My statement on Georgia: coe.int/en/web/portal/…

Inspiring meeting with President.bg Rumen Radev. Discussion of the importance of our role in the reconstruction of #Ukraine, the Council of Europe Action Plan on Democracy and democratic investment in youth, & #CoE contribution to the European Political Community (EPC). #Bulgaria #Democracy

The words of Paul Eluard, echoing through the Palais de l'Europe in Strasbourg, remind us of the need for optimism, especially in difficult times. The year ahead will demand on even greater commitment from us. May 2025 be a good year for you!

The Secretary General of the #CouncilOfEurope, Alain Berset, will begin an official visit to Tbilisi, Georgia, on 18 December. Read full article here: coe.int/en/web/portal/…

Open and in-depth exchanges with civil society ahead of the institutional meetings. Council of Europe supports freedom of expression/assembly and a healthy democratic debate. #Georgia

First thing this morning, met civil society, then Irakli Kobakhidze and Shalva Papuashvili 🇬🇪. Now looking forward to exchanges with Ombudsman of Georgia, Bidzina Ivanichvili & reps of the international community. Tomorrow all day meetings with the opposition and civil society.

Very interesting meeting with Ombudsman of Georgia. Your work is essential for the transparency of investigations on alleged police violence and unjustified detention. @CoE will play its role ECHR CEDH CPT

Open and constructive exchange with the opposition party Unity - National Movement United National Movement (ენმ). A necessary discussion to listen to their demands and address the current democratic challenges in #Georgia. #CoE

An important discussion with the opposition party Strong Georgia to listen to their perspectives and exchange views on the current challenges in #Georgia. Dialogue remains essential. #CoE

Frank and productive discussion with the Gakharia for Georgia party Giorgi Gakharia. An opportunity to listen to their concerns and address current challenges in #Georgia including extensive documentation on alleged police violence. #CoE

More meetings with civil society this afternoon. And more direct accounts of violence, by young people still baring the marks of beatings. @CoE has unique means to assess facts and deliver justice. Domestic courts are the primary actors of the ECHR CEDH system.

Excerpt from today's press conference summing up my official visit to #Georgia. Georgia's place is and remains in Europe. We will continue to accompany our #CoE member state on its democratic & European path. Full conference recording👇  vodmanager.coe.int/coe/webcast/co…

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Thank you Alain Berset for your unwavering support to #CouncilOfEurope field presence

Discussing strategy to combat corruption at global level with political leaders Duma Gideon Boko, Alexandre Fasel, CEOs Patrick Pouyanné, civil society & academia Ngaire Woods. With GRECO Council of Europe and our cooperation activities, the #CouncilOfEurope is a pioneer in anti-corruption. #WEF25

There can be no long-term peace and prosperity in #Europe without a common understanding of fundamental values and core legal principles. Democratic security is key for strategic independence. Food for thought at #wef25

Mon message à l’Assemblée Parlementaire du Council of Europe pour 2025 : ⬩Gardons l’Ukraine au sommet des priorités ⬩Luttons contre le recul de la démocratie ⬩Bâtissons une Europe forte, à l’intérieur comme à l’extérieur ⬩Privilégions les valeurs, le dialogue et le sens collectif européen

Putting my message about true dialogue to practice, with key meetings w/ NGOs from #Georgia, #Azerbaijan and #Türkiye at #PACEwinter2025. Different roles, converging objectives.

Starting our mission to #Georgia 🇬🇪 to evaluate the impact of the current political situation on #local authorities. Thank you to colleagues at the Council of Europe office for their insights and assistance 🙏🇪🇺 To read more👇 coe.int/en/web/congres…

Cette époque d’incertitude et de tension est le moment de voir ce que nous avons été et ce que nous sommes devenus. Pour chercher ensemble où nous souhaitons aller. Mon discours devant l’Assemblée parlementaire du Conseil de l’Europe youtu.be/uMQ7ltax_h0?fe…