01/10/2026 | 18:27:00 Thank you, Madam Chair. Dear colleagues, Demographic change is no longer a distant projection of the future. It is already reshaping the social and economic fabric of our societies. In our country, this transformation is particularly visible through the sustained decline in births, negative natural population growth and a fertility rate below the level required for long-term population replacement. In 2023, the total fertility rate stood at 1.48 live births per woman, while the number of live... 01/10/2026 | 16:39:13 Thank you, Mister Chair. Digital transformation is no longer simply a question of technological modernisation. It is becoming a question of how states govern, how economies compete, how citizens access public services and, increasingly, how people work. For my country, this transformation represents both a development opportunity and an institutional challenge: to ensure that technological progress strengthens the capacity of the state without leaving citizens, workers or businesses behind... 30/09/2026 | 11:15:11 Thank you, Chair. Media freedom is one of the fundamental conditions of a democratic society. Yet freedom of the media cannot be reduced to the absence of censorship. It also requires pluralism, editorial independence, transparency of ownership, professional standards and an institutional environment in which journalists can perform their work without political or economic pressure. The Macedonian media landscape reflects many of the broader challenges confronting contemporary democracies... 24/06/2026 | 12:08:46 Thank you, Madam President. Artificial intelligence is one of the most important technological developments of our time. It has the potential to transform our societies by helping governments make better decisions, encourage greater citizen participation and provide more equal access to opportunities. However, with these opportunities come significant challenges. AI can also be used, as we often witness, to spread disinformation, manipulate public opinion and interfere with democratic... 23/06/2026 | 19:49:13 (Undelivered speech, Rules of Procedure Art. 31.2) As a neighbouring country, we attach great importance to Serbia's stability, prosperity, and continued democratic development. We believe that a strong, democratic, and resilient Serbia contributes positively not only to its own citizens but also to the stability and cooperation of our entire region. The draft resolution rightly acknowledges that Serbia has made meaningful progress in a number of important areas over the years, especially in... 23/04/2026 | 17:59:23 Honourable Chair, Distinguished delegates, In my country, the effort to uphold cultural diversity, freedom of expression and access to information while ensuring effective enforcement of copyright stand as a central pillar of its European Union accession process. This balance is not merely a legal or technical requirement. It is a reflection of the country's broader democratic transformation and its commitment to European values. As of 2026, the Republic of North Macedonia has made notable... 21/04/2026 | 18:01:05 Thank you, Chair. Distinguished guests, dear colleagues. Today I stand before you to address a topic that lies at the very heart of democratic societies: countering discrimination based on religion and protecting freedom of religion and belief in Europe. Europe has long been recognised as a region committed to human rights, diversity and inclusion. The protection of freedom of religion or belief is not only a moral obligation, but also a legal one, embedded in a strong and multilayered... 21/04/2026 | 16:37:02 Thank you, Mister Chair. Across Council of Europe member states, elected representatives from local councillors to national leaders face rising threats, intimidation, verbal abuse, physical attacks, online harassment and dehumanising rhetoric. Countless officials endure daily hostility that drives self-censorship, altered decisions, reduced public engagement and withdrawals from politics. This especially deters women, minorities and youth, eroding diverse representation and trust in... 29/01/2026 | 19:41:10 Dear Madam President, Dear colleagues, It is an honor to address this Assembly today on behalf of my country, a country that has chosen, consistently and decisively, the path of European values, democratic reform and constructive co-operation. For three decades, our membership in the Council of Europe has been a guiding framework for transformation. This Draft Resolution before us recognizes not only where we stand today, but also the seriousness with which we have approached our obligations...