EU-Council of Europe cooperation discussed at the highest political level : SG Marija Pejčinović Burić meets HR/VP Josep Borrell on 28 February, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on 1 March
As part of her agenda of high-level meetings in Brussels this week, the Council of Europe Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić participated in a discussion with High Representative Josep Borrell. They reaffirmed their resolve to reinforce the high level political dialogue between the EU and the Council of Europe, while strengthening cooperation to tackle democratic backsliding and uphold human rights and the rule of law.
The CoE Secretary General also met Vice-President for Values and Transparency Věra Jourová, Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders and Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Olivér Várhelyi. She is due to meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on 1 March.