grown up without the death penalty. This is a fragile acquis, with old arguments resurfacing on our continent and setbacks at our borders. www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

Strong democracies need strong independent institutions and an active civic space. A valuable discussion with Debbie Kohner, Secretary General of the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (@ennhri.bsky.social), and Louise Holck, Chair of ENNHRI. 🧵1/2

Avec Adrien Schnarrenberger (La Liberté), nous avons évoqué la sécurité démocratique, la nécessité de garantir la responsabilité pour les crimes commis contre l'Ukraine, ainsi que le rôle du Conseil de l'Europe pour défendre le droit face à la force. À découvrir ici www.laliberte.ch/articles/mon...

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