18/05/2017 | Political Affairs and Democracy
“I wish to congratulate the activists of the Tell the Truth opposition movement for their perseverance and their engagement in the political life of Belarus”, said Andrea Rigoni, rapporteur on the situation in Belarus.
11/05/2017 | Political Affairs and Democracy
As rapporteur on the political transition in Tunisia, I was surprised at the resignations of Chafik Sarsar, Chair of the Independent Supreme Electoral Authority (ISIE), and of the Vice-Chair, George Loucaides said today.
05/05/2017 | Political Affairs and Democracy
Andrea Rigoni, PACE rapporteur on the situation in Belarus and Yves Cruchten, General Rapporteur on the abolition of the death penalty, strongly condemn execution of Siarhei Vostrykau in Belarus.
04/05/2017 | Political Affairs and Democracy
The committee has called on member States of the Council of Europe and the EU to take all appropriate measures in order to maintain stability and contribute to Tunisia’s transition to democracy.
02/05/2017 | Political Affairs and Democracy
Josette Durrieu, rapporteur on “The evaluation of the Partnership for democracy in respect of the Parliament of Jordan”, started a three-day visit to Amman. She will meet, in particular, the Prime Minister and the Speakers of both Chambers of Parliament.
28/04/2017 | Political Affairs and Democracy
The committee has deeply regretted that a positive trend of greater international openness and dialogue between Belarus and the Assembly has been undermined by the recent escalation of violence against peaceful protesters.
05/04/2017 | Political Affairs and Democracy
Following a fact-finding visit to Tunis, George Loucaides welcomed the progress made by Tunisia in its political transition and the extent of the co-operation between the Tunisian authorities and Council of Europe bodies.
27/03/2017 | Political Affairs and Democracy
Andrea Rigoni (ALDE, Italy), following his fact-finding visit to Minsk on 23-24 March 2017, called on the authorities to immediately release all those who have been detained in connection with the March demonstrations.
23/03/2017 | Political Affairs and Democracy
George Loucaides, rapporteur of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, will make a fact-finding visit to Tunis from 27 to 30 March in connection with the preparation of his report on political transition in Tunisia.
17/03/2017 | Political Affairs and Democracy
Andrea Rigoni, rapporteur on the situation in Belarus, will make a fact-finding visit to Minsk on 23-24 March. He is due to meet notably the President of the Republic and the Speakers of both Chambers of the National Assembly.
06/03/2017 | Political Affairs and Democracy
The Political Affairs Committee today backed the proposal for a 4th Council of Europe Summit, stressing that such a Summit should aim at re-launching the CoE's core mission: a pan-European organisation, offering a common legal space.
24/01/2017 | Political Affairs and Democracy
Following an exchange of views on the situation in Turkey, the Committee recalls the concerns expressed in the report published by its ad hoc Sub-Committee which visited Ankara in November 2016.