VIDEO // Moldova to take over chairmanship of Committee of Ministers of Council of Europe

On 14 November, Moldova will take over the chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe. The mandate will include a comprehensive calendar of events, and the conclusion of the Chairmanship will be marked by the Ministerial Session in Chisinau on 15 May 2026, which will be attended by the foreign ministers from the 46 member states of the Council of Europe.

Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi said that taking over the chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe is both an honor and a great responsibility.

The official highlighted that Moldova's mandate will include a comprehensive calendar of events, both in Chisinau and Strasbourg.


“We will emphasize child protection in the online environment, the fight against misinformation and foreign interference, combating violence against women, and promoting social rights,” Popșoi said.


He also added that the six-month period during which Moldova will hold the chairmanship will be an excellent opportunity to showcase our culture and traditions.

The conclusion of the Chairmanship will be marked by the Ministerial Session in Chisinau on 15 May 2026, attended by the foreign ministers of the 46 member states of the Council of Europe.

Moldova first held the Chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe in 2003. “Today, we return to this position with more experience, confidence, and strong commitment to European values,” concluded Popșoi.

The Council of Europe is a European intergovernmental organization, created on 5 May 1949. It currently has 46 member states and its official residence is in Strasbourg, France. The main objectives of the Council of Europe are the protection of human rights, pluralistic democracy, and the rule of law, ensuring awareness and advancement of the development of Europe's cultural identity and diversity, identifying solutions to the challenges faced by European society, and strengthening democratic stability in Europe through support for political, legislative, and constitutional reforms.

The Committee of Ministers is the decision-making body of the Council of Europe.

Moldova became a member of the Council of Europe on 13 July 1995.