Sep 18, 2024 · "In this, the Council of Europe’s 75th anniversary year, it is hard to quantify the amount of good that this Organisation does. On so many challenges, this Organisation is central to ensuring the equality and dignity of every individual – through the three pillars of our work: human rights, democracy and the rule of law.

Jun 25, 2024 · The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe today elected Alain Berset (Switzerland) as Secretary General of the Council of Europe for a five-year term beginning on 18 September 2024. In the second round of the election, Mr Berset obtained 114 votes, a …

Alain Berset became Secretary General of the Council of Europe on 18 September 2024. Prior to that, Mr Berset was an elected Minister in the Swiss government (Federal Council) between 2012 and 2023.

Jun 25, 2024 · Former Swiss government minister Alain Berset has been elected as the new Secretary General of the Council of Europe by the organisation's parliamentary assembly.

Elected for a five-year term, Mr Berset will represent and lead the Council of Europe, taking on responsibility for its strategic planning, the thrust of its activities and the management of its budget.

Alain Berset (French pronunciation: [alɛ̃ bɛʁsɛ]; born 9 April 1972) is a Swiss politician who served as a Member of the Swiss Federal Council from 2012 to 2023. A member of the Social Democratic Party (SP/PS), he headed the Federal Department of Home Affairs from …

2 days ago · Radio Free Europe’s Georgian Service grabbed a moment with the very busy Alain Berset, Council of Europe Secretary General, during the PACE winter session in Strasbourg. We asked for his take on the developments in Georgia. Your visit sparked so much debate when you went to Georgia. You defended ...

Jun 26, 2024 · Ex-Interior Minister Alain Berset is to become the first Swiss Secretary General of the historic Strasbourg organisation. Who is Berset, and what’s in store for his five-year term?

Secretary General of the Council of Europe 7 Former President of the Swiss Confederation and Head of the Federal Department of Home Affairs in charge of health, social security, culture, gender equality, prevention of racism, amongst other areas.

Apr 25, 2024 · France warmly congratulates Alain Berset on his election as Secretary General of the Council of Europe following the vote by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) on June 25.