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President: “Stand up and show support for refugees”

19/06/2016 | President

On the occasion of the World Refugee Day, PACE President Pedro Agramunt calls on all Europeans to stand up and show their solidarity and support for the more than 50 million refugees worldwide.

Orlando: President condemns the attack and expresses solidarity with victims and the LGBT community

13/06/2016 | President

Pedro Agramunt expressed his shock at and condemnation of the Orlando terror attack that left 50 people dead and more than 50 wounded. He expressed his solidarity with the American people, the victims and with the LGBT community.

President ends official visit to Turkey, condemns new terrorist attack

08/06/2016 | President

Speaking today at the end the end of his visit to Turkey, PACE President Pedro Agramunt reiterated his full support to Turkey, in the face of the many challenges the country is facing.

Istanbul bomb attack: PACE President condemns terrorists’ blind fanaticism

07/06/2016 | President

Pedro Agramunt, currently visiting Turkey, strongly condemned the attack near Beyazit Square, in Istanbul. He expressed solidarity with the Turkish people and authorities and adressed his condolences to the families of the victims.

PACE President to meet Turkish leaders in Ankara

02/06/2016 | President

PACE President Pedro Agramunt is to meet Turkish leaders during a two-day official visit to Turkey on 6-7 June. Meetings are foreseen notably with Turkey’s President, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister.

The Portuguese Assembly joins the #NoHateNoFear initiative

01/06/2016 | President

The Portuguese Assembly has joined the #NoHateNoFear initiative launched by Pedro Agramunt, with the participation of Eduardo Ferro Rodrigues, President of the Portuguese Assembly, as well as some deputies, for a photo session.

PACE President calls on Ukrainian parliament to pass judges’ reform

31/05/2016 | President

The President of the Parliamentary Assembly, Pedro Agramunt, calls on all members of the Verkhovna Rada, across the board, to approve the constitutional amendments relating to the reform of the judiciary.

'Greece needs our full support'

30/05/2016 | President

“The Greek authorities must cope with a disproportionate share of Europe’s responsibility to care for migrants, refugees and asylum seekers,” PACE President, Pedro Agramunt, said in Athens.

PACE delegation visiting refugee camps in Athens and on Lesvos

27/05/2016 | President

A PACE delegation chaired by its President Pedro Agramunt will visit several refugee camps in Athens and on Lesvos on 30-31 May. On this occasion, President Pedro Agramunt will hold a meeting with Alexis Tsipras and Nikolaos Voutsis.

President warmly welcomes release of PACE member Nadiia Savchenko

25/05/2016 | President

"The release of my fellow PACE member Nadiia Savchenko is excellent news," said Pedro Agramunt. "I commend both Russia and Ukraine for making this possible, and I look forward to welcoming her in Strasbourg soon", he added.

PACE President welcomes the decision of Azerbaijan's Supreme Court to release Khadija Ismayilova

25/05/2016 | President

Pedro Agramunt, President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, has welcomed the decision today of the Supreme Court of Azerbaijan to release investigative journalist Khadija Ismayilova.

President to CIS: ‘Let us work together to tackle global challenges’

20/05/2016 | President

Pedro Agramunt praised the role that parliamentary assemblies can play in promoting dialogue and co-operation between states in tackling the global challenges of combating international terrorism and addressing the refugee crisis.