Natacha De Roeck

Shocked by the Russian bombing of an aid centre and shelter in Komyshuvakha, which killed at least 26 civilians. Targeting people seeking humanitarian aid is a grave violation of international law. The Council of Europe stands with Ukraine and will keep working for accountability and reparation through the Register of Damage, the Claims Commission and the Special Tribunal. @ZelenskyyUa @andrii_sybiha @CoE_Ukraine

Next week, the Council of Europe will welcome to Strasbourg people from around the world for the World Forum for Democracy. Two days of bold ideas, innovative solutions and discussions on how to make democracy stronger, more participatory and inclusive. I look forward to it!

I strongly condemn the appalling Russian attack on Dnipro railway station, killing at least 14 people on a platform where passenger trains were standing. My thoughts are with the victims, their families and all those injured. Attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure are unacceptable. Those responsible must be held to account. There can be no impunity for crimes committed in Ukraine. And no peace without accountability. @ZelenskyyUa @andrii_sybiha @UKRinCoE

Serbian students have become a political force. They did what many said was impossible. They turned protest into a majority. 
 They have shown what democracy can still do.

Congratulations to President @LulaOficial on his re-election. Brazil is a strong supporter of multilateralism and a key partner for the @coe as we strengthen our engagement beyond Europe. On Friday, Brazil will sign our Convention against the manipulation of sports competitions. I look forward to deepening our partnership and advancing our new external action strategy together.

Congratulations to the Student List of Serbia on your electoral result. Serbian citizens have made their democratic choice. We welcome former President Vučić’s acceptance of the result and commitment to a peaceful democratic transition. Council of Europe stands ready to work with Serbia's democratically elected leadership to strengthen human rights, democracy and the rule of law. Your perseverance, energy and commitment to European principles and Serbia's future have brought you this far. You can count on our support. @MFASerbia @SRBinCoE

Félicitations à @LucaNiculescu pour sa nomination au poste de Premier ministre de Roumanie. Je me réjouis de travailler étroitement avec vous pour renforcer notre espace juridique commun au sein du Conseil de l’Europe et consolider la sécurité démocratique à travers l’Europe. Mult succes! @RomaniaCoE

Democracy depends on political pluralism, fundamental freedoms and strong institutions. Ahead of the Constitutional Court hearings in Georgia, I have called for these principles to be safeguarded. The Council of Europe will closely follow developments and continue its dialogue with Georgia. Read my statement 👇 linkedin.com/pulse/georgia-s…

From Paris to Milan, Brussels to Tirana, protests in Europe have gone viral.

Inequality. Education. Housing. No perspectives. A sense of not being heard.

And amid peaceful protests, there was violence. Public buildings attacked. Shops looted. People injured on all sides. It hurts first those who marched peacefully. Their message gets lost.

Their anger belongs to them. It should not become anyone’s political tool. It deserves an answer.

The temptation now will be to reply with security alone. That is how democratic security slides into a security democracy.

Their questions are already at the heart of the New Democratic Pact for Europe.

Deadline - 12 November 2026! Don’t miss your opportunity to shape the future of European democracy. Participate in the #YourVoiceForDemocracy consultation here: panoramic.make.org/en/partne…

The new strikes on Ukraine show the folly of a world order in rupture. No one is a bystander. How many more precious Ukrainian lives must be lost? The Council of Europe will continue to side with law and justice, with one goal: peace for Ukraine. @ZelenskyyUa @andrii_sybiha

It was a great pleasure to meet the Council of Europe’s new trainees earlier this week. I hope you will learn a lot, make the most of your time here and enjoy the experience. But I am equally grateful for what you bring to us. Your ideas, energy and enthusiasm make our Organisation better and strengthen the work we do for people across Europe.

Europa verändert sich, und damit die Bedingungen für unsere Demokratien. Ich habe mit @bea_bee und @SelinaBerner von der @NZZ über die Ukraine, Desinformation und KI gesprochen, ubd auch darüber, was Europa zusammenhält und wie wir unsere demokratische Sicherheit stärken können. Das ganze Interview gibt es hier: nzz.ch/schweiz/alain-berset-……

I welcome Moldova’s ratification of the Convention establishing an International Claims Commission for Ukraine. Each ratification brings us closer to ensuring Russia is held accountable for the damage caused by its war of aggression. @MoldovaMFA @MoldovaCoE

With European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management @hadjalahbib and Head of @EUatCoE @lexstutzi, we focused on cooperation between our institutions. The Council of Europe and the EU have much to gain from working closely together. We share the world’s strongest common legal space, built on common standards and values. We must use that strength to respond to the realities Europe faces today and turn policy into action.

An important discussion today with the European Parliament’s Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield. The Pact and the Shield work together. Both protect democracy against threats such as foreign interference, disinformation and attacks on elections. Democratic resilience and European security are increasingly inseparable. The Pact stems from people, not just institutions – from what they need to trust democracy again. @Europarl_EN @EP_Democracy