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Video message from Doris Fiala, General Rapporteur on ending immigration detention of children

17/12/2015 | Migration, International Protection and Economic Co-operation

On the occasion of 18 December, International Migrants Day, Doris Fiala,General Rapporteur for the Parliamentary Campaign, calls all the member states to end immigration detention of children and use of alternatives to detention.

International Migrants Day: PACE members to visit detention centres

16/12/2015 | Migration, International Protection and Economic Co-operation

To mark International Migrants Day, Parliamentary Assembly members will visit detention centers and other administrative facilities for irregular migrants and asylum seekers, in different member States.

‘Migration is a global issue that requires local action’

16/12/2015 | President

“Many refugees who have arrived in Europe will remain and we must propose lasting solutions to their integration,” Anne Brasseur said at a conference on 'A comprehensive humanitarian and political response to the migration crisis'.

Thierry Mariani: “Migrants must not be equated with terrorists”

16/12/2015 | Migration, International Protection and Economic Co-operation

“We need new solutions to respond to the current migration and refugee crisis and develop a clear roadmap for future action by our parliaments and institutions”, Thierry Mariani stressed today, at the opening of a conference in Paris.

“We need more of the UK in Europe, during these challenging times, not less”

16/12/2015 | President

At the end of her visit to the United Kingdom, Anne Brasseur highlighted the important role that the United Kingdom has always played as a champion of human rights, a model of democracy and generous international donor.

International Migrants’ Day: statement by the Committee

15/12/2015 | Migration, International Protection and Economic Co-operation

On the occasion of International Migrants Day, the committee calls for a review of European policy on migration and asylum, with emphasis on solidarity ,the protection of human rights and control of external borders.

A common European response and a comprehensive debate to address the refugee crisis

15/12/2015 | Migration, International Protection and Economic Co-operation

The committee is convinced that “only a common European response” can address the present migratory and refugee crisis. It is necessary to address the immediate humanitarian emergency without further delay.

Acknowledge the vulnerability of environmental migrants

15/12/2015 | Migration, International Protection and Economic Co-operation

The flow of environmental migrants will reach 150 even 200 million, by 2050, the Committee on Migrations warned today. But there is no agreement on the terminology used to describe victims of forced migration.

International co-operation and intelligence sharing to combat migrant smuggling

15/12/2015 | Migration, International Protection and Economic Co-operation

International co-operation and intelligence sharing are essential if the activities of organised criminal groups related to migration are to be combated effectively, according to the Migration Committee.

“The year may be reaching an end but the human rights challenges continue”

14/12/2015 | President

“The year may be reaching an end but the human rights challenges and our responsibility to speak out about them continue”, Anne Brasseur said, in the Bureau meeting in London today.

PACE President: high-level bilateral contacts in London

11/12/2015 | President

Anne Brasseur will have meetings in London on 14-15 December with the Speaker of the House of Commons, the Minister of State for Europe, and the Under Secretary of State at the Ministry of Justice.

"Our partnership with Morocco is efficient, stable and constructive", President says

10/12/2015 | President

At the end of her official visit, PACE President welcomed Morocco's commitment to an efficient, stable and constructive partnership with the Council of Europe. "Our values and standards are central to this partnership", she said.