21/03/2025 | European Conference of Presidents of Parliament
“Our unity and solidarity are the strongest defense against malign foreign and domestic forces intent on undermining democracy and peace”, today said the PACE President, Theodoros Rousopoulos, presenting the conclusions of the European Conference of Presidents of Parliament. “The Conference looks...
21/03/2025 | European Conference of Presidents of Parliament
Speaking today at the European Conference of Presidents of Parliaments in Strasbourg, Lorenzo Fontana, President of the Italian Chamber of Deputies, spoke of the worrying phenomenon of violence against politicians “which has a serious impact on civil coexistence and the very resilience of...
21/03/2025 | European Conference of Presidents of Parliament
“It is shocking and heart breaking to think that being a Member of Parliament, representing a constituency’s interests, is one of the riskiest professions in the country”, today Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons said today addressing the European Conference of Speakers of...
21/03/2025 | European Conference of Presidents of Parliament
“Enhancing the efficiency and accessibility of parliamentary information through AI has become one of our strategic priorities. With nearly seven years of practical experience, we have directly observed both the considerable benefits and significant considerations inherent in the deployment of AI...
21/03/2025 | European Conference of Presidents of Parliament
In a series of MediaBox interviews, the President of the Assembly and key-note speakers participating in the European Conference of Presidents of Parliament shared their views on the main topics discussed during the event. Watch the interviews on YouTube below: • Theodoros Rousopoulos, President...
20/03/2025 | European Conference of Presidents of Parliament
“We live in an era where financial influence dictates many political decisions. We recently witnessed an inauguration ceremony where billionaires seated in the front row, while government ministers were placed behind them. Instead of serving the interests of the few powerful elites, we serve the...
20/03/2025 | European Conference of Presidents of Parliament
“In the face of our democracies being targeted, our rule of law threatened, our fundamental values violently challenged, we Presidents of Assemblies bear an historic responsibility, that of being the bulwarks of our rule of law against of the perils that threaten them,” Yaël Braun-Pivet...
20/03/2025 | European Conference of Presidents of Parliament
Addressing the European Conference of Presidents of Parliament, Ruslan Stefanchuk, Speaker of the Ukrainian Parliament, appealed for unwavering support in Ukraine’s fight against Russian aggression. “No matter how hard it gets, no matter what we face, we will never stop. We will not stop fighting...
20/03/2025 | European Conference of Presidents of Parliament
“The values of the Council of Europe have never been under such pressure”, today said Bärbel Bas, President of the Bundestag said today addressing the European Conference of Presidents of Parliament, in Strasbourg. “We must defend democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. Our parliaments...
20/03/2025 | European Conference of Presidents of Parliament
Women Speakers and Presidents of Parliament met this morning for a working breakfast on the margins of the European Conference of Presidents of Parliament in Strasbourg to share national experiences on progress towards parity and the role of women in enhancing peace and security. Some 18 Speakers...
20/03/2025 | European Conference of Presidents of Parliament
“Freedom of expression is one of the main pillars on which our democracies and the future of our societies are based. Without freedom of expression, there may be something else, but not full democracies. Therefore, it is essential to protect it with all the means at our disposal”, today said...
20/03/2025 | European Conference of Presidents of Parliament
“In an era marked by digital transformation and rising societal divisions, safeguarding freedom of expression is crucial for the preservation of democracy and human dignity,” today said Þórunn Sveinbjarnardóttir, Speaker of the Icelandic Parliament, addressing the European Conference of...