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
Strasbourg, France
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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.
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Petra Bayr retweeted
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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Petra Bayr retweeted
.@PACE_President Petra Bayr, in Washington DC, calls for a global approach to restoring democracy and human rights in Russia.
More:
pace.coe.int/en/news/10412/p…
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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.
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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
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Three women of incredible bravery have been shortlisted for the 2026 Václav Havel Human Rights Prize:
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ALT Photo of the Jury in Prague.
ALT The three shortlisted nominees.
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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
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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
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My deepest condolences to the people of Norway and to the Royal Family on the passing of King Harald V. For more than three decades, he served his country, Norway — a founding member of the Council of Europe — with dignity and devotion. My thoughts are with the Norwegian people.
Stortinget har med sorg mottatt budskapet om at Hans Majestet Kong Harald V har gått bort.
– Vi har mistet vår folkekjære konge, og hele nasjonen er i sorg. Kong Harald regjerte i tråd med valgspråket «Alt for Norge», sier stortingspresident Masud Gharahkhani.
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Today, Ukraine celebrates 35 years of independence.
Ukraine's independence is not a memory to honour. It is a fact to defend. For four and a half years, Ukrainians have paid in blood for the right to determine their own future and in doing so, have defended the values 1/3
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the entire Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe stands for: democracy, human rights, the rule of law. History will not forgive indifference. The Parliamentary Assembly stands with Ukraine, today and until peace is achieved. 2/3
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Ukraine's sovereignty, freedom, territorial integrity and continued existence have become the benchmark for the upcoming reassessment of our world. 3/3
#ukraine #pace #councilofeurope
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Another horrific night in Kyiv with at least 12 innocent people killed by Russia.
I urge the European government to step up efforts to provide Ukraine with all necessary support they need to protect its sovereignty. Let’s convert our words of support into meaningful action!
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As President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, this feels fitting to share: this evening, a partial solar eclipse was visible across large parts of Europe — from Greenland to northern Spain, where it was even total. 1/2
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Russia’s missiles and drones killed innocent civilians and forced families underground. Our answer must be unmistakable: Ukraine is not alone. Justice will be.
#pace #councilofeurope #ukraine
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