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PACE delegation makes pre-electoral visit to the Republic of Moldova

03/11/2014 | Election observation

A PACE delegation, led by Jean-Claude Mignon, will carry out a pre-electoral mission to the Republic of Moldova on 5-6 November, to assess the election campaign and political climate.

Anne Brasseur: improved protection for journalists

03/11/2014 | President

“Too many journalists have paid with their lives, sacrificed their safety or freedom to guarantee us access to information,” said Anne Brasseur, in a seminar on the protection of journalists.

President deplores holding of so-called 'elections' in Donetsk and Luhansk

31/10/2014 | President

I deplore the decision of the self-appointed authorities of the so-called Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics to hold ‘parliamentary and presidential elections’ on 2 November, said Anne Brasseur.

Parliaments must do more to ensure Strasbourg Court judgments are implemented

31/10/2014 | President

Non-implementation of the European Convention on Human Rights and the judgments of the Strasbourg Court “threatens the very survival of the Convention system”, warned Anne Brasseur today, opening a seminar in Madrid.

PACE rapporteur makes post-monitoring visit to Monaco

31/10/2014 | Monitoring

Jordi Xuclà will make a post-monitoring visit to Monaco on 6-7 November. Meetings are scheduled, in particular, with Prince Albert II, the President of the National Council and the Minister of State.

Co-rapporteurs concerned by proposed 'integration' treaty between Russia and self-proclaimed “Republic of...

31/10/2014 | Monitoring

Co-rapporteurs for the monitoring of Georgia have expressed their deep concern at the treaty proposed by Russia for “alliance and integration” between the Russian Federation and the self-proclaimed “Republic of Abkhazia”.

The Council of Europe Plaque of Honour awarded to Volgograd (Russian Federation)

30/10/2014 | Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development

Volgograd will receive the Plaque of Honour of the Council of Europe on 31 October. This distinction rewards the European activities of this city which has developed intense cooperation with its twenty twin cities.

Call for reliable and durable protection for witnesses who stand up for truth and justice

30/10/2014 | Legal Affairs and Human Rights

“Witnesses who stand up for truth and justice are owed reliable and durable protection, including legal and psychological support and robust physical protection before, during and after the trial,” Legal Affairs Committee said.

PACE President congratulates Ukrainian people on election

29/10/2014 | President

Anne Brasseur congratulated the Ukrainian people on holding early parliamentary elections which to a large extent comply with Ukraine’s democratic commitments and aspirations.

PACE rapporteur: Italy must promptly implement Strasbourg Court judgments

27/10/2014 | Legal Affairs and Human Rights

Klaas de Vries has welcomed the ongoing efforts of Italian authorities to implement judgments of the ECHR, but expressed his concern that Italy has the highest number of pending non-implemented Court judgments.

Tunisia: the parliamentary elections were exemplary

27/10/2014 | Election observation

"I would like to congratulate the Tunisian people on the outstanding quality of the electoral process, marking a crucial stage in the post-revolution transition,” said Andreas Gross, head of the PACE delegation.

Many positive aspects of Ukraine elections an important step

27/10/2014 | Election observation

“The sombre mood of the Ukrainian people in these elections reflects the gravity of the crisis facing the country. A new Verkhovna Rada will be very different in composition", said Christopher Chope,head of the PACE delegation.