12/03/2018 | Political Affairs and Democracy
The Council of Europe should contribute to the efforts of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya to set up unified state structures in the country, said the committee approving a report by Attila Korodi.
22/02/2018 | Political Affairs and Democracy
Two PACE rapporteurs, Sevinj Fataliyeva and Dora Bakoyannis, have reacted strongly to the humanitarian tragedy unfolding in Syria’s Eastern Goutha, on the day the UN Security Council meets to discuss the situation.
15/02/2018 | Political Affairs and Democracy
“After meeting different game-players of the political reform process in Morocco, my impression is that reforms are on track and developing at various speeds,” said Bodgan Klich at the end of a fact-finding mission to Rabat.
25/01/2018 | Political Affairs and Democracy
PACE’s Political Affairs Committee has urged European countries to co-operate and co-ordinate more closely to stop Daesh and other terrorist groups from accessing funding. Approving a draft resolution by Phil Wilson (United Kingdom, SOC), the committee said such groups were ready to use all...
23/01/2018 | 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 two death sentences handed down by the Minsk City Court.
21/12/2017 | 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 upholding of two death sentences by the Supreme Court of Belarus.
18/12/2017 | Political Affairs and Democracy
The proposal by Titus Corlatean to define the role that Europe could play in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process was largely echoed by the Political Affairs Committee, which requested to hold an urgent debate.
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: