14/12/2017 | Political Affairs and Democracy
In a discussion about the possible role of the Council of Europe in rebuilding of a “State” in Libya, the committee, along with experts, agreed that the priority is to put in place a minimal unified State.
16/11/2017 | Political Affairs and Democracy
"There might be a window of opportunity for Libyans to reengage in a genuine political dialogue, more inclusive than it has been so far, with peace in sight,” said Attila Korodi.
14/11/2017 | Political Affairs and Democracy
"The European approach must consist of exchanging our experiences, finding ways to move towards a cultured Islam. The Salafi theology can countered through far more sophisticated training," said M. Chevènement.
20/10/2017 | Political Affairs and Democracy
“The Council of Europe should further enhance co-operation with Kazakhstan to assist it on the path of transformation towards democratic governance,” stated the Committee on Political Affairs, adopting a report by Axel Fischer.
12/10/2017 | Political Affairs and Democracy
Referring to the serious humanitarian crisis taking place in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, the Political Affairs Committee has made the following statement, in line with Rule 47.9 of the Rules of Procedure of the Assembly:
15/09/2017 | Political Affairs and Democracy
Political Affairs Committee chair Mogens Jensen has joined a host of leaders from around the world to sign a global petition in support of stronger democracies – and urged other members of the Assembly to do the same.
06/09/2017 | Political Affairs and Democracy
According to the Committee on Political Affairs and Democracy, which met today in Paris, multilateralism is the only means of achieving results in the fight against international tax evasion and avoidance.
06/09/2017 | Political Affairs and Democracy
The committee today unanimously called for a Council of Europe Summit "to preserve and further strengthen the unique Pan-European project, currently threatened by divisions and a weakening of member States' commitment."
06/09/2017 | Political Affairs and Democracy
Jordan is “moving in the right direction”, though reforms are advancing more slowly than planned, according to PACE’s Political Affairs Committee, meeting in Paris today.
24/07/2017 | Political Affairs and Democracy
Yves Cruchten, General Rapporteur on the abolition of the death penalty, and Andrea Rigoni, rapporteur on the situation in Belarus, have denounced the two death sentences handed down by the Mogilev regional court in Belarus.
05/07/2017 | Political Affairs and Democracy
The EU's Foreign Affairs chief Federica Mogherini has met with PACE's rapporteur on a Fourth Council of Europe summit, Michele Nicoletti, to discuss the prospects for such a summit in the context of EU-CoE relations.
23/06/2017 | Political Affairs and Democracy
Three personalities who have suffered in different ways from recent terror attacks in the United Kingdom, yet work to counter extremism, are to address a special hearing of Political Affairs Committee in Strasbourg, on Wednesday 28 June.