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To alert parliamentarians to the importance of ratifying the Council of Europe’s MEDICRIME Convention

20/11/2015 | Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development

In Paris on 24 November the committee is organising a parliamentary conference on the MEDICRIME Convention, the treaty on the counterfeiting of medical products and similar crimes.

Plaque of Honour awarded to Cervia (Italy)

20/11/2015 | Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development

The town of Cervia (Italy) will receive the Plaque of Honour of the Parliamentary Assembly on Thursday, 26 November 2015. Laura Puppato, Member of the Parliamentary Assembly will present this distinction.

PACE President condemns ‘cold-blooded inhumanity’ of recent wave of terrorist attacks

20/11/2015 | President

Anne Brasseur, speaking during the World Forum for Democracy, has condemned, in the strongest possible terms, the wave of terrorist attacks by IS against France, Lebanon and Russia, as well as other states earlier this year.

PACE rapporteurs, ending visit, praise Montenegro’s stabilising role but list areas needing further action

20/11/2015 | Monitoring

At the end of a fact-finding visit to Podgorica, Terry Leyden and Ionut Marian Stroe, co-rapporteurs for post-monitoring dialogue with Montenegro, have welcomed the continuing positive role played by the country in stabilising the region.

Standing Committee meets in Sofia as Bulgaria takes over CoE Chairmanship

19/11/2015 | Standing Committee

The Standing Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly will meet in Sofia on Friday 27 November, in the context of the Bulgarian Chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers (November 2015-May 2016).

How to regulate the funding of political parties and electoral campaigns?

19/11/2015 | Rules, Ethics and Immunities

A seminar, organised in co-operation with the PACE Parliamentary Project Support Division, will take place on 10-11 December 2015 on the theme: “Funding of political parties and electoral campaigns: legislation and control mechanisms”.

How to regulate the funding of political parties and electoral campaigns?

19/11/2015 | Parliamentary support

A seminar, organised in co-operation with the PACE Committee on Rules of Procedure, will take place on 10-11 December 2015 on the theme: “Funding of political parties and electoral campaigns: legislation and control mechanisms”.

Anne Brasseur: raising awareness is essential for protecting children from sexual abuse

18/11/2015 | President

The goal of this Day is to raise awareness about sexual abuse and encourage an open dialogue in order to help prevent abuse, said PACE President Anne Brasseur today.

Surveillance and protection of freedoms – what is the right dose?

18/11/2015 | President

The issue of mass surveillance of citizens has received much attention, especially after the revelations made by Edward Snowden, with a growing tension between the concern for safety and the protection of freedoms, said Anne Brasseur.

Cyprus marks first European Day on the Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse

17/11/2015 | Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development

The newly established European Day on the Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse will be presented at a press conference at 11 am on Wednesday 18 November in Nicosia.

PACE rapporteur on migration transit countries, ending Western Balkans visit, urges greater international...

16/11/2015 | Migration, International Protection and Economic Co-operation

Tineke Strik has expressed her appreciation for the efforts of state authorities, international organisations and NGOs in providing basic protection to the unprecedented numbers of people crossing the Western Balkans.

Shock and sorrow: Anne Brasseur reacts to the Paris attacks

14/11/2015 | President

"I am deeply shocked and appalled by the barbaric terrorist attacks perpetrated last night in Paris. On behalf of the Assembly, I extend my deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims," said Anne Brasseur.