Spring session of the conference of INGOs at the Council of Europe

14-17.04.2026, Strasbourg (France)

Alain Mazeau, Vice-President Eurofedop, attended the 4 days meeting as Permanent Representative to the Council of Europe

The Spring Session of the Conference of INGOs took place in Strasbourg, bringing together 150 participants for four days of discussions and debates.

Key topics included hate speech and discriminatory crimes, as well as youth employment and participation through civil society. Committee reports were presented covering children's rights, education for democracy and human rights, migration, and gender equality.

The session also featured discussions on the upcoming 2026–2027 project cycle, setting the agenda for the period ahead.