Monaco took an active seat at the diplomatic table this week during the 134th Ministerial Session of the Council of Europe, held in Luxembourg on Tuesday, May 13 and Wednesday, May 14. Leading the Monegasque delegation was Isabelle Berro-Amadeï, currently serving as Acting Minister of State and Government Counsellor for External Relations and Cooperation, alongside Ambassador Gabriel Revel and senior official Florian Botto.
With the countdown now on to Monaco’s first-ever presidency of the Committee of Ministers — set to begin in May 2026 following the next session in Moldova — the Principality used the opportunity to reinforce its commitment to international law, peace, and the values of the Council of Europe.
In her remarks to member states, Berro-Amadeï stressed the urgency of establishing a just and sustainable peace in Ukraine, one that safeguards the country’s sovereignty and respects international law. She also reiterated Monaco’s unwavering support for the European Court of Human Rights, underlining the binding nature of its rulings.
On the sidelines of the session, the Monegasque minister held bilateral meetings with her Moldovan and Montenegrin counterparts, whose nations will respectively precede and succeed Monaco in chairing the Committee of Ministers. The discussions centred on ensuring continuity and coordination across the three presidencies.
Further diplomatic exchanges took place with representatives from Andorra, Austria, and the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, with talks spanning organisational strategy and funding. Monaco used the occasion to formally announce a significant increase in its voluntary contributions to the Council’s budget: €500,000 for the 2025–2026 period, doubling its previous pledge.
As the Principality prepares to take on a more prominent role in European diplomacy, its presence in Luxembourg signals both continuity and ambition on the international stage.
