Sincere condolences to our Maltese partners and to the family and friends of Ambassador Lorenzo Vella on this tragic loss.

Putin, the Hague is waiting for you!

🗓️Mark the date: 5/9/2024, Vilnius - The Council of Europe Framework Convention on #AI & #HumanRights, #Democracy & the #RuleOfLaw - a global treaty ensuring #AI upholds your rights - will be open for signature! Contribute to a safe #AI future! Encourage your government to sign!

#OnThisDay in 1988, the European Charter of Local Self-Government entered into force, marking a monumental step towards empowering local authorities and ensuring democracy at the grassroots level. Learn more about Congress of Local and Regional Authorities! #LocalDemocracy #EuropeanCharter

Groundbreaking ⁦Council of Europe⁩ Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence & Human Rights, Democracy & Rule of Law opened for signature in 🇱🇹capital. Congratulations to 🇦🇩🇬🇪🇮🇸🇮🇱🇲🇩🇳🇴🇸🇲🇬🇧🇺🇸🇪🇺on becoming first signatories to Vilnius Convention! #LTCoE2024 ⁦Lithuania MFA | #StandWithUkraine⁩

🇱🇹Minister of Justice hosts informal conference of ⁦her Council of Europe⁩ Colleagues “Towards Accountability for International Crimes Committed in 🇺🇦”at the Grand Dukes Palace in Vilnius, a flagship event of 🇱🇹Presidency of CoE Committee of Ministers #LTCoE2024 ⁦Lithuania MFA | #StandWithUkraine⁩

The first-ever treaty on AI, democracy, human rights and the rule of law has just been signed in Vilnius. The AI VilniusConvention is a testament to the joint efforts of the Council of Europe, diplomats, experts, civil society, and academia. #LTCoE2024 #AIVilniusConvention

Today Council of Europe Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić at the Conference of European Ministers of #Justice in #Vilnius 🇱🇹 entitled “Towards Accountability for International Crimes Committed in #Ukraine” coe.int/en/web/portal/…

Congratulations to the first 10 signatories of the Council of Europe convention on #AI – a unique legally binding treaty which promotes #AI progress & innovation, while managing possible risks to #HumanRights, #Democracy & the #RuleOfLaw. To stand the test of time, it is technology-neutral.

🇪🇺 EU #DigitalDiplomacy for a trustworthy #AI that guarantees the safety and fundamental rights of people and businesses #ArtificialIntelligence

Hvala i doviđenja 👏 Today, outgoing Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić addressed the Committee of Ministers for the last time. SG Burić will be remembered for her tireless dedication to the values of the CoE, and her strong leadership in times of extreme crisis for Europe 🇪🇺

Heureux de participer au vernissage de l’exposition « Jean-Paul Sartre & Simone de Beauvoir en Lituanie. 1965 », Un voyage officiel mais surtout une bouffée d’air frais pour les Lituaniens, capturée sur le vif par le grand photographe Antanas Sutkus. Ce soir à Strasbourg !

Vernissage de l’exposition "Jean-Paul Sartre & Simone de Beauvoir en #Lituanie. 1965" 🖼 : La La France au Conseil de l'Europe 🇫🇷 🇪🇺 s'associe à la #PrésidenceLituanienne du Council of Europe pour partager ces photos 📸 célèbres de 2 figures 🇫🇷 capturées sur le vif par Antanas Sutkus 🇱🇹 Pap Ndiaye Andrius Krivas

My Council of Europe participation Crimea Platform / Ma participation Conseil de l'Europe Crimea Platform 👇 coe.int/fr/web/portal/…

🎉 Du 12 septembre au 12 décembre, c’est la Saison de la Lituanie en France ! 🇱🇹🇫🇷 L’occasion de saluer la présidence lituanienne du Council of Europe et de découvrir un programme culturel riche. Expositions, spectacles et rencontres à ne pas manquer ! 🔗: shorturl.at/bFmK5

🇱🇹Council of Europe Pcy chairs informal exch of views in Council of Europe Cmttee of Ministers w/ #safetyofjournalist Platform partners on access to reliable info, fighting disinfo; journalists in exile; emerging threats to media freedom; devastating impact of aggression. #LTCoE2024 ⁦Lithuania MFA | #StandWithUkraine⁩

Incredibly happy to open the Saison de la Lituanie en France 2024 in France, an opportunity to explore each other’s cultures and see ourselves through them, deeper than we ever have before. I invite everyone in 🇫🇷 to experience 🇱🇹 through art, theatre, music, cinema, and literature, to grasp and

Ukraine needs security guarantees, and the only security guarantee I believe in is Article 5. #YES2024

My Council of Europe solidarity & support to all those affected by flooding in Central and Eastern Europe / Ma @coe_fr solidarité et mon soutien aux victimes des inondations en Europe centrale et orientale

It is a unique privilege to serve as the 15th Council of Europe SG. I look forward to co-operating with our 46 Member States 🇪🇺 / C'est un privilège unique d'être le 15e SG Conseil de l'Europe. Impatient de coopérer avec nos 46 États membres 🇪🇺 coe.int/en/web/portal/… #HumanRights #Democracy #RuleOfLaw