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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.

Co-rapporteurs on Albania welcome justice reform and encourage further reforms

02/11/2016 | Monitoring

Following their visit to Albania,the co-rapporteurs Andrej Hunko and Joseph O'Reilly, applauded the adoption of the constitutional amendments paving the way for a thorough and comprehensive reform of the judiciary.

Voting assessed positively in competitive run-off elections in Georgia, although legislative framework lacking

31/10/2016 | Election observation

The 30 Oct. parliamentary run-offs in Georgia were competitive and administered in a manner that respected the rights of candidates and voters, despite lacking a legal framework for the 2nd round and complaints related to 1st round results.

Moldova presidential election : fundamental freedoms respected, but biased media coverage marred campaign

31/10/2016 | Election observation

The presidential election provided ample opportunity for voters to express their preference, but the campaign was marred by widespread abuse of state resources, biased media coverage and a lack of transparency in campaign finance.

PACE President to make official visit to Monaco

28/10/2016 | President

Pedro Agramunt will make an official visit to the Principality of Monaco on 3-4 November. He will meet, in particular, the President of the National Council and the Government Counsellor, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation.

Serbia : PACE rapporteurs welcome steps to strengthen the judiciary

28/10/2016 | Monitoring

Co-rapporteurs for the monitoring of Serbia, Maria Guzenina and Samad Seyidov, welcomed the steps taken by the authorities to strengthen the independence and efficiency of the judiciary, in line with Resolution 1858 (2012).

Co-rapporteurs carry out a monitoring visit to Albania

26/10/2016 | Monitoring

Andrej Hunko and Joseph O'Reilly, PACE co-rapporteurs for the monitoring of obligations and commitments by Albania, started today a fact-finding visit in the country which will end on 28 October.