Monaco launches its Presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe

Published on 24 May 2026 at 12:00 - Modified the 2 June 2026 at 09:13

On the occasion of the first meeting of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe chaired by Monaco, held in Strasbourg on 20 May 2026, Mrs Isabelle BERRO-AMADEÏ, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, presented the thematic priorities that the Principality will promote over the next six months: the protection of women, the rights of children and young people, support for the European system for the protection of Human Rights, the fight against organised crime, sport, as well as cooperation and the search for practical solutions to contemporary challenges.

The day was marked by several events highlighting Monaco’s Presidency: a bilateral meeting with the Secretary General of the Organisation; a musical performance by Stella ALMONDO, a young Monégasque pianist, in the Foyer of the Council of Europe; a ceremony on the forecourt of the Council of Europe attended by the Secretary General; the inauguration of a tramway unit decorated in the colours of Monaco’s Presidency; and a performance by La Palladienne in Strasbourg’s Town Hall Square, where the flag of the Principality was raised.

All Monegasque Institutions are fully mobilised and will actively contribute to the Presidency programme until 10 November 2026. In the coming weeks, numerous events will take place with the participation of the Secretary of State for Justice and members of the Princely Government, focusing on the thematic priorities mentioned above.

A cultural programme will also be organised during the next six months in order to promote the excellence of Monaco’s cultural offering to the people of Strasbourg.

In her capacity as Chair of the Committee of Ministers, Mrs Isabelle BERRO-AMADEÏ reaffirmed the central role of the Council of Europe in protecting Human Rights, upholding the Rule of Law and strengthening democracy.

Alongside her, H.E. Mr Gabriel REVEL, Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the Council of Europe, supported during this six-month period by Mr Gabriel CHABERT, First Secretary, Deputy Permanent Representative, Mrs Margaux GIRARDIN, Third Secretary, and Mr Ghiwane BOUMEDIENE, Legal Counselor, together with the teams of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation - in particular Mrs Chrystel CHANTELOUBE, Chief Secretary, Mr Florian BOTTO, Counselor, and Mrs Camille GABRIELI, Junior Officer - are ensuring the day-to-day progress of the work in order to promote the commitment of the Presidency.

The priorities and events of Monaco’s Presidency are available on this website.