Consiglio d'Europa

1. 14/05/2024 PACE rapporteur, ending visit to Julian Assange in Belmarsh Prison, expresses deep concern for his well-being

   The rapporteur of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) on “The detention of Julian Assange and its chilling effects on human rights”, Sunna Ævarsdóttir (Iceland, SOC), has concluded a two-day fact-finding visit to the United Kingdom, during which she met Julian Assange in...

2. 13/05/2024 Middle East: halt further escalation, says PACE rapporteur

   "Securing the release of hostages and preventing any further catastrophic escalation of the conflict are the two priorities demanding the full commitment of all parties at this critical juncture,” said Piero Fassino (Italy, SOC), PACE rapporteur on recent developments in the Middle East, in a...

3. 09/05/2024 North Macedonia’s elections were competitive and voters well informed, although the process remains insufficiently regulated: international observers

   A North Macedonia’s presidential run-off and parliamentary elections were competitive and an extensive and pluralistic campaign helped voters to make an informed choice, but marred by negative rhetoric with nationalistic slogans, as well as shortcomings in the legislation and insufficient...

4. 07/05/2024 PACE President makes working visit to Austria

   Theodoros Rousopoulos, President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), will make a working visit to Austria on 14-15 May. In Vienna, he will meet the Speaker of the Austrian National Council as well as the Director of the EU Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA). On 15 May, Mr...

5. 02/05/2024 Three candidates shortlisted for the 2024 Vigdís Prize for Women's Empowerment

   The selection panel of the Vigdís Prize for Women's Empowerment, which rewards outstanding initiatives to promote the empowerment of women in all their diversity in Europe and beyond, has today announced the shortlist for the first ever edition of the Award. Meeting in Reykjavík, the panel – made...