25/06/2026 | 13:00:07 Mister President, thank you so much. Dear colleagues, thank you also for this rich and engaged debate. I think the contributions from across this Assembly have reinforced what this report set out to demonstrate: media freedom in sport is not a marginal issue, it is a democratic imperative. Come colleagues have pointed to the political dimension and the use of sport as a tool of soft power and national prestige. This is precisely why we must be vigilant. When critical journalism is perceived... 25/06/2026 | 12:27:56 Mister President, Dear colleagues, It is my pleasure to present this report on media freedom in sport, finalised over the past months following our last Committee hearing in March. At first sight, sport and independent journalism may seem like very different worlds. One is associated with passion, competition and entertainment. The other with scrutiny, investigation and accountability. But in reality, they are deeply connected. Sport is no longer only about what happens on the field. It is a... 29/01/2026 | 17:28:22 Mr Chair, Dear colleagues, In Europe, children and young people are still subjected to conversion practices aimed at changing or suppressing sexual orientation or gender identity. These practices are coercive and intimidating. They rely on shame, pressure, and control, and cause real and lasting harm, with research published in The Lancet showing strong links to depression, post-traumatic stress, and suicidal thoughts and attempts. Conversion practices are based on the idea that sexual... 28/01/2026 | 11:11:04 Thank you, Mister President. Dear colleagues, I would like to start by thanking the rapporteur, Ms Sona GHAZARYAN, and Ms Elisabetta GARDINI, for their important work. This is a strong and timely report. At the same time, we must be careful not to congratulate ourselves too quickly on youth participation. Democracy is not strengthened simply because young people are present. It is strengthened when they are able to speak openly and have real influence over decisions. Youth engagement is not...