24/05/2019 | Standing Committee
After seven years of implementation of the partnership for democracy between the Parliament of Morocco and PACE, the Standing Committee has made a “positive assessment” of its results, stressing the progress in strengthening democratic governance and the rule of law.
24/05/2019 | Standing Committee
“Despite the difficulties it is facing, the Council of Europe remains the best example of what effective and ambitious multilateralism can achieve,” says Amélie de Montchalin, Minister of State for European Affairs.
15/05/2019 | Standing Committee
The Council of Europe Standing Committee is meeting in Paris under the French Chairmanship of the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers. Today's meeting is streamed live.
01/03/2019 | Standing Committee
Unanimously approving a report by Hendrik Daems today, the Assembly said: “It is not yet clear whether, and, if yes, to what extent, the Bank’s activities to develop market economy has had an impact on promoting democracy.”
01/03/2019 | Standing Committee
Unacceptable conditions during transfers of prisoners may amount to inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, contrary to Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights, PACE’s Standing Committee has underlined.
01/03/2019 | Standing Committee
“The prevention, management and reduction of stress at work need to be taken into account at different levels of governance and in the private sector,” said the Standing Committee, which called on member States to identify legislative gaps.
01/03/2019 | Standing Committee
The Standing Committee, meeting in Paris, has stressed the importance of culture and heritage in sustaining local and regional economies, improving co-operation with communities and strengthening democracy in Europe.
01/03/2019 | Standing Committee
Not only does development co-operation reduce inequalities, but it could also help to prevent a sharp increase in migration flows in the future, declared the Standing Committee during its meeting in Paris.
01/03/2019 | Standing Committee
According to the Standing Committee, it is important to safeguard intangible cultural heritage, which includes traditions from the past, such as the performing arts, social practices or practices concerning nature.
01/03/2019 | Standing Committee
"The positive impact of implementation of the Istanbul Convention is already visible," said GREVIO President Feride Acar, speaking during an exchange of views in PACE's Standing Committee.
21/02/2019 | Standing Committee
The Standing Committee will meet in Paris on 1st March. After an address by Liliane Maury Pasquier, the parliamentarians will hold an exchange of views with the President of the experts on Action against Violence against Women.
23/11/2018 | Standing Committee
“Our Assembly must send a loud and clear message that sexism and sexual abuse in parliaments across Europe are simply unacceptable,” said PACE President Liliane Maury Pasquier in Helsinki, launching a hashtag campaign.