Representative
Deputy
DIKO - Democratic Party
House of Representatives of the Republic of Cyprus
CY - 1402 - Nicosia
Cyprus
Working language: English
30/01/2020 | 20:00:34 (Undelivered speech, Rules of Procedure Art. 31.2) Dear Colleagues, We could very well be standing on the verge of a very detrimental development to the security of Europe and the stability of the Mediterranean. The most worrying however development which does not seem to adequately alarm Europe is the fact that jihadi fighters have been transported to Libya for combat. Who has been exporting jihadist militias and offensive military equipment there is another matter, even though the answer is... 30/01/2020 | 17:35:43 Thank you, Mr President. Dear colleagues, I would like to thank the two rapporteurs whose reports were debating here today. In exposing these issues, that are global in nature, we can seek ways to improve the conditions in our own countries, where we are more familiar with the structures in place and remaining difficulties. Both debates deal with persons who are inherently vulnerable. It is important to bear this in mind, because vulnerable people, such as victims of trafficking and migrant... 29/01/2020 | 17:41:47 Thank you, Mister President. Dear colleagues, I would like, first, to thank the rapporteur, Mr Frank SCHWABE, for this well-written report that lays down a step-by-step process aiming at bringing in line, through the adoption of a common mechanism, a member state that has breached its statutory obligations. Without prejudice to the competences of the Secretary General, the Parliamentary Assembly, and the Council of Ministers, which all have their own code of conduct and procedure, agreeing to... 28/01/2020 | 17:37:22 Madam President, dear colleagues, I would like to congratulate Lord George FOULKES for his comprehensive work, highlighting threats to journalists and media freedom in general. We all agree that at the heart of true democracy lies an independent and pluralistic media. Freedom of speech is one of the most fundamental values of humankind. Journalists' right to work under safe conditions without harassment, intimidation or violence has long been acknowledged by international and regional... 02/10/2019 | 16:34:59 Dear colleagues, I would first like to thank the rapporteur Ms Nicole TRISSE for her well documented report. It is important to hold this debate today, as we must ensure that the Council of Europe Development Bank remains grounded to the Organisation's political and social objectives and the core values and principles it represents. Undoubtedly one cannot but feel impressed with the achievements of the bank, its sound financing policies and structures, its top ranking position and expert...
29/04/2020 | Doc. 15103 | Written declaration Pan-European solidarity in times of fight against the COVID-19 pandemic 05/02/2020 | Doc. 15077 | Motion for a resolution For an assessment of the means and provisions to combat children's exposure to pornographic content 03/02/2020 | Doc. 15070 | Motion for a resolution Employment of disabled people in Europe 31/01/2020 | Doc. 15061 | Written declaration Defend the rights of Julian Assange and the freedom of the press 30/01/2020 | Doc. 15058 | Written declaration Condemnation of attempts at Second World War revisionism
29/01/2020 | Doc. 15015, vote on the draft text for resolution The protection of freedom of religion or belief in the workplace 29/01/2020 | Doc. 15015, vote on the draft text for recommendation The protection of freedom of religion or belief in the workplace 29/01/2020 | Doc. 15050, vote on the draft text for resolution Challenge, on substantive grounds, of the still unratified credentials of the parliamentary delegation of the Russian Federation 28/01/2020 | Doc. 15021, vote on the draft text for resolution Threats to media freedom and journalists’ security in Europe 28/01/2020 | Doc. 15021, vote on the draft text for recommendation Threats to media freedom and journalists’ security in Europe