23/04/2026 | 17:37:46 Thank you, Chair. Thank you, Rapporteur. We really appreciate this much needed report. Artificial intelligence is not arriving: it has already arrived. And it is reshaping every domain of human life faster than our frameworks can keep pace. This brings real possibilities, but also consequences we cannot afford to ignore. In cinema, literature and journalism, a fundamental question now confronts us. What does authenticity mean when originality itself has become technically reproducible? The... 22/04/2026 | 13:10:23 (Undelivered speech, Rules of Procedure Art. 31.2) Madam President, Esteemed Colleagues, I would like to state clearly that the reports are comprehensive and honest assessments of these critically important issuees, recognising both achievements and persistent shortcomings. Thank you, dear Zita, for this exellent work. The Istanbul Convention’s core strength lies in providing a concrete policy framework while making national realities systematic, comparable, and traceable through GREVIO... 21/04/2026 | 10:24:35 Thank you dear Chair, distinguished colleagues. We, the Group of the Unified European Left, value this report for its careful evidence-based approach, which is a significant contribution. However, it contains important gaps that should be addressed. Notably, it doesn't sufficiently reflect that even in some member states, politicians have often been subjected to sustained forms of state violence. If we support the report, we must also criticise and broaden its scope. Political violence is not... 29/01/2026 | 12:31:42 Madam President, Dear colleagues, Within the broader context of the Middle East crisis, I wish to focus on the war in Syria. The Syrian crisis marks the reemergence of a long-neglected threat. It is the return of something suppressed because of this unimaginable horror – a horror that we all seem to have forgotten. Let us remember. Over the past decade, ISIS has carried out deadly attacks not only in Syria, but also across Europe and Türkiye: the Bataclan massacre in Paris, attacks in Nice... 27/01/2026 | 16:22:19 Madam President, dear colleagues, On behalf of my group, I thank the rapporteur for this carefully prepared report. It is perfect indeed. But I would like to take this opportunity to discuss key issues within the framework of elections and democracy. Protecting elections must prevent the invalidation of results by those in power. National security cannot be an excuse to restrict elections. Disinformation includes not only foreign interference, but also the use of media in favour of... 26/06/2025 | 15:36:43 Thank you, Mister President, Thank you, Rapporteur, Dear Ms Petra BAYR and all those involved in the preparation of this report. The report takes a comprehensive look at gender inequalities in many areas, from education to politics, from employment to access to media and technology, from sexual and reproductive health rights to representation in media and politics. It covers a wide range of challenges, including the invisible barriers that women face in all areas of life. The findings of this... 25/06/2025 | 19:51:02 Thank you, President. I would like to thank the rapporteur for this very well-prepared report. The tragic large-scale violence of recent years, including in Council of Europe states, has understandably triggered calls for a more comprehensive legal framework. Updating the Convention is not only necessary, but also urgent from a legislative and security-driven standpoint. But we must not ignore the fact that the terms terrorism or extremism have often been instrumentalised by authoritarian... 31/01/2025 | 11:15:39 Dear colleagues, first I would like to thank the rapporteur for this excellent report. Unfortunately, No Country for Old Men is not just a movie title by the Cohen brothers. It reflects a saddening reality. Ageism is a widespread problem worldwide that affects older people in many different ways. There are valuable works that highlight the vulnerability of older people who are subject to both social prejudice and structural discrimination. For older women, the situation is even more serious... 31/01/2025 | 10:16:46 Thank you, Mister President. First, we congratulate the rapporteur and agree that a human-rights-based approach is important to address the long term impacts of Long Covid on the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of individuals. We support the establishment of multidisciplinary centres where well-trained and well-equipped healthcare professionals effectively diagnose and treat Long Covid. The recognition of Long Covid under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities... 30/01/2025 | 16:23:39 Thank you, Madam Chair. Dear colleagues, First, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the rapporteur for her well-prepared and insightful report. The report's focus on empowering women's entrepreneurship and promoting gender-responsive budgeting at all levels is commendable. I also greatly value its emphasis on the mindset shift necessary to improve women's economic status and the call to address this challenge. Furthermore, the report rightly highlights the Parliamentary Assembly...