The EPP/CD is the one of the largest political groups in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe with members from more than 40 member states
Replying to PACE's call for an ad hoc tribunal to try Russia for the crime of aggression against Ukraine, the @CoE's ministerial body has welcomed ongoing efforts to secure accountability and reparations, and "noted with interest" Ukraine's proposal:
https://t.co/NGwu7jcgDV
The 2022 #SakharovPrize for freedom of thought has been awarded to the brave 🇺🇦 Ukrainian people represented by their president, elected leaders an civil society
Download the 📹video of the announcement at: https://t.co/I0J1jyKzSC
The #Sakharov Prize 2022 is awarded to the brave people of Ukraine, represented by their President @ZelenskyyUa, elected leaders, and civil society.
Our warmest congratulations. We are proud the @EPPGroup made this nomination.
#SlavaUkraini#StandWithUkraine
"We, the citizens of a free, democratic Europe, call on national parliaments, call on the governments of Member States to recognise Russia as a state that organises and conducts terrorism".
Watch the #EPlenary speech of @AndrzejHalicki⤵️
#StandWithUkraine
At @CoeEpp we are hearing very sad presentation from young 🇺🇦’s on how people of 🇺🇦 are hijacked & captured. The message is very simple: human rights are seriously violated, more weapon is needed to fight Putin’s regime, Russia is a terrorist country & Europe is not doing enough.
A huge thanks to the Hellenic Parliament for hosting the @PACE_Migration meeting in Athens. Vivid exchanges of views on European solidarity, integration & integration through sports with experts from @IOMGREECE, @UNHCRGreece and @HellenicOlympic.
Interesting discussion on roles of CoE and other orgs in 🇪🇺 political architecture, w/ participation of Prof Dainius Žalimas, member of @VeniceComm. @Andrikiene presented a prel draft report, & emphasised potential for cooperation and synergies.
Council of Europe Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić:
“I am deeply saddened by the death of Europe’s longest reigning monarch, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. My heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family and to the entire UK. The Queen was an inspiration to us all.“
On the agenda for next week's Committee mtg, among others:
🔹Hearing on a 4th Summit of CoE MSs
🔹Draft resolution on a European perspective for Western Balkans
🔹Role of CoE as a cornerstone of the Europ. political architecture
🔹Challenges to peace-making in Syria and Libya
This Ukrainian teenager covered his shoulders with a flag in a temporary occupied Mariupol. This shows an unprecedented courage and hope that city can one day come back home, to 🇺🇦
The Istanbul Convention saves lives!!! A most appreciated and historical moment today when Ukraine and Ambassador Tarasyuk @BorysTarasyuk signed and deposited ratification document for this essential treaty @CoE_endVAW @ZelenskyyUa@DmytroKuleba@ua_parliament@PACE_News
Malta’s democratic consolidation requires well-functioning institutions, PACE said today after debating a periodic review of how far the country is honouring its @CoE obligations. The Assembly welcomed efforts so far, but said further reforms were needed:
https://t.co/Zb80BSKC6t