23/04/2026 | 15:48:17 Madam President, Dear colleagues, One year ago, I participated in a special event in the beautiful Sicilian city of Siracusa. The Mayor of the city, Mr Francesco ITALIA, proudly presented the results of social work carried out by prisoners that were using properties confiscated from the Italian Mafia. It showed how illegal assets can be used for the public good. And it was the example that Italy is leading in developing modern forms of confiscation, seeking a balance between fair trial rights... 23/04/2026 | 10:46:17 Mister President, Dear Colleagues, Accountability for war crimes resulting from the Russian aggression in Ukraine must remain an absolute priority. We cannot forget the suffering of millions of Ukrainians – the countless lives lost, the tragic fate of civilians, and the most horrific atrocities of the war. Justice is not only a legal obligation; it is a moral imperative. On 25 June last year, the Council of Europe signed an international agreement with the government of Ukraine to establish a...