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EU Reaffirms Support for Rule of Law and Ukraine at 134th Council of Europe Ministerial Session
The 134th Ministerial Session of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe took place on 14 May under the Luxembourg Presidency, in Luxembourg. The high-level meeting brought together Ministers and representatives of the 46 Member States of the Council of Europe, alongside representatives Council of Europe bodies, the European Union (EU), and observer states (Canada, Holy See, Japan, Mexico and United States of America), to reaffirm the Council of Europe’s role in addressing the most pressing challenges facing Europe today. The Ministerial Meeting was preceded on 13 May by the opening of signature of the Council of Europe Convention for the Protection of the Profession of Lawyer.
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EU Statements at the Council of Europe in May 2025
During the 134th Ministerial session of the Committee of Ministers held in Luxembourg on 14 May, the EU Ambassador took the floor to address key challenges and common interests concerning the EU-Council of Europe cooperation. In the framework of the Committee of Ministers’ Deputies meetings in May, the European Union delivered a statement in the context of the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT) and on the situation in Ukraine.
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Shaping the future of youth work: 4th European youth work convention set for Valletta
The European Youth Work Convention is a major milestone event in the field of youth work across Europe, bringing together key stakeholders to shape the future of youth policies and practices. At the end of May, the Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture, and Sport, Glenn Micallef, participated in the 4th European Youth Work Convention, which was held in Valletta as part of the Maltese Chairmanship of the Council of Europe. Following the publication of the EU Youth Report, which highlighted both progress and challenges faced by for young Europeans and the European Commission’s support for youth work through EU youth programmes such as Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps, the Convention reinforced the vital role of youth work in shaping a better future for young people and society as a whole.
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“Sport For All”: European Union and Council of Europe Champion Inclusion and Ability Over Disability
On the occasion of the launch of the European Union–Council of Europe joint project, “Sport For All: Promoting Inclusion and Combating Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities,” both organisations reaffirmed their joint commitment to building inclusive societies through sport.
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COSCE's Working Visit to Strasbourg to Enhance EU-Council of Europe Partnership
On 26-27 May, the EU Delegation to the Council of Europe organised a working visit to Strasbourg of the Council of the European Union Working Party on OSCE and the Council of Europe (COSCE) working party. The working visit was in follow up to that in 2023 and offered an opportunity for the group representing more than 20 EU Member States to meet with most of the Council of Europe’s management. Comprised of experts of the EU Member States working on Council of Europe files, the COSCE is responsible for matters pertaining to the OSCE and the Council of Europe. Their programme included a series of meetings with senior management of the Council of Europe as well as with EU Heads of Mission to discuss the EU-Council of Europe strategic partnership to further strengthen human rights, democracy and the rule of law on the wider continent and support Ukraine in the face of Russia’s war of aggression.
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EU Delegation Engages Visitors at Fête de l'Europe in Strasbourg
The EU Delegation to the Council of Europe participated in the 11th edition of the Fête de l’Europe, organised by the City of Strasbourg, showcasing the dynamic relationship between the European Union and the Council of Europe. As part of the vibrant celebrations, the Delegation held a stand, offering a fun and educational game to engage visitors and raise awareness about the cooperation between the two institutions, particularly in areas such as human rights, democracy, and the rule of law.
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Europe Month 2025: Over 450 High-School Students Discover and Engage with Europe
In May, we celebrate the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration and the achievements of the European project. On Thursday, 22 May, the European Union Delegation to the Council of Europe organised a dynamic treasure hunt at the Lieu d'Europe, attracting more than 450 high school students from Alsace. Through parcours with stands, each proposing different challenges and games, the students learned more about Europe’s political, social, geographical, and cultural dimensions while engaging with representatives of European and local institutions and associations as well as diplomats of Permanent Representations to the Council of Europe.
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