10/10/2018 | Session
The Parliamentary Assembly today held a current affairs debate on “The future of the Council of Europe”, opened by Ioanneta Kavvadia (Greece, UEL). 23 speakers took the floor in the debate.
09/10/2018 | Session
Addressing the Assembly, Tunisian Foreign Minister Khemaies Jhinaoui has paid tribute to the Council of Europe for the precious support it has given to Tunisia during its period of democratic transition.
09/10/2018 | Session
At the end of a debate on strengthening the decision-making process of the Assembly concerning credentials and voting, PACE decided to refer the draft resolution contained in the report by Petra de Sutter back to its Rules Committee.
09/10/2018 | Session
The Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly (PACE) today elected Arnfinn Bårdsen as judge to the European Court of Human Rights in respect of Norway. Mr Bårdsen obtained an absolute majority of votes cast.
09/10/2018 | Session
The Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly (PACE) today elected Darian Pavli as judge to the European Court of Human Rights in respect of Albania. Mr Pavli obtained an absolute majority of votes cast.
09/10/2018 | Session
The Israeli authorities must work with UNICEF, the International Committee of the Red Cross and civil society to change laws, practice and attitudes so as to fully protect the rights of Palestinian minors in the Israeli justice system.
08/10/2018 | Session
Adopting its agenda, the Assembly decided to hold a current affairs debate on “The future of the Council of Europe”. The strengthening of PACE decision-making process concerning credentials and voting will also be discussed.
08/10/2018 | Session
“The debate on possible changes to our Rules of Procedure will dominate the Session. The question is whether our rules enable our Assembly to perform its functions effectively or if they need to be adapted,” the President said.
08/10/2018 | Session
The debate on the progress report of the Bureau and the Standing Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly, presented by Rósa Björk Brynjólfsdóttir today, has covered the following themes:
01/10/2018 | Session
At its autumn session in Strasbourg (8-12 October 2018), the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) is due to discuss the strengthening of its decision-making process concerning credentials and voting.
02/07/2018 | Session
PACE has spelled out a series of steps member States can take to stop the illegal trafficking or – worse – the deliberate destruction of cultural heritage objects, including in architecturally sensitive combat zones.
29/06/2018 | Session
PACE has invited member States to take a series of measures to promote the empowerment of women in the economy, whether they are women employees, in management positions, entrepreneurs, or as regards education and awareness raising.