Theodoros Rousopoulos
@PACE_President
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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
Joined March 2014
During the Third Reich, about 800,000 of 80 million Germans were arrested for dissent and opposing war. In Putin’s Russia, about 20,000 Russians out of 145 million have been arrested for dissent and protesting the war. 800 thousand and 20 thousand. Remember these two figures
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My sincere condolences to the people of Türkiye for the tragic loss of lives of their 20 servicemen in a plane crash earlier today. @PACE_News
All 20 military personnel aboard a Turkish C-130 cargo plane that crashed in Georgia have been confirmed dead, according to Turkey’s government. The plane was returning from Azerbaijan to Turkey when it went down, leaving a trail of white smoke captured in video footage.
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Ukraine pays the highest imaginable price for its commitment to democracy, human rights and the rule of law - the values it subscribed to uphold 30 years ago and the the importance of which it teaches the whole Europe to appreciate! Congratulations!
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Ukraine's journey with the Council of Europe reflects a commitment to democracy, human rights, and resilience against aggression, marking vital shared values.
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A Convention born of ‘fire and sorrow’ that has protected Europeans for 75 years
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In an address at a solemn ceremony to mark the 75th anniversary of the signature of the European Convention on Human Rights, PACE President Theodoros Rousopoulos hailed the Convention as “the most...
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Latvia’s withdrawal from the #IstanbulConvention is a grave setback for women’s rights and democracy in Europe. Violence against women is not negotiable. I urge Latvian authorities to reverse this decision and stand again for dignity and equality. https://t.co/Sbm1AWeaoC
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“I am deeply alarmed by the decision of the Latvian Parliament to withdraw from the Istanbul Convention, just over a year after it entered into force in the country. This is an unprecedented and...
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I call on the Latvian Parliament to vote against leaving the @coe #IstanbulConvention, the gold standard legal instrument to prevent and punish violence against women
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Theodoros Rousopoulos, the President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), made the following statement today: “I am extremely concerned by the fast-tracking of parliamentary...
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Another night of terror in Kyiv that reminds us what Ukraine lives through for almost four years. These war crimes by Russia must end and we should double or triple our pressure on Putin’s regime to stop this horror. @PACE_News @UKRinCoE
Russian terrorists struck critical civilian infrastructure, particularly energy, across Ukraine with hundreds of drones and missiles. I urge all partners to respond strongly. Putin did this on October 10th—the anniversary of the first massive attack on Ukraine’s energy
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Honoured to meet and talk with @MariaCorinaYA, after she was awarded our Václav Havel Human Rights Prize in 2024. Her courage and unwavering commitment to justice embody the values upheld by PACE. I warmly congratulate her on the Nobel Peace Prize! https://t.co/7xqQIr34RY
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Had a productive meeting in Strasbourg with @PACE_President Theodoros Rousopoulos. Reaffirmed 🇦🇲’s commitment to democratic reforms, human rights & the rule of law. Underlined PACE’s role in promoting peace, freedom & justice.
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Russia launched another massive air attack on Ukrainian cities while people were sleeping. Again, hundreds of drones and missiles, destroying residential buildings and causing civilian casualties. We must maximise the cost of further escalation for Russia. Putin must know
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The latest drone and missile attack by Russia against Ukraine only reinforces our determination towards accountability and just and lasting peace in #Ukraine.
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It is with great shock and disbelief that I learned about the death of Mr Alfred Heer, long-standing and extremely active member @PACE_News. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. He will be missed and remembered.
Der unerwartete Tod des Zürcher Nationalrats Alfred Heer ist erschütternd. Ich wünsche seinen Nächsten in diesen schweren Stunden und Tagen viel Kraft und nur das Beste.
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Tonight’s crossing of the Russian drones in Poland is a stark reminder to all of us that the Russian aggression affects not only Ukraine. It already has and will have consequences for the whole Europe! This is our war too and we must act accordingly! @UKRinCoE @PACE_News
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The Russian atrocities in Ukraine go from bad to worse and every day we are terrified with a new war crime. Europe must step up its support to Ukraine and intensify pressure on Russia to stop this war. @coe must set up the accountability system asap. There will be no impunity!
Відверто звірячий російський удар авіабомбою по селищу Ярова на Донеччині. Прямо по людях. Звичайні цивільні люди. У момент, коли видавались пенсії. За попередньою інформацією, кількість загиблих – більше 20 людей. Немає слів… Співчуття всім рідним та близьким загиблих. Такі
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The persistent bombings & the strike on a gvt's building in the capital Kiyv, killing innocents among them a baby, are unacceptable. We are steadfast in solidarity with 🇺🇦 in its rebuilding efforts & fight against impunity. We wi restore hope in a peaceful & democratic Europe.
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Statement by a committee following the funicular accident in Lisbon
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The Committee on social affairs, health and sustainable development has expressed s its profound sorrow over the tragic accident on the Elevador da Glória in Lisbon, which claimed the lives of 16...
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I condem the murder of former Speaker of the Rada @ua_parliament Andriy Parubiy. While the circumstances of his killings are still to be established, I want to stress that violence against politicians is a threat to democratic stability. @PACE_News is standing with Ukraine.
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At least two children died today in another horrific Russian missile strike on Kyiv. It is truly heartbreaking to see how Russia destroys childhoods, kills, abducts or displaces kids. Just peace must be negotiated to save their future. @PACE_News @verkhovna_rada
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I welcome the efforts of @POTUS to negotiate just and lasting peace for Ukraine, based on respect for national sovereignty and international law. I regret that the meeting in Alaska did not bring about a ceasefire. @PACE_News remains firm in its unwavering support to Ukraine.
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