26/06/2024 | 18:12:31 Mr Chairman, I thank the rapporteur Lord Richard KEEN for all the work he has put in this Report, as well as for his good intentions in strengthening the evolvement of the Council of Europe in the peacemaking process. I would also like to thank Mr George LOUCAIDES for his valuable contribution in the preparation of the opinion of the Committee on Political Affairs and Democracy. The need for reconciliation and fair compensation for victims cannot be overstated. As the Report rightly points... 17/04/2024 | 18:27:14 Thank you, Mr. President, Dear colleagues, Today we are discussing an issue that concerns the core of democratic values and human rights: the freedom of expression and assembly of the LGBTI community in Europe. Freedom of expression and assembly are not just privileges; they are the cornerstones of a democratic society, where people can authentically express themselves and peacefully gather to defend their rights. For LGBTI people, these freedoms are particularly significant as they seek... 16/04/2024 | 20:09:24 (Undelivered speech, Rules of Procedure Art. 31.2) Thank you, Mr. President, Dear Colleagues, I would like to extend my congratulations to the Rapporteur, Dora Bakoyannis, for her exceptional work on a highly complex file. Today, we gather to deliberate and vote on a matter of profound importance, one that epitomizes the very essence of our mission here at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. The report before us encapsulates our collective commitment to human rights...