Countering discrimination based on religion and protecting freedom of religion or belief in Europe

Amendment No. 4 | Doc. 16373 | 20 April 2026

Signatories:

Ms Hripsime GRIGORYAN, Armenia, SOC ; Ms Andrea EDER-GITSCHTHALER, Austria, EPP/CD ; Ms Tuula HAATAINEN, Finland, SOC ; Ms Alessandra MAIORINO, Italy, UEL ; Ms Mariia MEZENTSEVA-FEDORENKO, Ukraine, EPP/CD ; Ms Giulia MURATORI, San Marino, SOC ; Ms Wanda NOWICKA, Poland, SOC ; Mr Sam RUSHWORTH, United Kingdom, SOC ; Mr Georgios STAMATIS, Greece, EPP/CD

Origin

2026 - Second part-session

In the draft resolution, after paragraph 12.3.2, insert the following paragraph:

"promote interreligious dialogue, with a view to fostering mutual understanding and preventing discrimination, and endeavour to include representatives of the widest possible range of religions or beliefs".

Explanatory note

In line with previous indications coming from the Council of Europe, including the Parliamentary Assembly, the religious dimension of intercultural dialogue is an effective tool to promote mutual understanding and social cohesion.