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Parliamentary elections in the Republic of Moldova: statement by pre-electoral delegation

31/01/2019 | Election observation

The PACE pre-electoral delegation calls on the relevant authorities to take the necessary steps to ensure the right of citizens to free elections according to the international commitments of the Republic of Moldova.

More needs to be done to improve the situation of migrants and refugees on the Greek islands

31/01/2019 | Migration, International Protection and Economic Co-operation

The Committee stated that the Greek authorities should rapidly improve the housing, sanitary and security situations inside the overcrowded Reception and Identification Centres of Lesbos, Samos and Chios.

A committee recommends the waiving of anonymity for all future human gamete donations

30/01/2019 | Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development

“Anonymity should be waived for all future human gamete donations in Europe”, the Committee on Social Affairs, said, adopting a draft recommendation with a view to a debate in the Assembly’s next session.

Rapporteur welcomes interim measures taken for SeaWatch 3

29/01/2019 | Migration, International Protection and Economic Co-operation

“I welcome the decision of the European Court of Human Rights to grant an interim measure regarding the Dutch vessel SeaWatch 3 anchored outside the Sicilian harbour of Syracuse,” said Petra De Sutter.

Monitors welcome Leyla Güven’s release, urge her to end hunger strike

28/01/2019 | Monitoring

PACE’s co-rapporteurs for the monitoring of Turkey, Marianne Mikko and Nigel Evans have welcomed the decision of the High Penal Court of Diyarbakir to release Leyla Güven from prison.

Deprivation of nationality as an anti-terror measure may be ‘at odds with human rights’

25/01/2019 | Session

The deprivation of nationality in the context of counter-terrorism strategies is “a drastic measure which can be extremely socially divisive” and may be “at odds with human rights”, according to PACE.

President welcomes ratification of ‘name deal’

25/01/2019 | President

PACE President Liliane Maury Pasquier today welcomed the ratification by the Hellenic Parliament of the “Prespa Agreement” reached on 17 June 2018 between Skopje and Athens.

Improving follow-up to CPT recommendations

25/01/2019 | Session

PACE called the national parliaments to react promptly to CPT reports concerning their country, by holding their governments to account for the timely implementation of CPT recommendations.

PACE delegation makes pre-electoral visit to the Republic of Moldova

25/01/2019 | Election observation

A delegation, headed by Claude Kern, is to make a pre-electoral visit to the Republic of Moldova on 29-30 January to assess the election campaign and political climate ahead of the 24 February parliamentary elections.

The role of culture and heritage in supporting the local and regional economy

24/01/2019 | Culture, Science, Education and Media

Culture and heritage have a useful role to play in regions and localities by supporting their economies and by improving cooperation with their communities, the Committee on Culture said.

PACE urges Russia to release Ukrainian servicemen, ensure free passage in the Sea of Azov and Kerch Strait

24/01/2019 | Session

The Parliamentary Assembly has urged Russia to immediately release Ukrainian servicemen, to ensure freedom of passage in the Sea of Azov and the Kerch Strait, and to refrain from violence in the area.

Safeguarding the rights of persons belonging to national minorities

24/01/2019 | Session

The Assembly reiterated its appeal to all member States “to respond positively and pay close attention to the needs of persons belonging to national minorities and to safeguard their rights”.