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Liliane Maury Pasquier: ‘The digitisation of our societies goes to the very heart of democratic functioning'

14/10/2019 | President

“Increasing digitisation and certain aspects of artificial intelligence go to the very heart of democratic functioning, the rule of law and human rights in our societies,” said Liliane Maury Pasquier.

Syria: PACE President calls on Turkey to put an end to the military operation

12/10/2019 | President

It is with great concern that I am following the events related to Turkey's military intervention in northern Syria. This intervention entails risks of great tension and I regret the loss of human lives.

Council of Europe and OECD must 'work in concert' to build a democratic and prosperous future

10/10/2019 | President

The Council of Europe and the OECD must "work in concert" to offer the real prospect of a democratic and prosperous future, in the context of sustainable development, to their citizens, said Liliane Maury Pasquier.

President reacts to shooting in Halle, Germany

09/10/2019 | President

“I am shocked and saddened by the news of today's shooting in Halle,” said Liliane Maury Pasquier, reacting to reports that at least two people have died in an attack near a synagogue in the town.

Peace Day: PACE President invites us to take a personal stand against violence and inequality

21/09/2019 | President

On the occasion of the International Day of Peace – celebrated every year on 21 September – the PACE President took part in a panel discussion in London on “Take a Stand: Say no to Sexism and Harassment”.

Sexism and harassment: current situation and solutions, at the heart of a ‘Peace One Day’ event in London

18/09/2019 | President

On the occasion of the International Day of Peace, Liliane Maury Pasquier will participate in a panel discussion on the extent of sexism and harassment against women, with a particular focus on solutions and good practices.

Azerbaijan: the President calls for open and frank dialogue and increased co-operation

13/09/2019 | President

Following her visit to Azerbaijan, PACE President Liliane Maury Pasquier called for open and frank dialogue and increased co-operation between the Council of Europe and Azerbaijan.

PACE President makes official visit to Azerbaijan

10/09/2019 | President

Liliane Maury Pasquier is to make an official visit to Azerbaijan from 11-12 September, during which she is due to meet, in particular, the President of the Republic, the Speaker of Parliament and the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

In Riga, PACE President calls for the ‘anchoring’ of human rights in parliamentary work

10/09/2019 | President

Speaking in Riga at the opening of a parliamentary conference, Liliane Maury Pasquier highlighted that “the only way to succeed in responding to today’s main challenges is to anchor human rights more firmly in our work”.

PACE President welcomes exchange of prisoners between Russia and Ukraine

07/09/2019 | President

“I would like to welcome the exchange of prisoners that is taking place today, following negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow,” said Liliane Maury Pasquier, President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE).

PACE President in Riga for conference on the role of parliaments in implementing Convention standards

06/09/2019 | President

Liliane Maury Pasquier, President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), is to make a working visit to Latvia on 9 and 10 September 2019, during which she will address a parliamentary conference in Riga on the key role of national parliaments in implementing the standards...

After 70 years of the Geneva Conventions, civilians and the wounded in warfare ‘more at risk than ever’

12/08/2019 | President

"Seventy years ago today, the four Geneva Conventions were opened for signature, with the aim of protecting all human beings during wars and armed conflicts,” said PACE President Liliane Maury Pasquier.