21/04/2026 | 10:15:03 Okay, thank you. Across Europe we see and we are witnessing a disturbing normalisation of threats, harassment and intimidation directed at elected representatives. We see that systematic hate speech seeks to silence opponents, shame individuals publicly, destroy reputations and exclude those with different views from public debate. Too often, parliamentary members are facing threats, curses, harassment and aggressive targeting in public life and online, especially on social media. Too often... 09/04/2025 | 16:11:39 Thank you very much, Mister President. Dear colleagues, What we are witnessing in Türkiye is a profound challenge to democratic principles. Journalists silenced, judges dismissed, opposition leaders jailed, civil society crushed. Every day the rule of law is being dismantled brick by brick. This is not about isolated abuse. It is systemic, it is strategic, and it raises serious concerns. The arrest of Ekrem İMAMOĞLU, just days after becoming the presidential candidate of the democratic... 28/01/2025 | 13:07:26 (Undelivered speech, Rules of Procedure Art. 31.2) Dear colleagues, We live in an era of constant change, facing unprecedented challenges like the rise of authoritarianism and the weakening of international law. These threats undermine stability and jeopardize the progress made in democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. At this critical juncture, the European Union, the United Nations, and the Council of Europe must take meaningful action. Difficult times demand bold decisions. For... 01/10/2024 | 20:37:58 (Undelivered speech, Rules of Procedure Art. 31.2) Honourable colleagues, It is time to voice our deep concerns regarding the ongoing human rights violations in Iran and the critical need for the protection of Iranian human rights defenders, particularly those seeking refuge in Council of Europe member states. In recent years, we have witnessed an intensification of repression against women, journalists, activists and all those who dare to challenge the oppressive regime in Tehran. These... 17/04/2024 | 19:55:16 Thank you, President. Ladies and gentlemen. Ongoing efforts by Albania to roll-up the reforms necessary to join the European family can only be described as remarkable. However, the progress achieved has been overshadowed by deteriorations in terms of the rights of minorities in Albania. I would like to underline the fact that the report does refer to changes which have been made to the map of local authorities in the country. These changes might have led to improvements in local management... 13/10/2023 | 12:48:19 Thank you very much, Mister President, Of course, I would like to say thanks to Mr Birgir THÓRARINSSON for this excellent Report. It is for sure that the 2021 events in Afghanistan have been sealed into our collective consciousness. Families leaving their homes, and numerous refugees seeking safe land. Women and girls losing some of their fundamental human rights. For sure, it is, as the rapporteur said, a war against the women and girls in this country. The Council of Europe has a long... 13/10/2023 | 11:23:54 Thank you very much. Dear colleagues, as a new member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, it is a great honour not only to stand in front of you, but also to represent the Group of the European People's Party today. Mental health, especially of children and young people, must be at the top of our agenda in the recent years. The Covid-19 pandemic, along with its lockdowns, brought a new area to our societies. Mental health and social relationship became fragile from for...