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The #PACEAutumn2026 session finishes today, as Assembly members head back to their home parliaments. @PACE_President Petra Bayr sums up the high points of what has been a packed plenary week... piped.video/tjMIZKEaTw0
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Putin has turned the ballot box from a symbol of freedom into an instrument of control. He is an illegitimate President. The so-called Duma is illegitimate. We must call out election washing and refuse to legitimise it.
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🇲🇨🤝 À Strasbourg, S.A.S. le Prince Albert II S’est entretenu avec Petra Bayr, Présidente de l’APCE, et Alain Berset, SG du Conseil de l’Europe. 🏛️ Au cœur des échanges : défis de l’Organisation, priorités de la Présidence monégasque du CM et valeurs du Conseil de l’Europe.
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🇲🇹@PACE_News rapporteur for ‘Justice delayed: the unfinished implementation of the Daphne Caruana Galizia case’, Baroness Shami Chakrabarti, issued the following statement on Malta’s plans for media reform 👇
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75 years of the 1951 Refugee Convention 🕊️ On Monday, @PACE_News Migration Chair @szampa56 inaugurated an exhibition by @UNHCRfrance and @MCOatCoE, celebrating the Convention’s enduring role in protecting those forced to flee.
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RT @r_stefanchuk: I welcome two important decisions by @PACE_News today. The first concerns russia’s sham “elections” and its destabilisin…
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Congratulations to Nasrin Sotoudeh, winner of the 2026 Václav Havel Human Rights Prize, honouring her extraordinary commitment to justice, dignity and freedom in #Iran. We also honour shortlisted nominees @martapardavi and @AlinejadMasih for their courageous human rights work.
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What future for #Russia after its fake "elections"? Starting in a few minutes - round table with the PACE Platform for Dialogue with Russian Democratic Forces, hosted by @bbcdavideades. 🎦 Live: piped.video/live/AJJjQ6VdWrE… ℹ️ More: pace.coe.int/en/news/10416/r… #PACEautumn2026
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“Children and hospitals are still seen by Russia as war targets” Read the full statement by the head of PACE’s network on the situation of Ukrainian children Olena Khomenko: pace.coe.int/en/news/10424/-…
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PACE monitors @DeborahBergamin and Claude Kern, ending a visit to Bratislava, have expressed concern at signs of "democratic regression" in the Slovak Republic, and call for stronger checks and balances. Their full statement: pace.coe.int/en/news/10423/s…
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It's #SportatSchoolDay! And a message from PACE's @AgnesPrammern: "Every child should have the opportunity to discover the benefits of sport, regardless of gender, ability, background or performance — and in a safe and respectful environment.” Read more: pace.coe.int/en/news/10422/s…
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"Languages unite!" says @PACE_President Petra Bayr at a @CoE event in Graz, marking the 2026 European Day of Languages. More: pace.coe.int/en/news/10419/m…
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Elections au Maroc : un scrutin en bon ordre, mais la démocratie représentative reste confrontée à de sérieux défis, selon les observateurs de l'APCE. Lire la déclaration de la délégation : pace.coe.int/fr/news/10420/e…
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« Lorsque moins d’un adulte sur quatre exerce son droit de vote de manière valide, une participation aussi faible ne peut être ignorée » la cheffe de la délégation, @EGardini.
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What future for #Russia after its fake "elections"? Watch on Monday at 13h CEST - round table with the PACE Platform for Dialogue with Russian Democratic Forces, hosted by @bbcdavideades. 🎦Live: piped.video/live/AJJjQ6VdWrE… ℹ️More: pace.coe.int/en/news/10416/r… #PACEautumn2026
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The #PACEautumn2026 session is coming! 🇪🇺 HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco 🇪🇺 The President of Portugal 🇪🇺 Germany's Foreign Minister 🇪🇺 Award of the #HavelPrize ... and much more. Join us! pace.coe.int/en/pages/sessio…
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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.
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"Fake 'elections' to an illegitimate parliament" Read the full statement by the PACE Platform for Dialogue with Russian Democratic Forces on the vote beginning today in Russia... pace.coe.int/en/news/10417/f…
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