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International Press Freedom Day: 2014 - a particularly hard year

30/04/2015 | President

“2014 has been a particularly hard year for the press", Anne Brasseur said on the eve of the International Press Freedom Day, expressing concern about the repeated violations of the freedom of expression.

President congratulates Latvian authorities on progress achieved

28/04/2015 | President

Latvia has made considerable efforts to fulfill its Council of Europe commitments and obligations. It remains a solid partner and a strong defender of democratic values on the continent, Anne Brasseur said at the end of an official visit.

All democratic forces need to join hands in combating hatred and intolerance

26/04/2015 | President

“All democratic forces need to join hands in combating hatred and intolerance,” said Anne Brasseur at the end of a panel discussion on “Thinking the unthinkable: what is next in store for us?” during the 2015 Lennart Meri Conference.

CIA secret prison: PACE President welcomes admission by former Romanian President

24/04/2015 | President

"In view of Romanian former President Iliescu’s admission of a 'CIA facility' in his country, it is now up to the Romanian authorities to conduct a serious investigation into the facts," said PACE President Anne Brasseur.

25th anniversary of the North-South Centre: a unique tool for the promotion of our values beyond Europe

23/04/2015 | President

On the occasion of the North-South Centre’s 25th anniversary, PACE President Anne Brasseur urged all member States which are not already part to the Council of Europe North-South Centre to consider joining it.

Latvia: PACE President makes official visit

22/04/2015 | President

Anne Brasseur will make an official visit to Latvia from 26 to 28 April. Meetings are scheduled in Riga with the Speaker of the Parliament and with the Foreign Affairs, Interior and Culture Ministers.

Estonia: PACE President to participate in Lennart Meri Conference and to hold bilateral meetings

22/04/2015 | President

Anne Brasseur will travel to Estonia from 25 to 26 April. In Tallinn, she will participate in a round table on the occasion of the Lennart Meri Conference 2015. She is also due to meet the Speaker of the Parliament.

Anne Brasseur: the situation in Ukraine and the migration tragedy, our two main challenges

20/04/2015 | President

Human rights are universal. Refugees must be able to live in dignity and in decent conditions! Our Assembly is duty bound to launch a discussion on the migration issue from a human rights perspective.

Boat tragedy South of Lampedusa: President deeply shocked

19/04/2015 | President

“Hundreds of people are reported to have died while trying to cross the Mediterranean, south of the Italian island of Lampedusa. I am deeply shocked by this awful tragedy", PACE President Anne Brasseur said.

President welcomes Armenia’s steady advancement on path of reform

15/04/2015 | President

Speaking at the end of a visit to Armenia, Anne Brasseur has welcomed the steady advancement of this country on the path of implementing the commitments and obligations it undertook when joining the Council of Europe.

PACE President, ending visit: Turkey is more essential than ever

10/04/2015 | President

Turkey’s role in Europe is more than ever essential, said Anne Brasseur, speaking at the end of a visit to Ankara, Gazientep and Istanbul ; it is facing enormous challenges in view of its geographical position.

PACE President on official visit to Armenia

09/04/2015 | President

Anne Brasseur will make an official visit to Armenia from 13 to 15 April. She is due to meet notably the President of the Republic, the Prime Minister, the Speaker of the National Assembly and the Foreign Minister.