28/01/2026 | 11:24:25 Thank you, Mister Chairman. Ladies and gentlemen, I'm not going to confine myself to platitudes when I say that it is essential to train tomorrow's generation of citizens. Strengthening our democracies today means considering young people as players in their own right. Their creativity, energy and ability to question existing models are invaluable assets in making our institutions more resilient and adapted to contemporary challenges. Listening to the ideas of the new generation allows us to... 03/10/2025 | 11:41:10 Mister Chairman, Ladies and gentlemen, This is a crucial issue for our democracies and for honouring the commitments we have made to our citizens. The freedom of Members of Parliament to travel abroad is not only a fundamental right, it is also essential to the performance of the legislative and representative duties incumbent on the members of our institutions. Taking part in international conferences, assemblies and forums enables us to compare our ideas and debate major global issues, as... 03/10/2025 | 10:48:18 Thank you, Mister President. When a man or a boy is the victim of sexual violence, all too often he becomes invisible, as if their cry were lost in a silence built by our prejudices. The report presented by our colleague Mr Edmunds CEPURĪTIS has the immense merit of reminding us of this. The Group of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe thanks him for it. Sexual violence knows no gender. It strikes indiscriminately, in all societies, in all contexts, in times of peace and in... 30/09/2025 | 11:21:00 Thank you, Mr President. The decision to self-dissolve the PKK was taken only a few months ago, and I think we need to give the authorities and the parties involved a little time to establish a constructive and lasting dialogue, in the interests of Türkiye. I hope that these discussions will lead, in particular, to the release of certain political spokespersons and activists. There is another concern: Türkiye, traditionally renowned for its cultural richness, is currently going through a... 26/06/2025 | 15:33:43 Thank you, Mister Chairman. I stand before you with both hope and concern. Concern, because I've just noticed that our colleague has reduced this report to abortion only, whereas the theme is indeed "Women's rights in Europe, progress and challenges". But at the same time, I'm hopeful, because Europe has never been so committed to advancing women's rights. The Council of Europe has been a forerunner in defending fundamental rights. The European Convention on Human Rights and the Istanbul... 24/06/2025 | 12:38:38 Thank you, Mr. Chairman, Minister, We are witnessing a regression in the rights of LGBTI people in too many Council of Europe member states. Perhaps you'd like me to wait? We are witnessing a regression in the rights of LGBTI people in too many Council of Europe member states, such as Slovakia, Hungary and Bulgaria, to name but a few, on the pretext of protecting so-called traditional values. Recent legislative developments have weakened this community. Several members of this House have... 10/04/2025 | 11:41:25 Thank you, Mister President. In September 2024, the Georgian Parliament adopted the Law on the Protection of Family Values and Minors, despite the opinion of the Venice Commission that it exacerbated prejudices and stereotypes against LGBTI people. As you will have gathered, this law aims quite simply to restrict the rights of LGBTI people, since with this text the Georgian government wishes to ban the so-called propaganda of homosexuality in schools, the portrayal of LGBTI people in the... 09/04/2025 | 16:17:27 Thank you, Mister President. Ladies and Gentlemen, I take the floor today with gravity, because the events we are witnessing in Türkiye, and more particularly in Istanbul, are a wake-up call for all those who believe in democracy, the rule of law and freedom of expression. Whatever our political affiliation, what we are seeing unfold before our eyes is unacceptable. The democratically-elected mayor of Istanbul, Mr Ekrem IMAMOGLU, is now in prison. His lawyer was also arrested and then... 08/04/2025 | 17:35:32 Thank you, Mister Chairman. Freedom of assembly and demonstration is a fundamental right and a precious freedom, recognised in all member countries of the Assembly. Yet laws are passed to target an opposition or a community, often under the pretext of national security or the protection of public order. With particular reference to the rights of LGBTQI+ people, I regret the decision to ban the Pride March in Hungary, despite the fact that the event had been a fixture of the country for over... 31/01/2025 | 11:12:03 Thank you, Mister Chairman. The Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe salutes the remarkable work carried out by the rapporteur. The subject she has tackled with such commitment concerns us all, or will eventually concern each and every one of us. This report sheds light on an issue of major importance: prejudice, stereotypes and discriminatory behaviour against people because of their advanced age. This misperception limits their professional opportunities, whether in terms of...