07/01/2015 | President
“I am deeply shocked at today’s terrorist attack at the Paris offices of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo,” says PACE President Anne Brasseur.
19/12/2014 | President
“We have to intensify our efforts and recognise culture as a major catalyst for promoting the respect of human rights” said Anne Brasseur on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the European Cultural Convention.
18/12/2014 | President
“I note the view of the Court of Justice of the EU, made public in its opinion today, that the proposed arrangements for the EU’s accession to the European Convention on Human Rights are not – as they stand at the moment – compatible with EU law,” the President of the Council of Europe...
17/12/2014 | President
2014 has been another deadly year for migrants in the Mediterranean. According to UNHCR data, at least 207,000 people have embarked on risky journeys, while 3,400 have reputedly died trying to reach Europe,” said Anne Brasseur.
15/12/2014 | President
PACE President Anne Brasseur has expressed grave concern at the arrests of a number of journalists and media representatives in Turkey. “Media freedom is one of the pillars of a democratic society,” she reminded.
11/12/2014 | President
"The Council of Europe's role is more important than ever, given the challenges Europe faces in the field of human rights, democracy and the rule of law," says Anne Brasseur, ending a three-day visit to France.
10/12/2014 | President
PACE President Anne Brasseur deplores the fact that Khalid Bagirov, the lawyer of Azerbaijani civil society activist Ilgar Mammadov, has had his licence to practice suspended.
09/12/2014 | President
On the occasion of International Anti-Corruption Day, Anne Brasseur has called on member countries to carry out far-reaching reforms so as to address the shortcomings and vulnerability of existing anti-corruption systems.
05/12/2014 | President
“Khadija Ismayilova is one the long-standing partners of the Council of Europe. I was shocked by the information she provided to me regarding pressure exercised against her", PACE President declared.
04/12/2014 | President
PACE President Anne Brasseur will make an official visit to Paris on 9 and 10 December 2014, during which, she is due to meet Claude Bartolone, Speaker of the National Assembly, and Gerard Larcher, Speaker of the Senate.
01/12/2014 | President
On World Aids Day, PACE President Anne Brasseur is giving her full support to the UN’s “close the gap” campaign, which aims to end AIDS/HIV by 2030.
01/12/2014 | President
Anne Brasseur met with Luxembourg Prime Minister Xavier Bettel, on the occasion of his official visit to Strasbourg to discuss the political priorities of the Council of Europe and means of implementing them.