Substitute
Deputy
DISY - Democratic Rally Party
House of Representatives of the Republic of Cyprus
CY - 1402 - Nicosia
Cyprus
Working language: English
12/10/2022 | 12:30:41 Thank you, Mister Chairman. First of all, allow me to thank the co-rapporteurs for their comprehensive work, report. Dear Colleagues, President Erdoğan has led Türkiye even further further away from our shared democratic values and principles. Worrisome developments have seriously weakened the system of checks and balances, created a democratic deficit, and eliminated the functioning of independent institutions. Türkiye is rapidly moving towards authoritarianism by manipulating national court... 11/10/2022 | 10:34:46 Madam Chair, Allow me first of all to thank and congratulate Mr George PAPANDREOU for his excellent report. Dear Colleagues, The European perspective of the Western Balkans must remain a strategic priority for the European Union. In this sense, the Council of Europe may have a notable contribution in encouraging both sides to reaffirm their commitments to the integration process and in supporting a new dynamic of dialogue and co‑operation. It is essential that the process become fast-paced... 21/06/2022 | 17:18:10 Dear Colleagues, Today Europe and its wider neighbourhood face rising geopolitical tensions, new major conflicts, and a number of other complex security threats that must be urgently addressed. Russia's war against Ukraine has prompted the international community's immediate and strong reaction of solidarity and support. It has awakened Europe to unite against authoritarian leaders such as Russian President Vladimir Putin, who poses the biggest security challenge in Europe and beyond. However... 26/04/2022 | 11:15:25 Dear President, Dear Colleagues, I wish to thank Mr Titus CORLĂŢEAN and all those who contributed to this report that outlines the great margins of existing co‑operation and future prospects between the Council of Europe and the European Union (EU). Certainly, the Council of Europe and the EU have specific interests and competences, yet they both face the same challenges and share the same values. We must therefore invest in renewed co‑operation and a better distribution of competences and... 15/03/2022 | 19:49:54 Madam Chair, Our thoughts, prayers, sympathies, and solidarity at this time are with the people of Ukraine. Cyprus’s position is one based on principles, in line with EU and UN decisions. We are clear on this. Aggression is aggression and should be condemned wherever it comes from. As a small EU member state, Cyprus, 37% of its territory of which continues to be illegally occupied since the Turkish invasion of 1974, cannot afford neutrality. We are on the side of Ukraine. We are on the side...
19/02/2021 | Doc. 15229 | Report Role of parliaments in implementing the United Nations global compacts for migrants and refugees
18/10/2022 | Doc. 15640 | Written declaration Condemnation of aggression by Azerbaijan against the sovereign territory of the Republic of Armenia 12/10/2022 | Doc. 15633 | Motion for a resolution Europe should stand in solidarity with the Russian and Belarusian anti-war movement 12/10/2022 | Doc. 15634 | Written declaration Support Iranian people's protests 20/05/2022 | Doc. 15476 | Written declaration Ukraine: human rights and humanitarian law must be respected 20/05/2022 | Doc. 15480 | Written declaration In support with pro-peace opposition in the Russian Federation
11/10/2022 | Doc. 15609, vote on the draft text for resolution Supporting a European perspective for the Western Balkans 11/10/2022 | Doc. 15609, vote on the draft text for recommendation Supporting a European perspective for the Western Balkans 28/04/2022 | Doc. 15486, vote on the draft text for resolution Safeguarding and promoting genuine democracy in Europe 28/04/2022 | Doc. 15486, vote on the draft text for recommendation Safeguarding and promoting genuine democracy in Europe 26/04/2022 | Doc. 15495, vote on the draft text for resolution Beyond the Lisbon Treaty: strengthening the strategic partnership between the Council of Europe and the European Union