Monaco: the 46th member of the Council of Europe

The Principality of Monaco is a member of the Council of Europe, the leading human rights organisation on the continent.

On 5 October 2004, Monaco became the 46^th member state of the Council of Europe, thereby joining “its natural family”, in the words of Prince Albert II.

Created in 1949, this pan-European organisation promotes human rights, the rule of law and democracy. By becoming a member of the Council of Europe, Monaco is a party to the 1950 Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.

The Principality has ratified 52 conventions and supports the Council of Europe’s activities through a voluntary contribution.

Alongside Monaco’s admission to the United Nations in 1993, the Principality’s membership of the Council of Europe has bolstered its international standing.

There’s no doubt that, after 28 May 1993, the date on which we joined the United Nations, 5 October 2004 will be another memorable milestone in our already long history.

Albert II of Monaco