16 May 2023, Iceland, Keflavik: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) arrives at Keflavik Airport on an Air Force Airbus A321 for the Council of Europe summit in Reykjavik. This is only the fourth time in the more than 70-year history of the Council of Europe that the heads of state and government of the member countries are meeting. The agenda includes support for Ukraine and respect for human rights in member countries. The Council of Europe is independent of the EU and aims to ensure respect for human rights with its 46 member states. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

16 May 2023, Iceland, Keflavik: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD, r) arrives at Keflavik airport in an Air Force Airbus A321 for the Council of Europe summit in Reykjavik. For only the fourth time in the Council of Europe's more than 70-year history, the heads of state and government of the member countries are meeting. The agenda includes support for Ukraine and respect for human rights in member countries. The Council of Europe is independent of the EU and aims to ensure respect for human rights with its 46 member states. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

16 May 2023, Iceland, Reykjavik: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD, r) is received by Katrin Jakobsdottir, Prime Minister of Iceland, at the Council of Europe summit. This is only the fourth time in the more than 70-year history of the Council of Europe that the heads of state and government of the member countries are meeting. The agenda includes support for Ukraine and respect for human rights in member countries. The Council of Europe is independent of the EU and aims to ensure respect for human rights with its 46 member states. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

dpatop - 16 May 2023, Iceland, Reykjavik: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD, r) is received by Katrin Jakobsdottir, Prime Minister of Iceland, at the Council of Europe summit. This is only the fourth time in the more than 70-year history of the Council of Europe that the heads of state and government of the member countries are meeting. The agenda includes support for Ukraine and respect for human rights in member countries. The Council of Europe is independent of the EU and aims to ensure respect for human rights with its 46 member states. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

16 May 2023, Iceland, Reykjavik: Volodymyr Selenskyj, President of Ukraine, is seen on a big screen at the Council of Europe summit. For only the fourth time in the more than 70-year history of the Council of Europe, the heads of state and government of the member countries are meeting. The agenda includes support for Ukraine and respect for human rights in member countries. The Council of Europe is independent of the EU and aims to ensure respect for human rights with its 46 member states. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

16 May 2023, Iceland, Reykjavik: Volodymyr Selenskyj, President of Ukraine, is seen on a big screen at the Council of Europe summit. For only the fourth time in the more than 70-year history of the Council of Europe, the heads of state and government of the member countries are meeting. The agenda includes support for Ukraine and respect for human rights in member countries. The Council of Europe is independent of the EU and aims to ensure respect for human rights with its 46 member states. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

16 May 2023, Iceland, Reykjavik: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD, M) speaks at the Council of Europe summit. For only the fourth time in the more than 70-year history of the Council of Europe, the heads of state and government of the member countries are meeting. The agenda includes support for Ukraine and respect for human rights in the member countries. The Council of Europe is independent of the EU and aims to ensure respect for human rights with its 46 member states. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

16 May 2023, Iceland, Reykjavik: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) speaks at the Council of Europe summit. For only the fourth time in the Council of Europe's more than 70-year history, the heads of state and government of the member countries are meeting. The agenda includes support for Ukraine and respect for human rights in the member countries. The Council of Europe is independent of the EU and aims to ensure respect for human rights with its 46 member states. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

16 May 2023, Iceland, Reykjavik: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) attends the Council of Europe summit. This is only the fourth time in the more than 70-year history of the Council of Europe that the heads of state and government of the member countries are meeting. The agenda includes support for Ukraine and respect for human rights in the member countries. The Council of Europe is independent of the EU and aims to ensure respect for human rights with its 46 member states. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

16 May 2023, Iceland, Reykjavik: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD, front) speaks at the Council of Europe summit. For only the fourth time in the more than 70-year history of the Council of Europe, the heads of state and government of the member countries are meeting. The agenda includes support for Ukraine and respect for human rights in the member countries. The Council of Europe is independent of the EU and aims to ensure respect for human rights with its 46 member states. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

16 May 2023, Iceland, Reykjavik: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) speaks at the Council of Europe summit. For only the fourth time in the Council of Europe's more than 70-year history, the heads of state and government of the member countries are meeting. The agenda includes support for Ukraine and respect for human rights in the member countries. The Council of Europe is independent of the EU and aims to ensure respect for human rights with its 46 member states. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

16 May 2023, Iceland, Reykjavik: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD, front) speaks at the Council of Europe summit. For only the fourth time in the more than 70-year history of the Council of Europe, the heads of state and government of the member countries are meeting. The agenda includes support for Ukraine and respect for human rights in the member countries. The Council of Europe is independent of the EU and aims to ensure respect for human rights with its 46 member states. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

16 May 2023, Iceland, Reykjavik: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD, M) speaks at the Council of Europe summit. For only the fourth time in the more than 70-year history of the Council of Europe, the heads of state and government of the member countries are meeting. The agenda includes support for Ukraine and respect for human rights in the member countries. The Council of Europe is independent of the EU and aims to ensure respect for human rights with its 46 member states. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

16 May 2023, Iceland, Reykjavik: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Selenskyj is seen on a big screen at the Council of Europe summit. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

16 May 2023, Iceland, Reykjavik: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD, M) attends the Council of Europe summit alongside Kateria Sakellaropoulou (l), President of Greece, and Irakli Garibashvili (r), Prime Minister of Georgia, while Emmanuel Macron (front l), President of France, speaks. For only the fourth time in the Council of Europe's more than 70-year history, the heads of state and government of member countries are meeting. The agenda includes support for Ukraine and respect for human rights in member countries. The Council of Europe is independent of the EU and aims to ensure respect for human rights with its 46 member states. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

16 May 2023, Iceland, Reykjavik: Emmanuel Macron (front), President of France, speaks at the Council of Europe summit. For only the fourth time in the more than 70-year history of the Council of Europe, the heads of state and government of the member countries are meeting. The agenda includes support for Ukraine and respect for human rights in member countries. The Council of Europe is independent of the EU and aims to ensure respect for human rights with its 46 member states. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

16 May 2023, Iceland, Reykjavik: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD, m) attends the Council of Europe summit alongside Kateria Sakellaropoulou (l), President of Greece, and Irakli Garibashvili (r), Prime Minister of Georgia. This is only the fourth time in the more than 70-year history of the Council of Europe that the heads of state and government of the member countries are meeting. The agenda includes support for Ukraine and respect for human rights in member countries. The Council of Europe is independent of the EU and aims to ensure respect for human rights with its 46 member states. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

16 May 2023, Iceland, Reykjavik: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD, M) attends the Council of Europe summit. For only the fourth time in the Council of Europe's more than 70-year history, the heads of state and government of the member countries are meeting. The agenda includes support for Ukraine and respect for human rights in the member countries. The Council of Europe is independent of the EU and aims to ensure respect for human rights with its 46 member states. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

16 May 2023, Iceland, Reykjavik: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD, M) attends the Council of Europe summit. For only the fourth time in the Council of Europe's more than 70-year history, the heads of state and government of the member countries are meeting. The agenda includes support for Ukraine and respect for human rights in the member countries. The Council of Europe is independent of the EU and aims to ensure respect for human rights with its 46 member states. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

16 May 2023, Iceland, Reykjavik: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD, M) attends the Council of Europe summit. For only the fourth time in the Council of Europe's more than 70-year history, the heads of state and government of the member countries are meeting. The agenda includes support for Ukraine and respect for human rights in the member countries. The Council of Europe is independent of the EU and aims to ensure respect for human rights with its 46 member states. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

16 May 2023, Iceland, Reykjavik: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD, M) attends the Council of Europe summit. For only the fourth time in the Council of Europe's more than 70-year history, the heads of state and government of the member countries are meeting. The agenda includes support for Ukraine and respect for human rights in the member countries. The Council of Europe is independent of the EU and aims to ensure respect for human rights with its 46 member states. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

16 May 2023, Iceland, Reykjavik: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD, r) is received by Katrin Jakobsdottir, Prime Minister of Iceland, at the Council of Europe summit. This is only the fourth time in the more than 70-year history of the Council of Europe that the heads of state and government of the member countries are meeting. The agenda includes support for Ukraine and respect for human rights in member countries. The Council of Europe is independent of the EU and aims to ensure respect for human rights with its 46 member states. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

16 May 2023, Iceland, Reykjavik: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD, l) is received by Katrin Jakobsdottir, Prime Minister of Iceland, at the Council of Europe summit. This is only the fourth time in the Council of Europe's more than 70-year history that the heads of state and government of the member countries are meeting. The agenda includes support for Ukraine and respect for human rights in member countries. The Council of Europe is independent of the EU and aims to ensure respect for human rights with its 46 member states. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

16 May 2023, Iceland, Reykjavik: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD, l) is received by Katrin Jakobsdottir, Prime Minister of Iceland, at the Council of Europe summit. This is only the fourth time in the Council of Europe's more than 70-year history that the heads of state and government of the member countries are meeting. The agenda includes support for Ukraine and respect for human rights in member countries. The Council of Europe is independent of the EU and aims to ensure respect for human rights with its 46 member states. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

16 May 2023, Iceland, Reykjavik: Volodymyr Selenskyj, President of Ukraine. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

16 May 2023, Schönefeld: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) walks to the Air Force Airbus A350 on the military section of BER Berlin-Brandenburg Airport for the flight to Iceland. The Council of Europe summit is taking place in Reykjavik. For only the fourth time in the more than 70-year history of the Council of Europe, the heads of state and government of the member countries meet. The agenda includes support for Ukraine and respect for human rights in the member countries. The Council of Europe is independent of the EU and aims to ensure respect for human rights with its 46 member states. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

16 May 2023, Schönefeld: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) walks to the Air Force Airbus A350 on the military section of BER Berlin-Brandenburg Airport for the flight to Iceland. The Council of Europe summit is taking place in Reykjavik. For only the fourth time in the more than 70-year history of the Council of Europe, the heads of state and government of the member countries meet. The agenda includes support for Ukraine and respect for human rights in the member countries. The Council of Europe is independent of the EU and aims to ensure respect for human rights with its 46 member states. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

16 May 2023, Schönefeld: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) walks to the Air Force Airbus A350 on the military section of BER Berlin-Brandenburg Airport for the flight to Iceland. The Council of Europe summit is taking place in Reykjavik. For only the fourth time in the more than 70-year history of the Council of Europe, the heads of state and government of the member countries meet. The agenda includes support for Ukraine and respect for human rights in the member countries. The Council of Europe is independent of the EU and aims to ensure respect for human rights with its 46 member states. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

16 May 2023, Schönefeld: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) walks to the Air Force Airbus A350 on the military section of BER Berlin-Brandenburg Airport for the flight to Iceland. The Council of Europe summit is taking place in Reykjavik. For only the fourth time in the more than 70-year history of the Council of Europe, the heads of state and government of the member countries meet. The agenda includes support for Ukraine and respect for human rights in the member countries. The Council of Europe is independent of the EU and aims to ensure respect for human rights with its 46 member states. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

16 May 2023, Schönefeld: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) walks to the Air Force Airbus A350 on the military section of BER Berlin-Brandenburg Airport for the flight to Iceland. The Council of Europe summit is taking place in Reykjavik. For only the fourth time in the more than 70-year history of the Council of Europe, the heads of state and government of the member countries meet. The agenda includes support for Ukraine and respect for human rights in the member countries. The Council of Europe is independent of the EU and aims to ensure respect for human rights with its 46 member states. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

16 May 2023, Schönefeld: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) walks to the Air Force Airbus A350 on the military section of BER Berlin-Brandenburg Airport for the flight to Iceland. The Council of Europe summit is taking place in Reykjavik. For only the fourth time in the more than 70-year history of the Council of Europe, the heads of state and government of the member countries meet. The agenda includes support for Ukraine and respect for human rights in the member countries. The Council of Europe is independent of the EU and aims to ensure respect for human rights with its 46 member states. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

16 May 2023, Iceland, Reykjavik: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD, M) arrives for a family photo at the Council of Europe summit. For only the fourth time in the more than 70-year history of the Council of Europe, the heads of state and government of the member countries are meeting. The agenda includes support for Ukraine and respect for human rights in member countries. The Council of Europe is independent of the EU and aims to ensure respect for human rights with its 46 member states. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

16 May 2023, Iceland, Reykjavik: Emmanuel Macron, President of France, speaks at the Council of Europe Summit. For only the fourth time in the more than 70-year history of the Council of Europe, the heads of state and government of the member countries are meeting. The agenda includes support for Ukraine and respect for human rights in member countries. The Council of Europe is independent of the EU and aims to ensure respect for human rights with its 46 member states. (Recrop) Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

16 May 2023, Iceland, Reykjavik: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD, 2nd from left) stands with Irakli Garibashvili (r), Prime Minister of Georgia, Denys Shmyhal (l), Prime Minister of Ukraine, and Charles Michel, President of the European Council, for the family photo at the Council of Europe summit. This is only the fourth time in the more than 70-year history of the Council of Europe that the heads of state and government of member countries have met. The agenda includes support for Ukraine and respect for human rights in member countries. The Council of Europe is independent of the EU and aims to ensure respect for human rights with its 46 member states. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

dpatop - 16 May 2023, Iceland, Reykjavik: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD, M) arrives for a family photo at the Council of Europe summit. For only the fourth time in the more than 70-year history of the Council of Europe, the heads of state and government of the member countries are meeting. The agenda includes support for Ukraine and respect for human rights in member countries. The Council of Europe is independent of the EU and aims to ensure respect for human rights with its 46 member states. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

dpatop - 16 May 2023, Iceland, Reykjavik: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD, M) speaks at the Council of Europe summit. For only the fourth time in the more than 70-year history of the Council of Europe, the heads of state and government of the member countries are meeting. The agenda includes support for Ukraine and respect for human rights in the member countries. The Council of Europe is independent of the EU and aims to ensure respect for human rights with its 46 member states. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

16 May 2023, Iceland, Reykjavik: Heads of state and government stand together for the family photo at the Council of Europe summit. For only the fourth time in the more than 70-year history of the Council of Europe, the heads of state and government of the member countries are meeting. The agenda includes support for Ukraine and respect for human rights in member countries. The Council of Europe is independent of the EU and aims to ensure respect for human rights with its 46 member states. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

16 May 2023, Iceland, Reykjavik: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD, M) goes to a roundtable discussion with other heads of state and government at the Council of Europe summit. For only the fourth time in the Council of Europe's more than 70-year history, the heads of state and government of the member countries are meeting. The agenda includes support for Ukraine and respect for human rights in member countries. The Council of Europe is independent of the EU and aims to ensure respect for human rights with its 46 member states. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

16 May 2023, Iceland, Reykjavik: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD, M) goes to a roundtable discussion with other heads of state and government at the Council of Europe summit. For only the fourth time in the Council of Europe's more than 70-year history, the heads of state and government of the member countries are meeting. The agenda includes support for Ukraine and respect for human rights in member countries. The Council of Europe is independent of the EU and aims to ensure respect for human rights with its 46 member states. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

16 May 2023, Iceland, Reykjavik: Andrzej Duda (center l), President of Poland, and Mark Rutte (r), Prime Minister of the Netherlands, come together for the family photo at the Council of Europe summit. For only the fourth time in the Council of Europe's more than 70-year history, the heads of state and government of member countries are meeting. The agenda includes support for Ukraine and respect for human rights in member countries. The Council of Europe is independent of the EU and aims to ensure respect for human rights with its 46 member states. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

16 May 2023, Iceland, Reykjavik: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD, back M) stands with Irakli Garibashvili (back r), Prime Minister of Georgia, Denys Shmyhal (3rd from left), Prime Minister of Ukraine, Charles Michel (2nd from right), President of the European Council, and Emmanuel Macron (l), President of France, for the family photo at the Council of Europe summit. This is only the fourth time in the more than 70-year history of the Council of Europe that the heads of state and government of the member countries have met. The agenda includes support for Ukraine and respect for human rights in member countries. The Council of Europe is independent of the EU and aims to ensure respect for human rights with its 46 member states. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

16 May 2023, Iceland, Reykjavik: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD, m) stands with Irakli Garibashvili (r), Prime Minister of Georgia, Denys Shmyhal (3rd from left), Prime Minister of Ukraine, Charles Michel (2nd from right), President of the European Council, and Emmanuel Macron (l), President of France, for the family photo at the Council of Europe summit. This is only the fourth time in the more than 70-year history of the Council of Europe that the heads of state and government of the member countries have met. The agenda includes support for Ukraine and respect for human rights in member countries. The Council of Europe is independent of the EU and aims to ensure respect for human rights with its 46 member states. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

16 May 2023, Iceland, Reykjavik: The heads of state and government stand together for the family photo at the Council of Europe summit. For only the fourth time in the more than 70-year history of the Council of Europe, the heads of state and government of the member countries are meeting. The agenda includes support for Ukraine and respect for human rights in member countries. The Council of Europe is independent of the EU and aims to ensure respect for human rights with its 46 member states. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

16 May 2023, Iceland, Reykjavik: Heads of state and government pose at the Council of Europe summit. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa/Archiv