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[1]: videoconference of the Greek Chairmanship of the council of Europe on … The Greek Chairmanship looks forward to having these principles adopted by the 47 member states of the Council of Europe, in the form of an “Athens Declaration,” during the upcoming 130th Session of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, which is scheduled to take place in Athens on 4 November 2020.
URL: https://www.mfa.gr/en/videoconference-of-the-greek-chairmanship-of-the-council-of-europe-on-protection-of-human-life-and-public-health-in-the-context-of-pandemic-17-june-2020/
[2]: Digital review of the Greek Chairmanship of the Council of Europe … The Greek Chairmanship of the Council of Europe, steered by Alternate Foreign Minister Miltiadis Varvitsiotis as president of the Committee of Ministers of the organisation for the last six months, leaves behind it institutional legacies and digital success. … During the meeting, a video recounting the major events of the six-month Greek …
URL: https://www.mfa.gr/en/digital-review-of-the-greek-chairmanship-of-the-council-of-europe/
[3]: 87 GRECO Plenary Meeting Strasbourg – Council of Europe - her video message to the 14th United Nations congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (Kyoto, 7-12 March 2021) presenting relevant Council of Europe work, including that of GRECO; – the initiative of Bureau 94 abo… distributed to high schools in Greece and Greek schools abroad. Its aim is to raise awareness and understanding of the activities of the Council of Europe and on its pertinence and influence in the everyday life of Greeks.
The video explains the origins and structure of the Council of Europe, why Strasbourg was chosen as its headquarters and the difference between the various European institutions. It also features the origins of democracy in Greece, making a link to our current vision of democracy.
The video,accompanied by relevant details material,provides the opportunity for teachers and students to discuss the three pillars of the Council of Europe: human rights,democracy,and the rule of law.
The initiative was launched by the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs, together with other relevant ministries, to mark the 75th anniversary of the Council of Europe and within the visibility project Telling the CoE’s story. It was made in cooperation with the General Secretariat for Communication and Information of the Presidency of the Government and the Council of Europe.
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Interview with the Greek Chairmanship of the Council of Europe
Editor: Can you provide an overview of the recent videoconference held by the Greek Chairmanship of the Council of Europe?
Guest: Certainly. The videoconference was focused on the protection of human life adn public health in the context of a pandemic. The Greek Chairmanship expressed its anticipation for the adoption of thes principles by the 47 member states of the Council of Europe, which will be formalized as the “Athens Declaration” during the upcoming 130th Session of the Committee of ministers, scheduled for November 4, 2020, in Athens.
Editor: What where some of the key institutional legacies and digital successes achieved during the Greek chairmanship?
Guest: The Greek chairmanship, under the leadership of Alternate Foreign Minister Miltiadis Varvitsiotis as president of the Committee of Ministers, achieved significant institutional legacies and digital successes over the past six months. A notable achievement was the digital review that recounted the major events and initiatives during this period.
Editor: how has the Council of Europe been involved in global efforts to combat crime and promote the rule of law?
Guest: The Council of Europe has been actively involved in global crime prevention and criminal justice efforts. As an example, the Group of States against corruption (GRECO) presented relevant Council of Europe work, including its own initiatives, during the 14th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice held in Kyoto from March 7-12, 2021.This effort underscores the CouncilS commitment to promoting the rule of law.
Editor: Can you elaborate on the initiative marking the 75th anniversary of the council of Europe?
guest: The initiative, launched by the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with other relevant ministries, aimed to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Council of Europe. This project, known as telling the CoE’s Story, was designed to enhance the visibility of the institution’s achievements and contributions over the years. It was carried out in cooperation with the General Secretariat for Communication and Data of the Presidency of the Government and the Council of Europe.
Editor: Thank you for the detailed insights. Is there anything else you would like to add?
Guest: I would like to invite everyone to watch the video in Greek with English subtitles that recaps the major events and initiatives of the Greek Chairmanship. It provides a complete overview of our work and achievements during this period.
