01/10/2024 | 13:03:31 (Undelivered speech, Rules of Procedure Art. 31.2) Mr President, Dear colleagues, Propaganda and desinformation pose significant risks to freedom of information in Europe, particularly in the context of the Balkans, where autocratic states threaten democratic principles. In these nations, propaganda is not just a means of influence; it is a tool for control, undermining public opinion and eroding trust in democratic institutions. A particularly insidious actor in this landscape is Russia... 30/09/2024 | 15:49:40 Thank you, Mister Vice-President. I'd like to start by also offering my congratulations also to the president of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe and the rapporteur on this final progress report of the period from June until now, but also to ask for the attention of the Assembly with regards to the steps that have been taken by the Assembly but not yet been taken up the Committee of Ministers. The war in Ukraine continues to rage on. Unspeakable horrors, attacks on civilians... 16/04/2024 | 19:09:25 The decision we take today may seem complex, but is in fact one of the simplest calls we have to make. Kosovo already enjoys some of the benefits of the Council of Europe. It enjoys the expertise of the Venice Commission. Teams of our colleagues, members of this Parliamentary Assembly, observe its elections. Yet, it does not enjoy the full benefits, such as the protection that the European Convention of Human Rights gives to all its citizens and its minorities, in particular. Such as the... 16/04/2024 | 17:02:22 Thank you, Mister President. I would like to express my gratitude to the speaker of the Ukrainian Parliament who, through his presence here and through his extraordinary speech, has given a tremendous support and made the case ever so eloquently to support and vote the resolution and the recommendation that is today in front of you. Thank you, Mister Speaker. I also have particular gratitude to express to all those who were involved in the preparation of this resolution and this... 16/04/2024 | 15:08:26 Mr President, Honourable colleagues, Your Excellency, Mr Speaker of the Parliament of Ukraine, Distinguished members of the delegation, On 24 February 2022, Russia started the invasion of Ukraine without provocation, the largest international invasion since 1941. Russia's illegal war of aggression has caused catastrophic destruction and suffering to the people and the country of Ukraine, resulting in grave human and material losses and numerous war crimes against civilians. The International... 24/01/2024 | 16:45:08 Dear colleagues, Russia's illegal war of aggression has caused catastrophic destruction and suffering to the Ukrainian people, to the country, resulting in grave human and material losses and numerous war crimes against civilians. Ukraine requires significant assistance towards recovery and reconstruction. The Russian Federation must be held responsible for compensating the human and material losses concerned. It is crucial for the international community working in concert to address this... 22/01/2024 | 17:39:11 (Undelivered speech, Rules of Procedure Art. 31.2) Mr. President, Members of the Assembly, Massive violations and irregularities in the elections in Serbia, as indicated by the preliminary OSCE report, were dominated by the decisive involvement of the president, who, along with the systematic advantages of the ruling party, created unfair conditions. Serious irregularities such as unfair competition, media prejudice, and vote-buying, occurred during these elections as stated by the elections... 11/10/2023 | 20:02:19 (Undelivered speech, Rules of Procedure Art. 31.2) Mr. President, Members of the Assembly,In the wake of the shocking terrorist attacks of last Saturday in Israel, one can clearly gage how forces hostile to the European way of life, are utilizing an array of methods and of terrorist groups to stir conflict and sow instability.As we speak, all eyes and ears are in Israel, where the savage acts of terror by Hamas have caused numerous innocent victims. My thoughts and prayers are with the... 25/01/2023 | 15:58:29 Thank you, Madam Speaker. I would also like to thank our honourable colleague Mr John HOWELL for fielding this debate. Only four weeks away from the 15th anniversary of the independence of Kosovo, the youngest state in our old continent, as a representative of Albania, I would like to use this opportunity to express our gratitude for all the efforts made by the European Union and the member States and the United States, as well as their strong commitment towards reaching an agreement between...