Secretary General Alain Berset of the 46-member Council of Europe will stress that in an increasingly fragmented and multipolar world, democratic security is essential to Europe's long-term stability, resilience and prosperity at the Dubrovnik Forum on 26-27 June.
As European democracies face growing challenges linked to war, foreign information manipulation, societal polarisation and declining trust in institutions, Alain Berset will focus on the importance of reinforcing democracy, human rights and the rule of law as the foundations of lasting security.
Securing stability in multipolar world
Held under the theme "The Age of multipolarity: many directions, one future," this year's forum marks the 20th anniversary of the event and will bring together political leaders, policymakers, experts and representatives of international organisations to discuss the geopolitical, economic and security implications of a rapidly changing global order.
Against this backdrop the Dubrovnik Forum provides an opportunity to reflect on the enduring importance of democracy, human rights and the rule of law in safeguarding Europe's security and stability.
Just ahead of travelling to Croatia - which this year marks its 30th anniversary since joining the Council of Europe - the Secretary General said:
"Multipolarity does not mean abandoning common principles. In a more fragmented world, democracy, human rights and the rule of law become even more important as anchors of stability, trust and security. Democratic security is Europe's strongest response to today's uncertainty."
At the forum, the Secretary General will present key Council of Europe initiatives aimed at strengthening democratic resilience across the continent, including the New Democratic Pact for Europe, launched following the Reykjavík Summit.
He will also highlight the organisation's leading role in advancing accountability for Russia's aggression against Ukraine
