10/04/2019 | 17:15:21 As has been said, the three principles and key values of this lofty Organisation, the Council of Europe, democracy, human rights and the rule of law, are facing fundamental challenges. As we celebrate the 70th anniversary of our existence, Member States of the Council of Europe have put us in a difficult position; they are calling into question fundamental rules, and unfortunately that concerns not only the Russian Federation but others working against the spirit of this Organisation. We have... 24/01/2019 | 15:48:21 This Organisation is one of co-operation between Member States, and requires the implementation of the core values of the Organisation. That is what we have and what we must guarantee without compromise. The situation in Turkey involves a number of different challenges. It is on the frontier between Europe and Asia, and that is not an easy situation. One sees that in the history of Turkey and today, and the attempted coup d’état that took place just over a year ago poses additional challenges... 22/01/2019 | 16:09:05 Thank you very much for mentioning the responsibility of this Organisation to reach adulthood under very difficult circumstances. I would like you to provide more detail on two points. First, you mentioned sanctions. I think we used the wrong sanctions against one country for a good purpose. Do you see any chance that the Committee of Ministers would be able to share with us the possibility of using the right sanctions in the future? My second question is about financing. The Socialists... 22/01/2019 | 12:25:41 The Organisation is under fire because our values are under fire. I would like to thank you personally for taking responsibility, Mister Soini. I have two questions. First, it is not possible for the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe to sanction countries which disregard fundamental rights, but the Committee of Ministers has some tools to do so. Are you willing and able to share them with us? Secondly, on financing, this Organisation should never be in a situation where it is...