A man with glasses and a beard is standing at a podium, with his arms raised in a celebratory or emphatic gesture

A man with glasses and a beard is standing at a podium, with his arms raised in a celebratory or emphatic gesture. Behind him is a backdrop featuring the European flag and the logos of the Council of Europe. The backdrop also includes text in English and French related to human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. A small crowd of people, some holding recording devices and cameras, are visible in the foreground. The ceiling is white with circular light fixtures.