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The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe - parliamentarians from 46 @CoE states, speaking for 700 million Europeans on human rights and democracy

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Jun 5
Debates on Azerbaijan, Georgia and Serbia are among highlights of the coming #PACEsummer2026 session. And we honour those working to empower women with the award of the latest #VigdisPrize. More details: pace.coe.int/en/news/10331/d… The full draft agenda: pace.coe.int/en/files/36020

Debates on Azerbaijan, Georgia and Serbia among highlights of PACE summer plenary session

Reports on silencing critical voices in Azerbaijan, and on the functioning of democratic institutions in Georgia and in Serbia, are among highlights of the summer plenary session of the Parliamentary...

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Russia’s attacks across Ukraine — including the vicious double-tap strike on Kharkiv that killed rescuers, and its strikes on Kyiv, hitting the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Pechersk Lavra — show once again that Russia seeks escalation, not peace. 1/2
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PACE's @lilianatanguy, after positive meetings with President @JakovMilatovic, PM @MickeySpajic and Speaker @AndrijaMandicDF in #Montenegro, welcomes the country’s ongoing commitment to European values and standards: pace.coe.int/en/news/10342/p… Decisions at PACE due in September! 🇲🇪
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Jun 12
PACE Culture Committee Chair @MogensJensenS has welcomed @UEFA’s decision to appoint Omar Artan as referee for the 2026 UEFA Super Cup: “This reflects the shared European values that sport can help promote across borders, including fairness, diversity and access to opportunity.”
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Jun 11
🏆 Referee announced for 2026 #SuperCup! We're pleased to share that Somali referee Omar Artan will officiate the highly anticipated match between PSG and Aston Villa in Salzburg.
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Jun 12
At the European Museum of the Year ceremony in Bilbao, PACE's @luzseijo presents the winner of the 2026 @coe Museum Prize: the @young_vam in London, designed for joy and for building the future. More on the win: pace.coe.int/en/pages/museum…
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More on what Ukraine is doing to care for children with disabilities caused by the war - and how Europe can help... pace.coe.int/en/news/10339/h…
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@PACE_News
Jun 5
How is Russia’s war affecting Ukrainian children with disabilities? A PACE parliamentary network meets in Athens today to look at how best to rehabilitate and care for this special group of kids. More on the meeting: rm.coe.int/agenda-of-the-par… 🇺🇦💕
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More on last week's Istanbul meeting... pace.coe.int/en/news/10338/b…

Building trust in sport: Parliamentary Alliance meeting in Istanbul highlights benchmarks for...

The Parliamentary Alliance for Good Governance and Integrity in Sport convened on 3 June in Istanbul with a clear message: trust in sport depends on strong integrity, transparency, and effective...

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Tatiana Ter@TatianaTer1
Jun 5
How can we build trust in sport? The @PACE_News Sport Alliance met with the IOC, @FIFAcom, @UEFA & athletes in Istanbul to discuss how good governance standards in sport can be implemented in practice, all while balancing sport autonomy with accountability.
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Co-rapporteur for "post-monitoring dialogue" with #Montenegro @lilianatanguy arrives in Podgorica tomorrow for a four-day visit to the country, with a series of high-level meetings. More on her visit: pace.coe.int/en/news/10337/m…
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Congratulations to Piotr Małecki and Maciej Nabrdalik, whose documentary "Tickling The Devil", about renowned war photographer Christopher Morris, has just been awarded the 7th PACE Human Rights in Motion Award! More: pace.coe.int/en/news/10336/s…
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Armenia’s voters were offered a genuine choice against a backdrop of direct foreign pressure and uneven campaign opportunities, say international observers - including a team from PACE. Read their full statement: pace.coe.int/en/news/10335/a…
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@PACE_News
Jun 5
A 22-member team from the @CoE Assembly, headed by @CottierDamien, has arrived in #Armenia to observe this Sunday's parliamentary elections together with international partners. Stand by for their preliminary conclusions at a Monday afternoon presser... pace.coe.int/en/news/10326/p…
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“The Armenian elections took place in a particularly tense geopolitical context, with direct foreign interference,” said delegation head @CottierDamien. “In particular, pressure and threats from the Russian authorities reached an unprecedented and worrying level.”
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PACE General Rapporteur Senator Joe O'Reilly has urged Israeli authorities to respect the rights of Palestinian children, and to immediately release those detained. Read his full statement: pace.coe.int/en/news/10333/p…
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How far did yesterday's elections in #Armenia meet international standards? Watch today's Yerevan presser with international observers - including PACE's @CottierDamien - live at 3 p.m. local time (1 p.m. CEST) or on replay: youtube.com/live/BaPCUYtrEEs…

Armenia, Parliamentary Elections, 7 June 2026: ODIHR Press Conference

Following an official invitation to observe the 7 June 2026 parliam...

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@PACE_News
Jun 5
A 22-member team from the @CoE Assembly, headed by @CottierDamien, has arrived in #Armenia to observe this Sunday's parliamentary elections together with international partners. Stand by for their preliminary conclusions at a Monday afternoon presser... pace.coe.int/en/news/10326/p…
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PACE observers have hailed the smooth early elections in #Kosovo*, while urging political compromise and the swift election of the President. Read their full statement: pace.coe.int/en/news/10334/p…

PACE observers hail smooth early elections in Kosovo*, urge political compromise and swift election...

A delegation from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has welcomed the orderly and smooth conduct of Kosovo’s early elections on 7 June 2026, which took place without major...

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@PACE_News
Jun 5
A seven-member team from PACE, headed by @iulibulai, has arrived in Kosovo* to observe this Sunday's early parliamentary elections. Stand by for its preliminary conclusions at a Pristina presser at 10 a.m. local time... More: pace.coe.int/en/news/10325/p…
*All reference to Kosovo, whether to the territory, institutions or population shall be understood in full compliance with UN Security Council Resolution 1244 and without prejudice to the status of Kosovo.

ALT *All reference to Kosovo, whether to the territory, institutions or population shall be understood in full compliance with UN Security Council Resolution 1244 and without prejudice to the status of Kosovo.

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“The voters of Kosovo have spoken clearly" said delegation head @iulibulai. "They now expect their elected representatives to deliver decisive leadership, seek constructive compromise, and move the country forward on its Euro-Atlantic path - ending all cynical political games."
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Speaking at this morning's press conference in Pristina, he added: “Democracy requires compromise and coalition-building, not zero-sum victories.” The Assembly is due to debate its observation of the election at its forthcoming plenary session.
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Tatiana Ter@TatianaTer1
Jun 5
How can we build trust in sport? The @PACE_News Sport Alliance met with the IOC, @FIFAcom, @UEFA & athletes in Istanbul to discuss how good governance standards in sport can be implemented in practice, all while balancing sport autonomy with accountability.
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A seven-member team from PACE, headed by @iulibulai, has arrived in Kosovo* to observe this Sunday's early parliamentary elections. Stand by for its preliminary conclusions at a Pristina presser at 10 a.m. local time... More: pace.coe.int/en/news/10325/p…
*All reference to Kosovo, whether to the territory, institutions or population shall be understood in full compliance with UN Security Council Resolution 1244 and without prejudice to the status of Kosovo.

ALT *All reference to Kosovo, whether to the territory, institutions or population shall be understood in full compliance with UN Security Council Resolution 1244 and without prejudice to the status of Kosovo.
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A 22-member team from the @CoE Assembly, headed by @CottierDamien, has arrived in #Armenia to observe this Sunday's parliamentary elections together with international partners. Stand by for their preliminary conclusions at a Monday afternoon presser... pace.coe.int/en/news/10326/p…
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How is Russia’s war affecting Ukrainian children with disabilities? A PACE parliamentary network meets in Athens today to look at how best to rehabilitate and care for this special group of kids. More on the meeting: rm.coe.int/agenda-of-the-par… 🇺🇦💕
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