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Competitive Moldova presidential run-off: fundamental freedoms respected, but polarised media campaign

14/11/2016 | Election observation

The second round of the presidential election in Moldova was competitive, with respect for fundamental freedoms. The campaign, featuring televised debates, allowed the two candidates to address voters directly.

Pedro Agramunt: an education of citizenship and democracy to immunize our societies against the virus of...

10/11/2016 | President

On the occasion of the opening of the annual Council of Europe Exchange on the religious dimension of intercultural dialogue, PACE President Pedro Agramunt called to respect the common duty to promote a culture of peace and living together.

PACE to observe the 2nd round of the presidential election in the Republic of Moldova

10/11/2016 | Election observation

A five-member PACE delegation, led by Elisabeth Schneider-Schneiter, will travel to the Republic of Moldova from 11 to 14 November to observe the conduct of the 2nd round of the presidential election.

Turkey: the arrest of HDP parliamentarians jeopardises the functioning of democracy

09/11/2016 | Monitoring

Meeting today in Paris, the PACE Monitoring Committee expressed its deep concern at the latest developments in Turkey in the wake of the failed coup d’état of 15 July 2016, which it firmly condemned.

Aleppo will not be the last battle

09/11/2016 | Political Affairs and Democracy

Aleppo will not be the last battle in the war in Syria, even though many are hoping that it will at least pave the way for a resumption of peace talks, said experts invited to a hearing on the situation in Aleppo.

‘Education is one of the most important factors of social development’, said Pedro Agramunt

08/11/2016 | President

Speaking at the World Forum for Democracy in Strasbourg, Pedro Agramunt raised the question of how education could help promote civic engagement and improve opportunities for all.

Bulgaria Presidential election well administered, although accuracy of voters’ lists remains a concern

07/11/2016 | Election observation

An 8-member PACE delegation, led by Joseph O'Reilly and accompanied by representatives of the Venice Commission, visited Bulgaria from 3 to 7 November in order to observe the presidential election.

Syria: the committee calls on the parties to seek a common position and conduct joint international action

07/11/2016 | Political Affairs and Democracy

In a draft resolution adopted unanimously, the committee calls for the immediate implementation of the ceasefire agreement of September and an immediate end by Syrian and Russian forces to all aerial bombardments of Aleppo.

The President congratulates Monegasque authorities for the progress made since 2004

05/11/2016 | President

At the end of his official visit to Monaco (3-4 November 2016), the President of PACE, Pedro Agramunt, congratulated the Monegasque authorities for the progress made since 2004.

Pedro Agramunt deeply concerned by the detention of co-chairs of the HDP party in Turkey

04/11/2016 | President

I am extremely concerned about today’s detention of Selahattin Demirtas and Figen Yuksekdag, co-chairs of HDP – the third political force in Turkey’s Parliament – reportedly, together with 12 other members of parliament, said Pedro Agramunt.

PACE to observe presidential election in Bulgaria

03/11/2016 | Election observation

A 9-member delegation of the PACE, led by Joseph O’Reilly, is travelling to Bulgaria from 4 to 7 November to observe the presidential election.

International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists

02/11/2016 | Culture, Science, Education and Media

We, parliamentarians, have to do our utmost in order to end impunity for crimes against journalists, said Volodymyr Ariev, General Rapporteur on Media Freedom and Safety of Journalists.