01/10/2025 | 12:03:40 Thank you, Mr President. Dear colleagues, I think that the report and the presentation provided by Ms Yevheniia KRAVCHUK speak for themselves. In that regard I have little to add. I would rather like to make mine the words of Ukrainian journalist and human rights defender Maksym BUTKEVYCH, winner of this year’s Václav Havel Human Rights Prize. Words that were pronounced here in this hemicycle on Monday, that is, less than one year after his release from Russian captivity. He said the... 30/09/2025 | 17:25:31 Thank you, Madam Chair. First of all, I would like to thank the rapporteur for this resolution. Dear colleagues, Kazakhstan today stands before this assembly as a nation in transition, one that has chosen the difficult but necessary path of democratic reform. I am pleased to voice my support for the resolution on Kazakhstan. In recent years, it has taken meaningful steps to strengthen governance, expand freedoms and build a more transparent and inclusive society. A central milestone was the... 25/06/2025 | 11:37:27 Thank you, Mr Chair, Dear colleagues, First of all, I must congratulate the rapporteurs for these extensive reports. There are many excellent suggestions within the reports to be taken seriously and actions to be taken by all the relevant governing bodies and stakeholders. Sport is one of the most powerful tools that can unite people beyond borders, languages and ideologies. At its best, sport represents fairness, respect and integrity — values that are central to democratic societies. But... 10/04/2025 | 16:32:32 Thank you, Mister President. Dear colleagues, we stand today at a crossroads of conscience. The humanitarian blockade in Gaza currently in place is not merely a geopolitical strategy. It is a violation of basic human rights and dignity. Innocent civilians, families, children and elderly Palestinians are being deprived of food, water, medicine, safety and killed by bombings every day. This is not just a crisis, it's a moral failure. We cannot look away. No political aim, no military objective... 09/04/2025 | 16:33:59 Thank you, Mister Chair. Dear colleagues, first of all, it saddens me greatly that Türkiye's name is being brought up in an undemocratic context. In this context, I would like to comment on the issues surrounding the arrest of Mr Ekrem İMAMOĞLU and many other political figures and the protesters. What makes the arrest of Mr İMAMOĞLU dubious is that the allegations and the arrests were made just a couple of days before his formal announcement of candidacy in the next presidential elections... 29/01/2025 | 19:25:13 Thank you, Chair. This report is very important for the future of Europe because immigration is one of the biggest defining challenges and opportunities of our time. Europe is at a crossroads. On one hand, the population is ageing rapidly, which is leading to labour shortages, increased pressure on healthcare and slower economic growth. On the other hand, immigration is not without its complexities. Migrants most definitely bring skills, innovation and a dynamic workforce. They fill essential... 28/01/2025 | 18:00:49 Thank you, Mister President, Honourable members of the Parliamentary Assembly, First of all, I would like to thank the rapporteur for this detailed report on Gaza. The attack on civilians by Hamas launched on 7 October and widespread violence has led to prolonged conflict and tragedy in Gaza. According to UN Women, out of over 40 000 casualties, 70% are Palestinian women and children. 85% of Gaza's population has been displaced, including nearly one million women and children. Whilst the... 04/10/2024 | 10:14:06 Thank you, Mister Chairman. Dear colleagues, first of all I would like to thank the rapporteur for this extensive report. The metaverse is a symbol of the emerging digital age, represents an extraordinary digital innovation, with the potential to contribute up to 5 trillion to the global economy by 2030. It promises the revolutionise and provide opportunities for a whole range of sectors. However, opportunities come with implications and significant risks. While this digital world is assumed... 27/06/2024 | 16:09:14 Thank you, Mr President. First of all, I would like to thank Mr Piero FASSINO for the report on this complex issue. I would also like to add a few comments that I believe have been omitted regarding the history of the Cyprus situation. The problem in Cyprus is a deeply rooted issue with the significant historical grievances and geographical implications. It is impossible to throw accurate conclusions and offer solutions to this long-standing problem without first having a deep knowledge of... 19/04/2024 | 11:26:10 Thank you, Mister Chair, Ladies and gentlemen, first of all I would like to thank the rapporteur for this extensive report and the recommendations. We live in an age where the technological advancements have opened up a world of opportunities. However, they have also exposed our children to unprecedented dangers, which in turn demands our urgent attention. The rapid increase in digital violence towards children is a harsh reality that is leaving a profound impact on the lives of our youngest...