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EU Delegation to the Council of Europe @euatcoe.bsky.social · 11d

🚨 On #WorldDayAgainstDeathPenalty, EU HRVP @kajakallas.bsky.social & CoE Secretary General @alain-berset.coe.int reaffirm the EU and the Council of Europe's "unequivocal opposition to the death penalty".
👉 Read their full joint statement: https://tinyurl.com/5t3k9apu

EU Delegation to the Council of Europe @euatcoe.bsky.social · 14d

Today at the 1539th Committee of Ministers’ Deputies’ meeting, EU Ambassador Vesna Kos delivered a statement on behalf of the EU on the parliamentary elections in the Republic of Moldova.
🔗 Read the full statement here: https://tr.ee/g3WYX3H5G-

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EU Delegation to the Council of Europe @euatcoe.bsky.social · 25d

Today we mark the 25th anniversary of the European Day of Languages! A joint initiative by the Council of Europe and the European Commission, celebrated across the EU and beyond.
Discover the benefits of learning languages with this infographic: https://tr.ee/Bk7ifA
#EDLangs ⁣#EuropeanDayofLanguages

EU Delegation to the Council of Europe @euatcoe.bsky.social · 26d

Tomorrow is the 25th anniversary of the European Day of Languages!
Join language experts at the European Commission for a virtual event on 26 September. Discover how the EU supports multilingualism.
More: https://commission.europa.eu/edl/language-skills-your-bridge-jobs-future-2025-09-26_en
#EDLangs

EU Delegation to the Council of Europe @euatcoe.bsky.social · 27d

Today, EU Ambassador, Vesna Kos, delivered a statement on behalf of the EU and its Member States on death penalty which urged remaining states to impose a moratorium on the death penalty as a step towards abolition.
🔗 Read the full statement here: https://tr.ee/zOOMFK

EU Delegation to the Council of Europe @euatcoe.bsky.social · 27d

Today at the 1538th Committee of Ministers’ Deputies’ meeting, EU Ambassador, Vesna Kos, delivered a statement on behalf of the EU on the recent release of prisoners in Belarus.
🔗 Read the full statement: https://tr.ee/z7eRGL

EU Delegation to the Council of Europe @euatcoe.bsky.social · 27d

Today, EU Ambassador, Vesna Kos, delivered a statement on behalf of the EU and its Member States on the human rights situation in Georgia which reiterate the need to uphold the independence of the judiciary and to ensure the right to a fair trial.
🔗 Read the statement: https://tr.ee/IzpiA9R7BQ

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EU Delegation to the Council of Europe @euatcoe.bsky.social · 27d

Today, during the 1538th Committee of Ministers’ Deputies’ meeting, EU Ambassador delivered a statement by the HRVP on behalf of the EU on the joint strategic military exercise ZAPAD-2025 taking place on the territories of Belarus and Russia.
🔗 Read the full statement here: https://tr.ee/1GJbSrhynX

EU Delegation to the Council of Europe @euatcoe.bsky.social · 28d

Today, we were pleased to co-organise with the Human Rights House Foundation a 'speed-dating' style one-to-one briefing with emerging advocates from the Human Rights House Network across the CoE region. Thank you to all participants and co-organisers for making this event a success!
#HumanRights

EU Delegation to the Council of Europe @euatcoe.bsky.social · 28d

Today, EU Ambassasor, Vesna Kos, participated in the concluding event of the Training on “European Standards on Equality and Anti-Discrimination” to support Belarusian Democratic Forces and Civil Society. The series is part of the Joint EU/CoE Programme “Partnership for Good Governance”.

EU Delegation to the Council of Europe @euatcoe.bsky.social · Sep 12

The EU is actively participating in the Register of Damage for Ukraine.
Visit rd4u.coe.int to learn more about this crucial initiative: https://rd4u.coe.int/en/home
#RD4U #StandWithUkraine

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Council of Europe @coe.int · Sep 9

“As people with disabilities, we want to be seen as athletes first; not only as inspiring stories.“

The @coe.int & @ec.europa.eu work together on #SportForAll, a project that builds on ongoing efforts to create a more inclusive sports culture:

Meet Ana ⬇️
youtube.com/shorts/l0vN6...

Meet Ana Japaridze – #SportForAll

YouTube video by Council of Europe

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EU Delegation to the Council of Europe @euatcoe.bsky.social · Sep 11

New resources are empowering police forces to fight hate crime and discrimination effectively.
These include educational manuals and recommendations on combating hate crime.
Discover more: https://tr.ee/IVqiIa

EU Delegation to the Council of Europe @euatcoe.bsky.social · Sep 9

A small school in Kraljevo (Serbia) is making a big difference in teaching inclusion. Thanks to the EU-Council of Europe joint programme for making this possible.
Read their story: https://tr.ee/OzOjkg

EU Delegation to the Council of Europe @euatcoe.bsky.social · Sep 8

📅 10/09 at 9 AM: Ursula von der Leyen delivers her 5th State of the Union address. Discover the EU's priorities for the next year! Don’t miss it.
https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/state-union/state-union-2025_en
#SOTEU

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EU Delegation to the Council of Europe @euatcoe.bsky.social · Sep 5

The climate crisis is reshaping the future of young people—and they’re taking action.
The EU-CoE Youth Partnership’s new report maps youth-led climate litigation across Europe & beyond, with key recommendations for the youth sector.
📖 Read it here: http://bit.ly/41nmYXA
#ClimateJustice #YouthRights

EU Delegation to the Council of Europe @euatcoe.bsky.social · Sep 4

🎉 Welcome to our newest team members!
- Anna Pogwizd (PL), Deputy Head of Delegation
- Killian Pernet (FR/IE), Legal Trainee
- Mattia Frasca (IT), Political Trainee
Thrilled to have you all on board!

EU Delegation to the Council of Europe @euatcoe.bsky.social · Sep 3

In today’s CM, EU Ambassador, Vesna Kos, delivered an EU statement on Ukraine recalling that the EU will remain united in providing political, financial, economic, humanitarian, military and diplomatic support to Ukraine, as it exercises its inherent right of self-defence.
🔗https://tr.ee/QJubhYA-KH

EU Delegation to the Council of Europe @euatcoe.bsky.social · Sep 3

Today, Ambassador Vesna Kos delivered a statement on behalf of the EU and its Member States on the initialling of the Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Treaty, welcoming the 8th August agreement and recalling the EU support to the normalisation process.
🔗https://tr.ee/-ZpO8Y2ueX

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EU Delegation to the Council of Europe @euatcoe.bsky.social · Sep 1

As we bid farewell to colleagues Sophie Kammerer, Efthymios Tziokas & Franziska Scheppach, we want to thank them for their important contributions, dedication, insightfulness, and hard work.
We will miss your presence in our team & we wish you all the best on your new adventures!

EU Delegation to the Council of Europe @euatcoe.bsky.social · Aug 29

In case you missed it: This project celebrated the legacy of 75 remarkable women. Explore the website: www.coe.int/75women.
Co-organised by the EU Delegation to the Council of Europe, the @Coe.int, and the Permanent Representations of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the United Kingdom
#75Women

EU Delegation to the Council of Europe @euatcoe.bsky.social · Aug 27

Join the movement towards inclusive sports with the EU-CoE 'Sport For All' project.
Watch interviews of role models sharing their insightful stories.
Let's break barriers together! 🌍🏆 #InclusionMatters #SportForAll
https://pjp-eu.coe.int/en/web/sport-for-all/resources

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EU Delegation to the Council of Europe @euatcoe.bsky.social · Aug 26

Explore “Windows to the Past, Doors to the Future” and celebrate architecture at over 70,000 events across 48 countries.
The EU- ‪@coe.int‬ #EuropeanHeritageDays 2025 are free & open for all.
Find events & get inspired: europeanheritagedays.com
#EHD2025
@ec.europa.eu ‪@creativeeurope

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EU Delegation to the Council of Europe @euatcoe.bsky.social · Aug 25

La coopération technique entre l'UE et le @coe.int à travers des programmes conjoints est une expression clé des valeurs communes qui unissent les deux organisations. 🤝 Vous voulez en savoir plus sur des exemples concrets de leur travail commun ? Découvrez cette vidéo🎬#OneEurope
europa.eu/!xDMJv6

UE-CoE "Coopération en Pratique" Partie 2

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EU Delegation to the Council of Europe @euatcoe.bsky.social · Aug 22

We mark the International Day of Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief. The EU & the @coe.int jointly promote interreligious dialogue through their joint programmes.

Learn more: tinyurl.com/3u79wpkm & tinyurl.com/mkds34tu

#ForYourRights

@ec.europa.eu