Petra Bayr

President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, working tirelessly to make an impact on the daily lives of our 700 million citizens

[Petra Bayr @PACE_President]

The terrible shooting in #Kraków has left me heartbroken. My deepest condolences go to the families and loved ones of the victims, and I wish all those injured a siwft and full recovery.

[Petra Bayr @PACE_President]

PACE stands ready to work with colleagues from the US Congress.

Democracy is not a spectator sport. Yesterday, America played.

#PACE #CouncilofEurope #USElections #StandWithUkraine

[Petra Bayr @PACE_President]

Americans have spoken – and democracy has worked. A strong turnout, a clear result, checks and balances doing their job.

[Petra Bayr @PACE_President]

And I hope this vote opens the door back to multilateralism. No country, however powerful, can solve today's crises alone - from shrinking trust in institutions and the climate catastrophe to the cost of living and polarised societies.

[Petra Bayr @PACE_President]

Thank you, @magyarpeterMP for a constructive exchange on Hungary’s path towards strengthening democracy, the rule of law and human rights — the fundamental values of the @coe

[Petra Bayr @PACE_President]

Awarding Moscow the 2030 World Weightlifting Championships is unacceptable. Ukrainian civilians, including many athletes and boxers, are still being killed every day. International sport must stand for peace, justice and accountability. Not for Russia's war of aggression.

[Petra Bayr @PACE_President]

Murat Arslan, laureate of the 2017 #VaclavHavelPrize, is free after serving his full 10-year sentence. I wish him all the best as he reunites with his family. His commitment to an independent judiciary remains an inspiration.

[Ruslan Stefanchuk @r_stefanchuk]

A just peace is impossible without holding the aggressor accountable. This means not only punishment for crimes committed, but also compensation for the damage inflicted on Ukraine and its people.

This was the focus of my discussion with the President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), @BayrPetra, during our meeting in Rome.

The Register of Damage Caused by russian Aggression is already operational. The next crucial step is to secure funding for the international compensation mechanism so that Ukrainians affected by russian aggression can receive fair compensation.

We also discussed further steps to hold russia accountable, including efforts to establish the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine.

Another important topic was the return of Ukrainian children abducted by russia. This is a horrific crime that requires sustained international attention and concrete action. This issue must remain a priority for European parliaments.

Another area of cooperation is veterans’ policy. I firmly believe that veterans must be directly involved in making decisions that affect them. Their experience and voices are essential both to shaping national policies and to interparliamentary dialogue.

Peace must go hand in hand with justice, accountability for the aggressor, and the preservation of the democratic values that Ukraine defends every day.

[PACE @PACE_News]

.@PACE_President Petra Bayr, ending an official visit to #Türkiye: “Dialogue is not a favour, it is a duty”.

Read her full statement:
https://t.co/UqNPl9pm10

[Petra Bayr @PACE_President]

“People sometimes pay with their lives for saying aloud what they think.“ The author of this quote, Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya, was assassinated on this day in 2006. PACE will continue to defend the work of journalists like Anna — they are the safeguards of democracy.

[Petra Bayr @PACE_President]

The ballot boxes have closed in Russia. But nothing genuine was decided. Fake elections produce a fake parliament.
There is no trust in this Potemkin Duma. But I believe in a future democratic peaceful Russia – and our doors remain open to all Russians who believe in it too.

[Freedom House @freedomhouse]

This week, Freedom House CEO @jamiemfly was honored to meet with @PACE_President
Petra Bayr to discuss our work and opportunities for cooperation. Their conversation covered Russia, technology and democracy, and how democracies can work together to counter transnational repression.

[PACE @PACE_News]

.@PACE_President Petra Bayr, in Washington DC, calls for a global approach to restoring democracy and human rights in Russia.

More:
https://t.co/JFsnae7F61

[Petra Bayr @PACE_President]

25 years ago, terrorists attacked the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, and brought down a hijacked aircraft in Pennsylvania. Nearly 3000 people from around the world lost their lives. Today, we honour their memory and reaffirm our commitment to protecting the values we share.

[Petra Bayr @PACE_President]

A possible honorary funeral for Ratko Mladić, convicted of genocide, would be a matter of serious concern for Serbia’s commitment to the @CoE’s fundamental values.

I hope the Serbian authorities will reflect carefully on this and refrain from taking such a decision.
@PACE_News

[Petra Bayr @PACE_President]

In doing so, they are an inspiration for us all.

The winner will be announced on 28 September — during the next PACE session. 6/6

#HumanRights #VaclavHavelPrize #PACE #councilofeurope

[Petra Bayr @PACE_President]

Three women of incredible bravery have been shortlisted for the 2026 Václav Havel Human Rights Prize:

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[Petra Bayr @PACE_President]

For the 14th edition of the Václav Havel Human Rights Prize, we payed tribute to the courage of people who, through their steadfast struggle to defend human rights, are living examples of the embodiment of principles defended by President Václav Havel. 5/6