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President reacts to the beginning of the verdict on PACE member Nadiya Savchenko

21/03/2016 | President

As the Court reads out its verdict, and given the serious questions regarding the fairness of her trial, I once again call for Nadiya Savchenko’s immediate release, said PACE President Pedro Agramunt.

President calls for intensified co-operation between the Council of Europe and the EU

17/03/2016 | President

In the face of the challenges ahead, in particular the refugee crisis and the rise of populism, we need Pan-European solidarity and a multilateral response based on the standards of the European Convention on Human Rights.

President applauds decision to release 148 prisoners in Azerbaijan

17/03/2016 | President

“I have received the good news that 148 persons have been released today in Azerbaijan, including Anar Mammadli, winner of the Vaclav Havel Prize, along with political activists, journalists and human rights defenders.”

PACE President condemns bombing in Ankara

13/03/2016 | President

Pedro Agramunt strongly condemned the bombing attack in Ankara, and extended his condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims. "This new violence against innocent people cannot be justified," he said.

PACE President meets EU leaders in Brussels

11/03/2016 | President

PACE President Pedro Agramunt has held meetings from 14 to 16 March in Brussels with, in particular, Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission and Martin Schulz, President of the European Parliament.

Concern about the Istanbul Court's decision undermining media freedom

05/03/2016 | President

PACE President has expressed his serious concern at the decision taken by an Istanbul Court to entrust to state-appointed trustees the control of the media group to which Zaman and Today’s Zaman belong.

PACE President, ending visit: I believe Azerbaijan is ‘at a turning point’

01/03/2016 | President

“I believe Azerbaijan is at a turning point which will allow it to improve its relations with Europe and the Council of Europe,” said Pedro Agramunt,ending a two-day state visit to Azerbaijan.

PACE President to make official visit to Azerbaijan

26/02/2016 | President

Pedro Agramunt will make an official visit to Azerbaijan on 29 February-1st March, during which he is due to meet the President of the Republic, the Speaker of the Milli Mejlis and the Minister for Foreign Affairs.

As ten-year torture inquiry ends, Council of Europe states give final responses on CIA ‘secret prisons’

26/02/2016 | President

Pedro Agramunt has welcomed a final round of responses from the governments of Council of Europe member States to questions on their possible involvement in illegal CIA detentions in Europe or “rendition flights”.

PACE President condemns terrorist attack in Ankara

18/02/2016 | President

Following yesterday’s terrorist attack in Ankara, PACE President Pedro Agramunt expressed the Parliamentary Assembly’s deepest sympathies to the people of Turkey and the Turkish authorities.

Spanish Foreign Affairs Minister meets with PACE President

18/02/2016 | President

José Manuel García-Margallo yesterday met with PACE President Pedro Agramunt. The minister expressed his interest in some of the main projects that the new President intends to implement during his mandate.

Pedro Agramunt welcomes the agreement on ceasefire and humanitarian aid in Syria

12/02/2016 | President

“The announcement of an agreement over the cessation of hostilities in Syria as well as on the delivery of humanitarian aid to the population is a welcome and encouraging sign,” said Pedro Agramunt.