24/06/2026 | 12:08:46 Thank you, Madam President. Artificial intelligence is one of the most important technological developments of our time. It has the potential to transform our societies by helping governments make better decisions, encourage greater citizen participation and provide more equal access to opportunities. However, with these opportunities come significant challenges. AI can also be used, as we often witness, to spread disinformation, manipulate public opinion and interfere with democratic... 23/06/2026 | 19:49:13 (Undelivered speech, Rules of Procedure Art. 31.2) As a neighbouring country, we attach great importance to Serbia's stability, prosperity, and continued democratic development. We believe that a strong, democratic, and resilient Serbia contributes positively not only to its own citizens but also to the stability and cooperation of our entire region. The draft resolution rightly acknowledges that Serbia has made meaningful progress in a number of important areas over the years, especially in... 23/04/2026 | 17:59:23 Honourable Chair, Distinguished delegates, In my country, the effort to uphold cultural diversity, freedom of expression and access to information while ensuring effective enforcement of copyright stand as a central pillar of its European Union accession process. This balance is not merely a legal or technical requirement. It is a reflection of the country's broader democratic transformation and its commitment to European values. As of 2026, the Republic of North Macedonia has made notable... 21/04/2026 | 18:01:05 Thank you, Chair. Distinguished guests, dear colleagues. Today I stand before you to address a topic that lies at the very heart of democratic societies: countering discrimination based on religion and protecting freedom of religion and belief in Europe. Europe has long been recognised as a region committed to human rights, diversity and inclusion. The protection of freedom of religion or belief is not only a moral obligation, but also a legal one, embedded in a strong and multilayered... 21/04/2026 | 16:37:02 Thank you, Mister Chair. Across Council of Europe member states, elected representatives from local councillors to national leaders face rising threats, intimidation, verbal abuse, physical attacks, online harassment and dehumanising rhetoric. Countless officials endure daily hostility that drives self-censorship, altered decisions, reduced public engagement and withdrawals from politics. This especially deters women, minorities and youth, eroding diverse representation and trust in... 29/01/2026 | 19:41:10 Dear Madam President, Dear colleagues, It is an honor to address this Assembly today on behalf of my country, a country that has chosen, consistently and decisively, the path of European values, democratic reform and constructive co-operation. For three decades, our membership in the Council of Europe has been a guiding framework for transformation. This Draft Resolution before us recognizes not only where we stand today, but also the seriousness with which we have approached our obligations...