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President Macron addresses PACE at its Autumn session

25/09/2019 | Session

On the occasion of the Autumn Session in Strasbourg, the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, will address PACE and answer questions from parliamentarians on Tuesday 1 October.

Vice-President in respect of the Russian Federation: the seat remains vacant

28/06/2019 | Session

In the context of the election of a Vice-President of the Assembly in respect of the Russian Federation, the Assembly decided on 25 June to hold a vote by secret ballot on the election of the candidate proposed, Leonid Slutskiy.

Putting an end to policies of pushbacks and expulsion of migrants

28/06/2019 | Session

PACE expressed concern at the pushback policies and practice, which are in clear violation of the rights of asylum-seekers and refugees, including the right to asylum and the right to protection against refoulement.

Free debate on current issues

28/06/2019 | Session

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) held on Friday 28 June a free debate on current issues not included in the Summer session 2019 agenda. Ten parliamentarians took the floor.

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.