19/06/2017 | Political Affairs and Democracy
“Last night, Europe witnessed yet another attack against innocent people, a group of Muslim worshippers who were hurt by a van as they left a London mosque,” said Mogens Jensen, Chair of the Political Affairs Committee.
17/06/2017 | Political Affairs and Democracy
“I am deeply saddened to learn of the death of former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl,” declared Mogens Jensen, Chair of PACE's Political Affairs Committee, speaking on Friday.
15/06/2017 | Political Affairs and Democracy
"A strong democracy is the best anti-corruption tool. Unacceptable behaviour fosters populism," said Michele Nicoletti, presenting his report on 'Promoting integrity in governance to tackle political corruption'.
04/06/2017 | Political Affairs and Democracy
“I strongly condemn the terrorist attack yesterday night in the British capital, killing seven people and injuring forty-eight," said Mogens Jensen, Chairperson of the Assembly's Committee on Political Affairs.
23/05/2017 | Political Affairs and Democracy
“It is with great sadness and shock that we learn of last night’s terrible attack in Manchester,” said Mogens Jensen, Chair of the Parliamentary Assembly Political Affairs Committee.
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.