Seven delegations join in demarche as PACE lifts all sanctions on Russian delegation
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe has voted to accept the Russian delegation, which was sanctioned…
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PACE destroys sanctions mechanism, allowing return of Russian delegation
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe adopted a decision to change its sanctions mechanism, in which…
Please reject efforts to weaken the Council of Europe – uphold PACE’s sanction powers
OPEN LETTER Dear PACE Assembly Member, Civil society across Europe is receiving worrying signals that PACE might vote…
The Council of Europe and Russia: credibility requires consistent decisions
Euromaidan Press is publishing a translation of an article by well-known German analyst Dr. Susan Stewart which was…
Sanctions matter even if they won’t change Putin’s policies because ending them would lead to disasters
Sanctions against Moscow for its violation of international law in Ukraine are important and worth maintaining as a…
I leave you, I leave you not. How Russia tricked the Council of Europe into self-amputating its powers
The push to reinstate the Russian delegation in PACE started in 2016 but has really picked up speed…
PACE resolution to lift sanctions on Russia “strategic defeat for human rights defenders” – Professor of European law
Critical Analysis of the Draft Resolution Proposed by the Rules Committee On 3 June 2019 the Rules Committee…
“You can’t bow down to the offender” – Memorial’s Gannushkina on PACE’s push to lift Russian sanctions
EP: How likely is Russia's exit from the Council of Europe? Having taught probability theory for 30 years,…
French expert says West would be foolish to indulge Russia in PACE
The PACE Committee recently approved a draft resolution proposing a change in the Council’s Charter so that its…
No limits for Russia: how PACE agreed to lift sanctions on the aggressor
On Monday, 3 June, a regular meeting of the Rules Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council…
Relatives of Ukrainian hostages of the Kremlin ask PACE to prevent lifting Russia sanctions
Open letter to PACE Assembly Members: Don’t deprive us of hope for the liberation of our relatives who…
Open letter of lawyers & foreign policy experts: stop efforts to weaken Council of Europe’s powers to sanction violators
OPEN LETTER TO THE CITIZENS OF EUROPE - REJECT EFFORTS TO WEAKEN THE COUNCIL OF EUROPE’S POWER TO SANCTION…
Rebecca Harms: Germany and France should stop supporting Russia’s unconditional return to PACE
A few days ago, the International Maritime Tribunal in Hamburg ruled in favor of the Ukrainian lawsuit and…
Looks like 1938: how Berlin and Paris made a step towards lifting sanctions on Russia in PACE
This week marked the tenth anniversary of the Eastern Partnership in Brussels. The main news about this event, however,…
Documentary “Putin’s Hostages: Ukrainian political prisoners of the Kremlin” was premiered in PACE
The premiere of the documentary "Putin's Hostages: Ukrainian political prisoners of the Kremlin" was held on 23 January…
How recent PACE resolution invoking Geneva convention will help free Ukrainian sailors captured by Russia
Since Russia’s attack on Ukrainian ships and capture of 24 sailors on 25 November 2018, Ukraine has been…
Russia loses battle for PACE: resolution allowing sanctions to be lifted fails vote
As the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) gathered for their autumn session in Strasbourg, all…
How PACE wants to change its rules to lift sanctions on Russia
On 9 October, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) will vote for a resolution which…
One hundred politicians, analysts, and human rights activists urge Council of Europe to resist Russian blackmail
OPEN LETTER We, the undersigned, are strongly concerned about the possible demise of the Council of Europe, which…
Save the Council of Europe from Russian blackmail
The human rights situation in the European Region is under threat, as the key organization protecting it might…