02/10/2026 | 10:44:25 Mister President, Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to say a few words about the recent decision of the European Court of Human Rights. The European Court of Human Rights has always been regarded as the "conscience of Europe", the last instance where justice is administered, where victims of human rights abuses may be heard and where states responsible for violations are held accountable. The unique character of the Strasbourg system lies in the right of individual application. Whether you... 30/09/2026 | 17:21:42 Madam President, Ladies and gentlemen, On behalf of the Group of the European People's Party, I would like to express my support for the report prepared by the rapporteur, Mr Tekke PANMAN. This report is a result of intensive work of both the rapporteur and the Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights and different meetings with relevant stakeholders, including judges under pressure. I think that when we discuss this report we should remember the very idea of individual criminal... 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...