News - Presidency of Luxembourg
Luc Frieden: “Europe is a necessity!”
In his speech before the Parliamentary Assembly, the Prime Minister of Luxembourg, Luc Frieden, stressed the importance of an approach based on the rule of law and multilateral co-operation to promote peace, common development and respect for human rights. He also warned about the current threats...
Xavier Bettel: “The Council of Europe must be a platform for dialogue”
In a communication to the Parliamentary Assembly, the Luxembourg Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Xavier Bettel, presented the priorities of the Luxembourg Presidency of the Committee of Ministers. He reiterated Luxembourg’s commitment to continued support for Ukraine as one of the...
Day of Remembrance of the Holocaust and for the Prevention of Crimes against Humanity
Declaration by the Chair of the Committee of Ministers, Xavier Bettel, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Luxembourg
Honouring Jewish heritage across Europe through cultural routes
Under the auspices of the Luxembourg Presidency of the Committee of Ministers, the European Association for the Preservation of Jewish Heritage (AEPJ) celebrated its 20th anniversary at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg. The event aimed at underscoring the commitment to protect and promote the...
Council of Europe highlights the role of women in multilateralism
Ahead of the International Day of Women in Multilateralism, the Council of Europe marked the occasion with an event organised by the Informal Network of Women Deputies of Permanent Representations and the Luxembourg Presidency of the Committee of Ministers. The gathering tackled pressing issues...
Young people in the digital age: Ministers’ Deputies discuss challenges for democracy
The Ministers’ Deputies will discuss youth democratic participation in the digital age during an informal meeting on 22 January aimed at better understanding new trends. The challenges around digital influencing The digital age has radically transformed the way in which young people participate...
Luxembourg launches publication: “When posters speak out - Illustrating the Council of Europe’s mission”
The Luxembourgish Presidency of the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers has launched the publication “When posters speak out – Illustrating the Council of Europe’s mission”. A launch event at the National and University Library of Strasbourg, showcases a selection of posters aimed at raising...
“No Culture. No Democracy”: Celebrating 70 Years of the European Cultural Convention
The Council of Europe is set to host a conference in Strasbourg today, marking the 70th anniversary of the European Cultural Convention. Under the evocative title “No Culture. No Democracy”, the event highlights the indispensable role of culture in nurturing democracy, safeguarding human rights,...
Experts in safe sport highlight trauma-informed approaches to child safeguarding
On 3 December 2024 in Strasbourg and online, a seminar on trauma-informed child safeguarding practices in sport was organised in collaboration with the Luxembourg Presidency of the Committee of Ministers. The event, which took place during the Council of Europe’s Pool of International Experts on...
Grand Duchess of Luxembourg, addressing Women@PACE group, speaks of her work to support women in difficult situations
Her Royal Highness the Grand Duchess of Luxembourg was the guest of honour at a working breakfast of the Assembly’s Women@PACE group which took place in Luxembourg ahead of a meeting of the Assembly’s Standing Committee. Her Royal Highness, in an event coinciding with the global 16 days of action...
25th Anniversary of the Commissioner for Human Rights: high-level event in Strasbourg
The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, will mark the 25th anniversary of the institution with a high-level event on 21 November in Strasbourg. This event is part of the Presidency of Luxembourg of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe and will be...
Forum in Luxembourg supports new projects and partnerships with Ukrainian municipalities
On 13 November 2024, a Congress delegation led by President Marc Cools took part in an international forum entitled “Bridges of Solidarity: Humanitarian and Social Initiatives from Cities to Cities” in Strassen, Luxembourg. Organised in the framework of the Luxembourg Presidency of the Council of...
Luxembourg takes over Presidency of Committee of Ministers
Luxembourg has taken over the rotating Presidency of the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers from Lithuania at a meeting of representatives from the organisation’s 46 member states. Addressing the Committee of Ministers, the outgoing Chairperson, Gabrielius Landsbergis, Minister of Foreign...
Xavier Bettel, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, on his country’s priorities for its Committee of Ministers’ presidency
Luxembourg promotes living together concept
Luxembourg’s recent Orientation Days have placed a spotlight on the Council of Europe’s work to combat racism and promote inclusion: values that are fundamental to the event’s theme of “living together”. The Orientation Days, held at the European Convention Centre, take place twice a year and...
