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We serve as the permanent diplomatic representation of the European Union to the Council of Europe. We represent the interests of the EU and its 27 Member States in the Council of Europe (CoE) while joining forces with CoE bodies and institutions.
Check out our November newsletter which we have just released!
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December 10, 2025 at 1:02 PM
In the final video of our #16DaysOfActivism campaign, Francesca Camilleri Vettiger, Malta’s Ambassador to the Council of Europe, highlights Malta’s steps to prevent and combat violence against women, including recognising femicide in its criminal code.
#EndVAW #NoExcuse #IstanbulConvention
December 10, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Caitríona Doyle, Ireland’s Ambassador to the Council of Europe, highlights Ireland’s Zero Tolerance stance on domestic, sexual, and gender-based violence through its third national strategy.
The "Always Here" campaign reminds anyone suffering that support is always available.
#16DaysOfActivism
December 9, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Aujourd’hui l’Ambassadrice d’Autriche auprès du @CoE, Aloisia Wörgetter, rappelle que son pays a été un précurseur dans le domaine de la protection contre la violence.
#16DaysOfActivism #EndVAW #IstanbulConvention
December 8, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Today, Sweden’s Ambassador to the @coe, Niklas Kebbon, presents the Swedish National Centre for Knowledge on Men’s Violence Against Women—a government initiative dedicated to raising awareness about violence against women and honour-based violence.
#16DaysOfActivism #NoExcuse #EndViolence
December 5, 2025 at 8:35 AM
𝗦𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻.
Today, Berta Mrak, Ambassador of Slovenia to the @coe.int, highlights Slovenia’s long-term strategy, safe houses, and 24/7 helpline for victims.
#EndVAW #16DaysOfActivism
December 4, 2025 at 8:35 AM
EU Ambassador Vesna Kos participated in "Justice and Resilience of Ukraine" event today.
Organised jointly the Permanent Representation of Ukraine to the @Coe.int and the EU Project Pravo-Justice, it featured the screening of 'In Your Name: Justice in Wartime' and discussions on judicial resilience
December 3, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Today in Strasbourg, EU Ambassador, Vesna Kos, signed the @coe.int Convention on the Protection of the Environment through Criminal Law on behalf of the EU.
This strengthens international cooperation to combat environmental offences and aligns with the EU Environmental Crime Directive
December 3, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Dans cette vidéo, Delphine Delieux, Ambassadrice de Belgique au @Coe.int nous parle d’une loi entrée en vigueur, en 2023, pour renforcer en Belgique la lutte contre les violences basées sur le genre
🔗https://tinyurl.com/cpyuefzx
#EndVAW #NoExcuse #16DaysOfActivism
December 3, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Finland has taken a groundbreaking step by prohibiting mediation in domestic violence cases. In this video, Sini Paukkunen-Mykkänen, Finnish Ambassador to the @Coe.int, explains how this legislative change strengthens the position of victims.
#EndVAW #16DaysOfActivism
December 2, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Today at the @CoE.int’s GR-EXT meeting, Irena Moozova, Deputy Director General DG JUST, presented the EU’s Democracy Shield and underlined the excellent cooperation between the EU and CoE on the democracy topic.
Learn more about the Democracy Shield: link.europa.eu/C7TDFT
December 1, 2025 at 10:47 AM
🎥 Denmark guarantees survivors of domestic violence a safe space to rebuild their lives.
In this video, Michael Aastrup Jensen, Danish Ambassador to the @coe.int, explains how this aligns with the #IstanbulConvention:
#16DaysOfActivism #EndVAW #NoExcuse
December 1, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Dans cette vidéo, Pap Ndiaye, Ambassadeur de France auprès du @Coe.int rappelle les actions menées par la France pour lutter contre les violences faites aux femmes et pour leurs droits.
#EndVAW #NoExcuse #16DaysOfActivism
November 28, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Today, Olga Algayerová, Ambassador of the Slovak Republic to the @CoE, highlights the actions taken by Slovakia to combat violence against women and domestic violence.

These efforts strengthen victim protection and aim to prevent such violence.

#IstanbulConvention #NoExcuse
November 27, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Today, Italy’s Ambassador to the Council of Europe , Roberto Martini, reaffirms Italy’s strong condemnation of gender-based violence in our #16DaysOfActivism campaign.

Watch his video to see how Italian institutions are working together to #EndVAW.

#IstanbulConvention #NoExcuse @Coe.int
November 26, 2025 at 8:35 AM
On this International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Ambassador Vesna Kos highlights how the EU’s accession to the #IstanbulConvention & the EU Directive on combating violence strengthen victim protection & aim to prevent gender-based violence.
#OrangeTheWorld,
November 25, 2025 at 3:50 PM
In this video, Agnese Vilde, Ambassador of Latvia to the Council of Europe, pays tribute to the NGOs working to end violence against women and reminds us of the critical role they play in ensuring women and children can live free from violence.

#IstanbulConvention #NoExcuse #16DaysOfActivism
November 25, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Today marks the beginning of #16DaysOfActivism against gender-based violence. Our Ambassador, Vesna Kos, highlights the actions taken by the EU to #EndVAW.

Over the coming days, other ambassadors will showcase their countries' actions.

#IstanbulConvention #NoExcuse
November 25, 2025 at 8:34 AM
A huge thank you to Malta for an impactful presidency of the Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers!

Now, we welcome Moldova as it takes the helm!

Let’s continue building a stronger, more united Europe together and advancing our shared values!

#OneEurope #HumanRights #Democracy @coe.int
November 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM
📢 Découvrez la nouvelle version de notre fiche d'information : L'UE et le Conseil de l'Europe : un partenariat stratégique.
🔹 Priorités : Droits de l'homme, démocratie et État de droit
🔹 Focus : Soutien à l'Ukraine et l'adhésion de l'UE à la CEDH
🔗https://tinyurl.com/6fzjttp4
#OneEurope
November 6, 2025 at 4:12 PM
We are pleased to share the updated fact sheet on the strategic partnership between the EU and the Council of Europe. This version highlights our joint efforts to:
✅ Promote human rights & democracy
✅ Strengthen the rule of law
✅ Ensure accountability for Ukraine
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/4rsubrj7
November 6, 2025 at 11:33 AM
🎉 🎉 À l'occasion du 75e anniversaire de la Convention européenne des droits de l'homme, découvrez notre brochure « Plus forts ensemble », explorant la Charte des droits fondamentaux de l'UE et la CEDH – deux piliers des droits de l'homme en Europe.
🔗 : https://tinyurl.com/6fzjttp4
#ECHR
November 6, 2025 at 9:15 AM
🎉 🎉 As we mark the 75th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights, discover our new brochure: "Stronger Together", exploring the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU and the ECHR – two pillars of human rights in Europe.
🔗: tinyurl.com/h6f8jcrn
#ECHR75 #OneEurope
November 5, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Reposted by EU Delegation to the Council of Europe
In an age of geopolitical uncertainty and economic instability, an enlarged EU means a safer, stronger and more peaceful Europe.

Enlarging is the best investment we can make today for our future.
November 4, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Reposted by EU Delegation to the Council of Europe
EU enlargement is not a 'nice to have'.
It is a necessity if we want to be a stronger player on the world stage.

Extract from my press remarks on the 2025 enlargement package with Commissioner Kos ↓
November 4, 2025 at 3:19 PM