Social Inclusion Committee of the @COECongress meeting in @Kouvolakaupunki.🇫🇮 minister of Defense @anttihakkanen:comperehensive security approach is also about social inclusion, trust & cooperation at all levels. @MoriMathieu stressed RU accountability and support to 🇺🇦 by @coe

The President of the @COECongress condemns Russia's latest attack on Ukraine. Read the full statement 👇 @tochytskyi @CoE_Ukraine @UKRinCoE

Last night’s Russian strikes on Kyiv, targeting homes and civilians, again show Russia’s contempt for human life and peace. Attacks on civilians are not strength, but fear and failure. We stands with Ukraine and continue supporting recovery with communities. — @COECongress Pdt

@CoE_Ukraine @UKRinCoE

Congress President: «I support Ukraine’s decision to declare a unilateral ceasefire on 5-6 May which reflects the country’s commitment to saving lives and creating conditions for de-escalation, and openness to genuine steps towards ending the war. Congress stands with Ukraine.«

🎬 Watch the event wrap-up: "Towards Trusted and Inclusive Electoral Processes – The Role of Observers" (28-29 April, Paris) Organised by the @COECongress, @PACE_News and the Venice Commision of @CoE_RuleofLaw 📄 Read the "Paris Call to Action": go.coe.int/fQOt6

The Rapporteurs on Türkiye of @PACE_News, @COECongress, @Europarl_EN and the President of the Working Group on Türkiye of the @EU_CoR have addressed an open letter on the situation of local democracy in #Türkiye⬇️ Read the full letter: go.coe.int/sajxo

Thank you Sec. Gen. @COECongress @MoriMathieu for the productive cooperation with the Coord. Council @rada_vision delegation at @COECongress & for your readiness to strengthen support for repressed Belarusians. It's crucial the mandate of the Belarusian delegation has been extended for 2 more years.

The Council of Europe is supporting local government associations in the Federation of BiH and Republika Srpska to strengthen co-operation, transparency and service delivery, contributing to more effective local governance. Learn more: go.coe.int/yXcm2

⏱️Get to know the new @COECongress President Gunn Marit Helgesen in under 60 seconds! From her hobbies & hidden talents to her favourite meal, discover the person behind the role – and, most importantly, her vision and priorities for the future of the @coe Congress. #Democracy

The participants of the Fifth Session of the High-Level Dialogue “Good Democratic Governance in Ukraine: Achievements, Challenges and the Way Forward in Post-War Period”, held in Strasbourg on 1-2 April 2026, have issued the following joint statement: go.coe.int/gZu1r

At @coe discussed with @MoriMathieu 50th @COECongress and expressed gratitude for Resolution on recovery&reconstruction, focused debate in Chamber of Regions, #Mariupol side-event, commemoration of #Bucha and The High-Level Dialogue on democratic governance in Ukraine

Concluding the High-Level Dialogue on democratic governance in Ukraine in Strasbourg. Joint statement confirms commitment to reforms, multilevel governance and post-war transition. Strong partnership with the Council of Europe continues.

The @COECongress #50thSession has ended. 🗓️ 3 days | ⏰21 hours | 📋 265 participants Thank you to everyone who followed the live debates and contributed to the discussions. Watch the the final recap ⬇️ and revisit all of our debates here: go.coe.int/dNBI2 @coe

I had a productive discussion with the newly elected President of the @COECongress of the Council of Europe, Gunn Marit Helgesen, and the Secretary General of the Congress, @MoriMathieu. We discussed Ukraine’s institutional readiness to prepare for the electoral process, which will take place once the necessary security conditions are in place. For future elections to be effective and transparent, it is critically important to clearly delineate responsibilities so that every authority and participant in the process has a precise understanding of their role. We also focused on the role of international platforms, particularly the Ukraine Recovery Conference. This is not merely a diplomatic event, but a practical tool that must be fully leveraged to advance all key priorities of our recovery. In this context, we also discussed practical aspects of regional cooperation, since it is at the level of communities and regions that strategic plans are ultimately implemented. @CoE_Ukraine @UKRinCoE #50thSession

Today at the #50thSession – presentation of the election observation mission reports in: 🇽🇰 Kosovo by @beli8370 🇪🇪 Estonia by @janafischerova 🇲🇰 North Macedonia by Gobnait Ni Mhuimneacain 🇸🇲 San Marino by @christa_car @coe @EstoniaCoE @MKmissionCoE

#50thSession thematic debate: @FatmaSahin and Elena Carletti on ‘From borders to boroughs: global movements, local responses.’ Join us live 🎥 go.coe.int/m8JgZ Explore the agenda ➡️ go.coe.int/h56XJ @coe #Pact

Day 3 of the @COECongress #50thSession: Mattias Guyomar, Gudrun Mosler-Törnström, Mélanie Lepoultier & @peterdrenth68 on the ‘Implementation of the #ECHR by local and regional authorities.’ Join us live🎥go.coe.int/m8JgZ Explore the agenda➡️go.coe.int/h56XJ #Pact

Day 2 of the @COECongress #50thSession has come to an end. Watch the recap ⬇️ and revisit all our debates here: go.coe.int/dNBI2 @coe

🗣️ @TrulsGihlemoen and Annika Vaikla on ‘Strengthening the capacities of local and regional authorities in the use of artificial intelligence’ at the @COECongress #50thSession. Join us live 🎥 go.coe.int/m8JgZ Explore the agenda ➡️ go.coe.int/h56XJ @coe #Pact