29/01/2025 | Session
“I regret the decision of the Georgian delegation to withdraw from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe following the Assembly’s vote tonight to ratify the delegation’s credentials, subject to conditions,” said PACE President Theodoros Rousopoulos. “This jeopardises the dialogue...
29/01/2025 | Session
According to PACE, demographic ageing in Europe and the worrying reduction in the youth and working age population will have profound implications, not only for individuals, but also for public services, business and civil society, impacting in particular health and social care systems, labour...
28/01/2025 | Session
“The Court’s legitimacy in safeguarding the rule of law and promoting it beyond Europe depends on the effective implementation of its judgments in respect of which it needs the co-operation and support of the Council of Europe and its institutions. PACE has a powerful role and there is much you...
28/01/2025 | Session
According to PACE, in a context of global insecurity, and in order to protect democracy, human rights and the rule of law, and preserve Europe's position in the world, member states must establish “an open rules-based international order of realism”, rather than an ever-shrinking club of ‘like...
28/01/2025 | Session
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) today elected Canòlic Mingorance Cairat as judge to the European Court of Human Rights in respect of Andorra. Ms Canòlic Mingorance Cairat, having obtained a majority of votes cast, is elected judge of the European Court of Human Rights...
28/01/2025 | Session
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) today elected Vahe Grigoryan as judge to the European Court of Human Rights in respect of Armenia. Mr Vahe Grigoryan, having obtained a majority of votes cast, is elected judge of the European Court of Human Rights for a term of office of...
28/01/2025 | Session
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) today elected Vasilka Sancin as judge to the European Court of Human Rights in respect of Slovenia. Ms Vasilka Sancin, having obtained a majority of votes cast, is elected judge of the European Court of Human Rights for a term of office...
28/01/2025 | Session
PACE called today for more international regulation to ensure that the activities of private military and security companies (PMSCs) “align with democratic principles and human rights,” including on issues such as accountability and redress for victims of human rights violations. The resolution...
28/01/2025 | Session
In view of the continuing dramatic deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Gaza, the Assembly calls on Council of Europe member states and parties to the conflict to play an active role in addressing the humanitarian emergency in Gaza and its future consequences. Approving a resolution...
28/01/2025 | Session
“When we feel that our bearings are being lost, we must always return to our values. The values that bring us together, the values that are the foundation of our Organisation. Let us never forget why the Council of Europe exists,” said the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset...
27/01/2025 | Session
At the opening of its winter plenary Session today, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) elected its Vice-Presidents: Bertrand Bouyx (France)Bernadeta Coma (Andorra)Elisabetta Gardini (Italy)Blerina Gjylameti (Albania)Andries Gryffroy (Belgium)Antonio Guitérréz Limones...
27/01/2025 | Session
The credentials of Georgia’s delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) have been challenged on substantial grounds on the opening day of the 2025 winter plenary session. Making the challenge, Boriana Åberg (Sweden, EPP/CD) said the Georgian Parliament was a “one...