Council of Europe Secretary Alain Berset defends the independence of the European Court of Human Rights, emphasizing the importance of preserving its impartiality amid ongoing debates on migration.

Council of Europe Secretary Alain Berset defends the independence of the European Court of Human Rights, emphasizing the importance of preserving its impartiality amid ongoing debates on migration ...

The Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset, has issued a stern defence of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) following a joint letter by nine member states calling for a shift ...

Council of Europe hits back at EU leaders calling to ease migrant expulsions Secretary-General Alain Berset warned that courts must not be “weaponized” for political gain.

Europe's largest and oldest intergovernmental body – comprising 46 countries – has a relatively new boss: Alain Berset became secretary general in September 2024.

The four main opposition forces have issued a joint statement urging the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) and the Committee of Ministers to take action regarding the issue of ...

On December 18 the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset began his official visit to Georgia. Noting that the mission “takes place in a political and social context marked by strong ...

The Georgian government has pledged to amend its controversial "foreign agents" law following discussions with the secretary-general of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset.

Alain Berset, the new Secretary General of the Council of Europe, who took office on 18 September, has called support for Ukraine his number one priority.

Estonia's unsuccessful candidate for secretary general of the Council of Europe, Indrek Saar, did not stand a chance against the former Swiss president and experienced politician Alain Berset, says ...

Former Swiss President Alain Berset was elected Secretary General of the Council of Europe, the parliamentary arm of the continent's human rights organisation announced on Tuesday (25 June).