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El Congreso fomenta el gobierno abierto en Ucrania
La Plataforma ucraniana por el diálogo nacional-local ha celebrado una reunión sobre “El gobierno abierto como ingrediente clave para los entes locales resilientes”. “Es inspirador ver cómo las autoridades locales de Ucrania continúan dedicando tiempo y recursos a implicar a la población en la...
Exchange of views between the Commissioner for Human Rights and the PACE Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination
Speech delivered on the occasion of the exchange of views between the Commissioner for Human Rights and the PACE Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination Chairperson, esteemed...
Georgia: concerns about the compatibility of the draft law “On transparency of foreign influence” with the rights to freedom of association and expression
In a letter addressed to the Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia published today, Commissioner O’Flaherty expresses concerns about the compatibility of the draft law “On transparency...
Commissioner pledges to prioritise the defence of civil society
Speech delivered at the exchange of views with the Council of Europe's Conference of International Non-Governmental Organisations (CINGO): “Dear friends, Thank you for inviting me to...
The Commissioner calls for an enhanced respect for the dignity of Romani people
Speech - Commissioner O’Flaherty participated in the International Romani Day celebration held at the European Youth Centre in Strasbourg, where he has cast a rose in the river in honour of the...
Situación en Georgia: declaración de la secretaria general
La secretaria general del Consejo de Europa, Marija Pejčinović Burić, ha realizado hoy la siguiente declaración: “Lamento profundamente la decisión adoptada hoy por el Parlamento de Georgia de anular el veto de la presidenta y proceder a la aprobación definitiva de la ley ‘de transparencia de la...
Gabrielius Landsbergis: ‘The fate of Europe is currently being decided in Ukraine’
“The Council of Europe is celebrating its 75th anniversary. We can be proud of its principled performance when faced with an unprecedented ethical choice. It is one of the very few organisations that expelled the aggressor state right after the start of Russia’s full-scale war of aggression...
PACE Standing Committee holds current affairs debate on 'Recent challenges to democracy in Georgia'
PACE’s Standing Committee, meeting in Vilnius, held a current affairs debate on “Recent challenges to democracy in Georgia”, focusing primarily on the controversial adoption by the Georgian Parliament of the law on transparency of foreign influence and the mass protests it has sparked. Opening...
Current affairs debate on 'Recent challenges to democracy in Georgia'
PACE’s Standing Committee, meeting in Vilnius, held a current affairs debate on “Recent challenges to democracy in Georgia”, focusing primarily on the controversial adoption by the Georgian Parliament of the law on transparency of foreign influence and the mass protests it has sparked. Opening...
Lithuanian Prime Minister meets with the Women@PACE group in Vilnius
“With seven women and eight men as Ministers, your government has become the most gender-balanced cabinet in eastern Europe, with women holding key ministries, notably those of Justice, Finance, Economy, and the Interior,” said PACE Secretary General Despina Chatzivassiliou-Tsovilis, welcoming...