Walter Schwimmer is a former politician and diplomat from Austria. Was Secretary General of the Council of Europe from September 1, 1999, to August 31, 2004.
Walter Schwimmer at Rhodes Forum 2014
Secretary General of the Council of Europe
The Secretary General of the Council of Europe is elected by the Parliamentary Assembly from a shortlist proposed by the Committee of Ministers for a term of five years.
Secretary General of the Council of Europe