PM Meets Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset
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The Prime Minister welcomed Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset to Downing Street on 22 April 2026. Both leaders affirmed their commitment to the Council of Europe and the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), emphasising the importance of rule of law, democracy, and human rights to global stability. They also discussed illegal migration, with the PM highlighting the need for the ECHR to reflect modern challenges including border security concerns.
“The Prime Minister reiterated his personal commitment, and that of the government, to the Council of Europe and the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR).”
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This press release documents a diplomatic meeting between the UK Prime Minister and the Council of Europe Secretary General. It is a factual summary of discussions on shared challenges including rule of law, human rights, migration, and accountability for atrocities in Ukraine.
For compliance officers, this document carries no regulatory obligations or compliance implications. It represents a diplomatic reaffirmation of existing UK commitments to the ECHR framework rather than a substantive change in regulatory approach.
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Press release
PM meeting with Secretary General of the Council of Europe Alain Berset: 22 April 2026
The Prime Minister welcomed the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset, to Downing Street today.
From: Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street and The Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer KCB KC MP Published 22 April 2026
The Prime Minister welcomed the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset, to Downing Street today.
The Prime Minister reiterated his personal commitment, and that of the government, to the Council of Europe and the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). Both leaders noted the utmost importance of the rule of law, democracy, and human rights to today’s global stability.
On the shared challenge of illegal migration, the Prime Minister highlighted the importance of showing that the ECHR reflects modern challenges and that it works for people with genuine concerns about border security.
The Secretary General provided an update on the Council of Europe’s work to pursue accountability for the atrocities perpetrated in Ukraine and he thanked the UK government for its strong support in this area.
They looked forward to speaking again soon.
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