The Swedish Chairmanship of the Council of Europe
The overall objective of the Swedish Chairmanship is to work for the core issues of human rights, democracy and development of the rule of law.
Conference: Justice and Rule of Law in the South Caucasus
A conference on the rule of law, organised by the Council of Europe within the framework of the Swedish Chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers and in co-operation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, takes place in Tbilisi (Georgia) from 19 to 20 November. The main subject of discussion will be "Justice and Rule of Law in the South Caucasus - achievements and challenges for the judicial professions." This event will be attended by Justice Ministers, Presidents of Supreme Courts, Principal State Prosecutors, Ombudspersons and other members of the judicial professions in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia.
Presidential elections in Azerbaijan, 15 October 2008
"I am pleased to note that the elections were generally carried out in a calm and quiet atmosphere and welcome the improvements noted in the conduct of this election," says Carl Bildt, Chairman of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe in a statement on Thursday.
Carl Bildt to London
On 6-8 October, Minister for Foreign Affairs Carl Bildt will visit London. His programme includes holding an address on the international legal system at the Council of Europe Conference on International Courts and Tribunals. During his visit, Mr Bildt will also meet Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs David Miliband.Photo: Pawel Flato
Focus on Georgia
On Tuesday, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Frank Belfrage presented a report of activities in the Committee of Ministers during Sweden's Chairmanship. The focus was on the Georgian conflict when the Swedish Chairmanship reported to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.
Council of Europe Ministers for Foreign Affairs discuss the conflict between Georgia and the Russian Federation
Thirty-two Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the Council of Europe member states met in New York on 24 September 2008, to discuss the conflict between Georgia and the Russian Federation and its consequences for the Council of Europe.
Carl Bildt and Alexander Stubb on the human rights situation in Georgia
Foreign Minister Alexander Stubb of Finland and Foreign Minister Carl Bildt of Sweden met today in Brussels as chairs of the OSCE and the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe respectively. Regarding the situation in Georgia, they called for a strict adherence to the six-point ceasefire agreement of the French and Russian Presidents.
- Stockholm strategy for a more child-friendly Europe Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, 10 September 2008
- NGO Roundtable in Stockholm on Civil Participation Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Integration and Gender Equality, 02 September 2008
- Council of Europe conference on migration in Kiev Ministry of Justice, 01 September 2008
- Carl Bildt on the recognition of South-Ossetia and Abkhazia by Russia Ministry for Foreign Affairs, 26 August 2008
- Carl Bildt to Georgia 11 August 2008
- The situation in Georgia 10 August 2008
The Council of Europe
Sweden will succeed Slovakia as Chair of the Committee of Ministers as of May 7.
Representation of Sweden to the Council of Europe
The Representation of Sweden to the Council of Europe is the main link between Swedish authorities and the Council of Europe.
HumanRights.gov.se
The Swedish Government's web site with facts, news and policies on Human Rights in Sweden and international conventions.
