30/09/2026 | 10:54:49 Thank you, Mister President. Dear colleagues, There is no strong democracy without free and independent media. And today, across Europe, that freedom is under pressure. In some countries, governments seek to control the media, silence critical voices and transform public broadcasters into instruments of political power. In others, the threat is less visible but equally important: economic fragility, the disappearance of local journalism, and the growing power of global digital platforms over... 28/09/2026 | 12:21:28 Thank you, Madam President. Dear colleagues, I had the honour of being part of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) observation mission for the 7 June parliamentary elections in Armenia. It was an opportunity to witness on the ground a particularly important moment for the future of the country and to better understand the profound political and geopolitical transformation that Armenia is undergoing. These elections took place in a particularly challenging context... 25/06/2026 | 10:58:32 Thank you very much, Madam President. Dear colleagues, Migration is one of the defining challenges facing Europe today. It requires realism, responsibility and humanity. Europe has a duty to protect those generally fleeing war and persecution. But it also a duty to guarantee secure borders, uphold the rule of law and preserve social cohesion. Our position is simple: Europe must distinguish between legal migration and illegal migration. We must remain open to those who contribute to our... 24/06/2026 | 12:13:57 Thank you, Madam President. Dear Colleagues, I would like to thank the rapporteur for the work carried out on this important report. Artificial intelligence is transforming our societies, our economies and our democracies. It offers extraordinary opportunities for innovation, growth and better public services. At the same time, it raises new challenges that democratic institutions cannot ignore. The question before us is not whether we should embrace innovation. We should. The real challenge... 23/06/2026 | 16:54:56 Thank you, Mr President. Dear colleagues, I would like to thank the rapporteurs for their comprehensive and balanced work. This report recognises an important reality: Serbia has made significant progress since joining the Council of Europe in 2003. It is a fact that Serbia has made progress in a number of areas. Judicial reforms have been undertaken, important legislative changes have been adopted, and efforts have been made to align national legislation with the recommendations of the... 23/04/2026 | 16:45:50 Thank you very much, Mister President, Dear colleagues, The report we are discussing today addresses a real issue that cannot be ignored: social dumping and labour exploitation still persist across several European countries. These phenomena not only undermine the dignity of work but also distort competition and seriously penalise companies that comply with the rules. And it is precisely here that our political reflection must begin. Because those who comply, workers and businesses alike... 23/04/2026 | 11:41:32 Thank you, Madam President. Dear Colleagues, Today’s debate is, above all, a call for collective responsibility. The Middle East remains a region where peace is fragile and where too many people continue to live under the weight of insecurity, violence and uncertainty. In this context, we must reaffirm a fundamental principle: respect for international law is not optional, it is the foundation of a just and lasting peace. The Group of the European People's Party (EPP) reiterates its clear and... 29/01/2026 | 10:40:00 Thank you Madam Chair, Dear Colleagues, What we are discussing today is not only Greenland. It is something far more fundamental: the defence of the rules-based international order, respect for state sovereignty, and the clear rejection of any logic based on force or territorial transaction. Portugal’s position, shared by the Government and by the Social Democratic Party, is unequivocal. Sovereignty and territorial integrity are not negotiable. Not under political pressure, not for strategic... 28/01/2026 | 12:22:18 Thank you very much, Madam Chair. Minister, The European People's Party places strong value on the rule of law, human rights and European stability. In the context of South Caucus, what clear commitments is your government prepared to take towards a lasting peace with Azerbaijan based on international law, territorial integrity and the effective protection of populations affected by the conflict? Finally, how do you assess the role of the European Union, in particular the European Union's... 28/01/2026 | 10:40:49 Thank you. Thank you, Chair. Dear colleagues, I would like to welcome this report on strengthening democracies with young people. We fully share one central conviction: without engaged, informed and responsible young people, democracy is weakened. The report is right to stress that youth participation must not be symbolic. Civic education, digital literacy, the fight against disinformation, and access to culture, employment and housing are essential conditions for young people to trust...