20/03/2025 European Conference of Presidents of Parliament
“The values of the Council of Europe have never been under such pressure”, today said Bärbel Bas, President of the Bundestag said today addressing the European Conference of Presidents of Parliament, in Strasbourg.
“We must defend democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. Our parliaments are also called upon. We, as members of parliament, must convey the magnitude of this task to our citizens”, she added.
Addressing the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, she stressed that no other country is currently fighting for freedom like Ukraine. “The people of Ukraine know that the enemies of freedom and democracy must never win. This admirable determination must be an example to all of us. Ukraine is fighting not only for its own freedom, but also for our European values. That is why I appeal to all of you to support Ukraine”, she underlined.