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“Stop using language which discriminates against migrants”

17/12/2014 | President

2014 has been another deadly year for migrants in the Mediterranean. According to UNHCR data, at least 207,000 people have embarked on risky journeys, while 3,400 have reputedly died trying to reach Europe,” said Anne Brasseur.

President expresses grave concern at media arrests in Turkey

15/12/2014 | President

PACE President Anne Brasseur has expressed grave concern at the arrests of a number of journalists and media representatives in Turkey. “Media freedom is one of the pillars of a democratic society,” she reminded.

‘The Council of Europe is more important than ever’, says Anne Brasseur

11/12/2014 | President

"The Council of Europe's role is more important than ever, given the challenges Europe faces in the field of human rights, democracy and the rule of law," says Anne Brasseur, ending a three-day visit to France.

Pressure on Ilgar Mammadov’s lawyer is unacceptable

10/12/2014 | President

PACE President Anne Brasseur deplores the fact that Khalid Bagirov, the lawyer of Azerbaijani civil society activist Ilgar Mammadov, has had his licence to practice suspended.

We must redouble our efforts to eliminate corruption, says Anne Brasseur

09/12/2014 | President

On the occasion of International Anti-Corruption Day, Anne Brasseur has called on member countries to carry out far-reaching reforms so as to address the shortcomings and vulnerability of existing anti-corruption systems.

Deep concern at the detention of Azerbaijani journalist Khadija Ismayilova

05/12/2014 | President

“Khadija Ismayilova is one the long-standing partners of the Council of Europe. I was shocked by the information she provided to me regarding pressure exercised against her", PACE President declared.

PACE President in Paris for an official visit

04/12/2014 | President

PACE President Anne Brasseur will make an official visit to Paris on 9 and 10 December 2014, during which, she is due to meet Claude Bartolone, Speaker of the National Assembly, and Gerard Larcher, Speaker of the Senate.

On World AIDS Day, PACE President backs UN ‘close the gap’ campaign for people living with HIV

01/12/2014 | President

On World Aids Day, PACE President Anne Brasseur is giving her full support to the UN’s “close the gap” campaign, which aims to end AIDS/HIV by 2030.

Human rights, a watchword for the Luxembourg Prime Minister

01/12/2014 | President

Anne Brasseur met with Luxembourg Prime Minister Xavier Bettel, on the occasion of his official visit to Strasbourg to discuss the political priorities of the Council of Europe and means of implementing them.

PACE President congratulates new Ukrainian Speaker on his election

28/11/2014 | President

In a letter to the new Speaker of Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada, Volodymyr Hroisman, the President of the Parliamentary Assembly, Anne Brasseur, congratulated him on his election.

Anne Brasseur: ‘Globalisation must be humanised and democratised’

25/11/2014 | President

“We welcome your commitment to upholding the values underpinning the European Convention on Human Rights, values that unite Europeans,” said Anne Brasseur, welcoming Pope Francis today.

We must unite in order to combat what Pope Francis rightly calls ‘the globalisation of indifference’

21/11/2014 | President

Pope Francis will pay an official visit to the Council of Europe on Tuesday, 25 November. His Holiness will address the Organisation in a solemn session gathering all its institutions at 12.40 pm.