17/11/2016 | Migration, International Protection and Economic Co-operation
"While travelling from their homes, in search of a secure environment, migrant children may become victims of some of the worst forms of violence", said Doris Fiala ahead of the European Day on the Protection of Children.
17/11/2016 | Legal Affairs and Human Rights
I regret that the Russian Federation announced its intention to withdraw its signature from the Rome Statute, said Alain Destexhe, rapporteur charged with the follow-up to the report on co-operation with the International Criminal Court.
16/11/2016 | Culture, Science, Education and Media
Returning from Turkey, Volodymyr Ariev, Rapporteur on "attacks against journalists and media freedom in Europe", expressed concern with regard to the protection of journalists in the country.
15/11/2016 | Migration, International Protection and Economic Co-operation
The committee is organising a visit to Vordernberg immigration detention centre in Austria on 15-16 November, as part of its ongoing programme of visits in Council of Europe member States.
15/11/2016 | News
“As the leader of the sporting world, the IOC fully supports the #NoHateNoFear initiative. We know that only by standing together we can achieve a world free of hate and of fear,” said the IOC President.
14/11/2016 | Standing Committee
The Standing Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly will meet in Nicosia on Friday 25 November, in the context of the Cypriot Chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers (22 November 2016 – 19 May 2017).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.