Council of Europe

The Council of Europe is a Strasbourg-based international organization focused on promoting democracy, human rights, and the rule of law across Europe. It is an intergovernmental body distinct from the European Union, hosting events such as the Parliamentary Assembly (PACE) plenaries in Strasbourg and the 135th Committee of Ministers session in Chisinau. Andorra actively participates through its delegations, including figures like Berna Coma, engaging in debates on rule of law, AI threats, journalist safety, and human rights. Andorra's representatives, such as Ambassador Vicenc Mateu and Foreign Minister Imma Tor, have signed conventions on Ukraine claims and backed actions on migration, trafficking, and a special tribunal for aggression against Ukraine.

Key Points

• The Council of Europe is a Strasbourg-based international organization focused on promoting democracy, human rights, and the rule of law across Europe.
• Andorra actively participates in the Council of Europe's Parliamentary Assembly (PACE) sessions in Strasbourg. Its delegations, led by figures like Berna Coma, engage in debates on topics including rule of law and AI.
• Recent coverage notes Andorra's government seeking nationals for GRETA anti-trafficking roles. Officials addressed Council of Europe forums on financial crimes and judicial delays.
• Andorra's ministers and ambassadors represent the country at Council of Europe events. They signed conventions for Ukraine claims and backed actions on migration and trafficking.
• This Council of Europe refers to the intergovernmental body distinct from the European Union. It hosts sessions like the 135th Committee of Ministers in Chișinău and PACE plenaries.

Timeline

1. 2026-06-21

   Andorra Leads PACE Debates in Strasbourg

   Andorra's Consell General delegation, led by Berna Coma and Meri Alcobe, participated in the Council of Europe's PACE plenary in Strasbourg addressing Azerbaijan, Georgia, AI threats, and human rights.

   Andorra Delegation Leads PACE Debates on Azerbaijan, Georgia, and AI Threats in Strasbourg
2. 2026-05-23

   Coma Backs Rule of Law Reports

   Andorra's PACE delegation president Berna Coma supported reports on rule of law criteria and journalist safety during Monaco's presidency of the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers.

   Andorra's Berna Coma Backs Key APCE Reports on Rule of Law and Journalists in Monaco
3. 2026-05-16

   Andorra Backs Ukraine Tribunal at CoE Session

   At the Council of Europe's 135th Committee of Ministers session in Chisinau, Andorra's Foreign Minister Imma Tor pledged support for a special tribunal on aggression against Ukraine and emphasized democracy and human rights.

   Andorra Backs Ukraine Tribunal and Reaffirms Multilateralism at Council of Europe Session
4. 2025-12-17

   Andorra Signs Ukraine Claims Convention

   Andorra's Ambassador Vicenc Mateu signed the Council of Europe Convention establishing an independent claims commission for damages from Russia's aggression against Ukraine, building on prior Register of Damage participation.

   Andorra Signs Council of Europe Convention for Ukraine Claims Commission in The Hague

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