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PACE backs plan for political transition towards peace and stability in Syria

28/06/2019 | Session

The Parliamentary Assembly has urged the international community to "seize the current opportunity to find lasting peace” in Syria, and back a UN-led proposal to set up a Constitutional Committee.

Combating violence in all its forms against migrant children

27/06/2019 | Session

The Assembly expressed its concern about the “serious threats” faced by migrant children on their way to Europe and important gaps in the policies and procedures, which limit the legal opportunities for migration in Europe

Combating violence against children should be a national priority

27/06/2019 | Session

PACE has called on member States to make the fight against violence against children a “national priority” and, has encouraged parliaments to step up their involvement in the target 16.2 of the Sustainable Development Goals.

PACE elects Anja Seibert-Fohr judge to the European Court of Human Rights in respect of Germany

27/06/2019 | Session

The Parliamentary Assembly today elected Anja Seibert-Fohr as judge to the European Court of Human Rights in respect of Germany. Her term of office of nine years shall commence as from 1 January 2020.

PACE calls for re-opening of Boris Nemtsov murder investigation

27/06/2019 | Session

PACE has called on the Russian authorities to “re-open and continue” their investigation into the murder of opposition leader Boris Nemtsov, listing a number of “serious concerns” over its independence and effectiveness.

PACE continues post-monitoring dialogue with Bulgaria despite the progress made

27/06/2019 | Session

PACE decided to continue the post-monitoring dialogue with Bulgaria, noting that despite “substantial progress” made by the country since the last report in 2013, a number of outstanding concerns still existed.

PACE ratifies Spanish delegation’s credentials

26/06/2019 | Session

Following the opinion adopted by its Committee on Rules of Procedure, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe today ratified the credentials of the Spanish parliamentary delegation.

Election of a Vice-President in respect of the Russian Federation

26/06/2019 | Session

In the context of the election of a Vice-President in respect of the Russian Federation, the Assembly decided to hold a vote by secret ballot on the election of the candidate proposed by the Russian delegation, Leonid Slutskiy.

Assembly calls for an end to coercive practices in mental health

26/06/2019 | Session

The Assembly today urged Council of Europe member States to “immediately start to transition to the abolition of coercive practices in mental health settings”. The parliamentarians called for effective and accessible support services.

Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa: ‘The Council of Europe's pan-European heritage must be preserved’

26/06/2019 | Session

“Portugal has owed the Council of Europe a permanent inspiration since 1976, on which our democratic consensus has largely been based, which requires a long-term commitment,” said Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.

PACE ratifies Russian delegation’s credentials

26/06/2019 | Session

PACE has voted to ratify the credentials of the Russian delegation after they were challenged on substantial grounds, declaring it remained “committed to dialogue as a means of reaching lasting solutions”.

Marija Pejčinović Burić elected Secretary General of the Council of Europe

26/06/2019 | Session

The Assembly today elected Marija Pejčinović Burić (Croatia) Secretary General of the Council of Europe for a five-year term beginning on 18 September 2019. She obtained 159 votes, an absolute majority.