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Is the EBRD’s model of promoting democracy through investment having any effect?

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.”

Protecting human rights during transfers of prisoners

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.

Preventing and reducing stress at work

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.

Culture and heritage are important assets to strengthen democracy

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.

More development co-operation to prevent migration crises

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.

Preserving and enhancing intangible cultural heritage

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.

Parliamentarians must give higher political priority to fighting sexism and violence against women

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.

Artificial intelligence: ‘we need a human rights-sensitive approach’

27/02/2019 | President

The President called for a more human rights-sensitive approach in the work on artificial intelligence, addressing a Conference in Helsinki organised by the Finnish Chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers.

Doris Fiala: ‘NGOs which assist migrants and refugees should be supported by member States’

27/02/2019 | Migration, International Protection and Economic Co-operation

“We must recognise with gratitude the work done by so many Non-Governmental Organisations which assist migrants and refugees,” said Doris Fiala, Chairperson of the Committee on Migration on World NGO Day .

PACE monitors express concern at resignations of Albanian MPs

26/02/2019 | Monitoring

The co-rapporteurs for the monitoring of Albania by the PACE, Andrej Hunko and Joseph O’Reilly, have expressed concern at the resignation of opposition MPs from their parliamentary mandates.

Moldova : fundamental rights generally respected, though campaign tainted by violations

25/02/2019 | Election observation

Parliamentary elections were competitive and fundamental rights were generally respected, but the campaign took place against the backdrop of disaffection with public institutions, the international observers concluded.

Standing Committee to look at combating violence against women

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.