29/07/2016 | Culture, Science, Education and Media
The General Rapporteur on media freedom has asked for urgent clarification of the current situation regarding the closures of media outlets and the criminal prosecutions of journalists.
28/07/2016 | President
Parliamentarians speak out in support of the #NoHateNoFear initiative launched by Pedro Agramunt during the Assembly’s June plenary session. In a new video, they express why this message is so important to counter terrorism.
23/07/2016 | President
"I deplore last night's shocking events in Munich," said PACE President Pedro Agramunt. "My thoughts are with the victims and the loved ones of those who died."
21/07/2016 | Equality and Non-Discrimination
"In a world which faces increasing hate and violence, we need to stay strong and true to our values,” said the General Rapporteur on combating intolerance, speaking on the eve of the European Day for the Victims of Hate Crime.
21/07/2016 | Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development
PACE rapporteur Sevinj Fataliyeva has called on European governments to develop more effective policies against political and religious radicalisation amongst young or marginalised people with foreign backgrounds.
18/07/2016 | President
The PACE President, while condemning the attempted coup in Turkey, says the swift dismissal and arrest of thousands in its aftermath raises questions, and expresses concern at suggestions of re-instating the death penalty.
16/07/2016 | President
Following the attempted coup, Pedro Agramunt called for respect of democratic institutions and Council of Europe standards in Turkey. "Turkey is our member State and we support Turkey's democratic institutions and authorities", he said.
15/07/2016 | President
“I strongly condemn the attack in Nice on Bastille Day. It is an attack on France – one of our member States – and an attack on Europe, our symbols and the values that unite us,” said PACE President Pedro Agramunt.
07/07/2016 | Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development
A delegation led by Pedro Agramunt and the Chairperson of the Sub-Committee on the Europe Prize, Jean-Claude Frécon, presented the Europe Prize to the Mayor of Girona, the Prize-winner for 2016, on Friday 8 July.
04/07/2016 | Monitoring
“We noted that reform processes have accelerated, resulting in the adoption of new laws on the Prosecutor’s office, the media and the fight against corruption, which is welcome," said Valentina Leskaj and Ögmundur Jónasson.
02/07/2016 | President
Ending his official visit to Georgia, Parliamentary Assembly President Pedro Agramunt commended Georgia’s European aspirations and commitment to Council of Europe values.
01/07/2016 | President
“Parliamentary diplomacy is a key to solving complex problems such as international terrorism, the refugee crisis, ‘frozen’ conflicts and institutional crises,” said Pedro Agramunt, addressing the 25th Annual Session of the OSCE PA.