08/09/2017 | Transparency and Integrity
The Investigation Body set up by the PACE to look into allegations of corruption made against certain members and/or former members of the Assembly met on 4-7 September for its first round of witness hearings.
07/09/2017 | Migration, International Protection and Economic Co-operation
"Diasporas are much more than movements of populations: they are a factor in cultural enrichment and plurality, in both the countries of reception and origin," said Eduardo Ferro Rodrigues.
07/09/2017 | Migration, International Protection and Economic Co-operation
“Migration is an opportunity for making our societies stronger and better adapting them to the challenges of the modern world,” said René Rouquet, Vice-President of the PACE, in Lisbon today in his opening speech.
07/09/2017 | Monitoring
While welcoming the ongoing dialogue with the authorities, the committee expresses concerns regarding, in particular, checks and balances, the functioning of the judiciary and freedom of expression and association.
07/09/2017 | Migration, International Protection and Economic Co-operation
« Policies for diasporas are sorely needed. The expertise of the Council of Europe together with national parliamentarians and diaspora associations can help ensure that new policies promote the inclusion of diasporas in host societies », today said Tomas Bocek.
06/09/2017 | Legal Affairs and Human Rights
The committee expressed concern about some recent developments which put at risk respect for the rule of law, in particular, the independence of the judiciary and the principle of the separation of powers in five member States.
06/09/2017 | Transparency and Integrity
"We welcome all initiatives aimed at shedding light on alleged corruption within PACE," said Sir Roger Gale, speaking in response to the joint investigation by a series of news outlets in relation to so-called "caviar diplomacy".
06/09/2017 | Political Affairs and Democracy
According to the Committee on Political Affairs and Democracy, which met today in Paris, multilateralism is the only means of achieving results in the fight against international tax evasion and avoidance.
06/09/2017 | Political Affairs and Democracy
The committee today unanimously called for a Council of Europe Summit "to preserve and further strengthen the unique Pan-European project, currently threatened by divisions and a weakening of member States' commitment."
06/09/2017 | Political Affairs and Democracy
Jordan is “moving in the right direction”, though reforms are advancing more slowly than planned, according to PACE’s Political Affairs Committee, meeting in Paris today.
05/09/2017 | Bureau
At its meeting on 4 September, the PACE Bureau acknowledged the formation of the Free Democrats Group (FDG), in line with Rule 19 of the Assembly’s Rules of Procedure. There are now six political groups in the Assembly.
05/09/2017 | Legal Affairs and Human Rights
Since the Azerbaijani Chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe and the adoption by the PACE of Resolution 2062 (2015), concerns persist regarding the human rights situation and the functioning of justice.