Skip to main content

Published on 25 June 2024

Alain Berset elected Secretary General of Council of Europe

Bern, 25.6.2024 - The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe has elected former Federal Councillor Alain Berset as its new Secretary General. His term will start on 18 September 2024. The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) supported Mr Berset's candidature and welcomes his election to this post.