21st High-level Alliance against Trafficking in Persons Conference
First of all, I would like to congratulate the organizers of this important conference and thank them for their kind invitation.
Strengthening the role of young people in the prevention and resolution of conflicts
Thank you, Mr Chairperson, and a very good morning to All,
I would like to use this opportunity to thank you for having entrusted me with the preparation of this Opinion. I would also like to congratulate Ms Inka Hopsu for her insightful report.
The functioning of democratic institutions in Turkey
Dear Colleagues,
Regrettably, we find ourselves enticed, once more, to debate the functioning of democratic institutions in Turkey, a founding member of the Council of Europe.
“The EU budget at the centre of the Recovery Plan. NGEU, MFF and Own Resources: New intersections between the competences of the EP and national parliaments?”
Cyprus opposes the potential extension of the Emissions Trading Scheme to aviation and maritime sectors, as well as the introduction of a Financial Transaction Tax and a Common Consolidated Corporate Tax Base.
Συμμετοχή σε συζήτηση της Συνόδου της ΚΣΣΕ με θέμα τις απειλές κατά της ελευθερίας της έκφρασης που σχετίζονται με τις μεγάλες εταιρείες τεχνολογίας
Στο πλαίσιο των εργασιών του Πρώτου Μέρους της Συνόδου 2021 της Κοινοβουλευτικής Συνέλευσης του Συμβουλίου της Ευρώπης (ΚΣΣΕ), η βουλευτής κα Χριστιάνα Ερωτοκρίτου συμμετείχε σε συζήτηση στην Ολομέλειας του Σώματος, με θέμα τις απειλές κατά της ελευθερίας της έκφρασης που σχετίζονται με τις μεγάλες εταιρείες τεχνολογίας («Big Tech»).
Democracy Hacked? How to respond?
What we are debating here today is in fact a crucial issue, one that affects the access to, level of participation in and, ultimately, the quality of our democracies, for citizens and politicians alike.
Debate: Threats to media freedom and journalists’ security in Europe
Madam President, dear colleagues, I would like to congratulate Lord George FOULKES for his comprehensive work, highlighting threats to journalists and media freedom in general. We all agree that at the heart of true democracy lies an independent and pluralistic media. Freedom of speech is one of the most fundamental values of humankind.
Current affairs debate: Recent developments in Libya and in the Middle East: what consequences for Europe?
Dear Colleagues,
We could very well be standing on the verge of a very detrimental development to the security of Europe and the stability of the Mediterranean.
The most worrying however development which does not seem to adequately alarm Europe is the fact that jihadi fighters have been transported to Libya for combat.
Debate: Complementary joint procedure between the Committee of Ministers and the Parliamentary Assembly in response to a serious violation by a member State of its statutory obligations
I would like, first, to thank the rapporteur, Mr Frank SCHWABE, for this well-written report that lays down a step-by-step process aiming at bringing in line, through the adoption of a common mechanism, a member state that has breached its statutory obligations.
Joint Debate: Concerted action against human trafficking and the smuggling of migrants
Dear colleagues, I would like to thank the two rapporteurs whose reports were debating here today. In exposing these issues, that are global in nature, we can seek ways to improve the conditions in our own countries, where we are more familiar with the structures in place and remaining difficulties.