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Mr Yuriy KAMELCHUK (Ukraine, EPP/CD)

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Substitute
Deputy
Servant of the People

Verkhovna Rada
UA - 01008 - Kyiv
Ukraine

Working language: English

Declarations of interests:
2025 , 2024 , 2023 , 2020

Mandates

In the political groups

  • Member: Group of the European People's Party since 27/01/2020

In the Assembly

  • since 27/01/2020 Substitute - Ukraine

In the committee(s) and sub-committee(s)

  • Full Member: Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination (since 27/01/2020)
  • Full Member: Sub-Committee on the Rights of Minorities (since 27/06/2024)
  • Full Member: Sub-Committee on the Western Balkans (from 25/01/2024 to 28/01/2025)
  • Alternate of Ms Yelyzaveta YASKO (Full Member): Committee on Political Affairs and Democracy (since 27/01/2020)
  • Alternate of Ms Yelyzaveta YASKO (Full Member): Sub-Committee on External Relations (from 25/01/2024 to 28/01/2025)

Interventions

Last speeches

26/06/2025 | 17:15:16 Dear Chair, Distinguished colleagues, Today, we face a critical challenge to make our parliaments truly open and inclusive for all members of society. When we talk about democracy, human rights and the rule of law, we must acknowledge a persistent gap: many of our parliamentary institutions still do not fully represent the diversity of the people they serve. Representation is not only a question of numbers, it is about real access, safety and the genuine ability to participate equally. We... 25/06/2025 | 11:02:40 Dear Chairman, Distinguished colleagues, Let me start with a question: Is neutrality still neutral – when it protects the aggressor more than the victim? For decades, the Olympic Movement has insisted on staying outside politics. But when a terrorist country bombs cities, universities, hospitals and sports infrastructure, including one of Ukraine’s leading technical institutes – it is no longer possible to separate sport from violence. Facilities meant to train athletes and educate youth are... 09/04/2025 | 11:19:19 Thank you, Mister Chairman, Distinguished colleagues, Thank you, Mister Schwabe, for your report. Today, I speak in strong support of the Council of Europe’s commitment to the rule of law and the fight against corruption principles that are vital for Ukraine’s democratic resilience and for Eurointegration. Ukraine’s participation in the Group of States against Corruption (GRECO) has been instrumental in aligning our anti-corruption efforts with European standards. GRECO's evaluations have not... 08/04/2025 | 18:41:22 Thank you. Dear Chairman, Distinguished colleagues, Today our discussion goes beyond procedural reform. It reaffirms our core principles: democracy, accountability and human rights. These rules amendments come at a decisive moment in European history, addressing not only internal efficiency, but our collective response to urgent crises, such as Russia's ongoing aggression against Ukraine. Allow me to underline several key points, crucial both for Ukraine and all European democracies. First... 08/04/2025 | 12:12:52 Mister President, Distinguished colleagues, Esteemed members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. I address you today regarding a critical issue highlighted in the recent report by the Committee on Political Affairs and Democracy: The growing threat of foreign interference in our democratic institutions. Russia's role in this has been particularly destructive because Russia continues its sustained campaign in hybrid warfare, using disinformation and manipulation to divide...

Activities

Reports and committee opinions