The Group of the Unified European Left is concerned about the detention of the Director of Amnesty International Turkey, Ms. Idil Eser, who has been arrested on June 6 along with 7 human rights defenders and 2 trainers who were… Continue Reading
The Group of the Unified European Left at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) is honoured to announce the nomination of Mr. Selahattin Demirtaş for the 2017 Václav Havel Human Rights Prize. The Prize is awarded each… Continue Reading
On 28/6, Mr. Grigore Petrenco, former vice-chairman of the Group of the Unified European Left was sentenced to 4,5 years with suspension of 4 years probation period. All the defendants from the so called “Petrenco group” were found guilty for taking… Continue Reading
While speaking in today’s current affairs debate on the successes and failures in Europe’s common fight against terrorism, Mr. Villumsen reiterated the need to fight terrorism; the fight can’t be won, however, by comprising on human rights, democracy or by… Continue Reading
During its Group meeting on Wednesday, 28/6, the Group of the Unified European Left hosted the delegation of the spokesperson of HDP, Mr. Osman Baydemir, and two members of the Constitutional Committee, Mr. Mithat Sancar and Mrs. Meral Danış Beştaş, who… Continue Reading
The UEL Group welcomed a delegation of the Iraqi Communist Party (ICP) under leadership of Mr. Raaid Jahid Fahmi, Secretary-General of the political party for an exchange of views. During its Group meeting, discussions were held on the fight against… Continue Reading
UEL Chairman, Mr. Kox presented on Monday 26 June the progress report of the Bureau and Standing Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe at the start of the June part session. In his report, in which… Continue Reading
Today, at its meeting in Strasbourg, the Bureau of the Parliamentary Assembly has taken the decision to express its lack of confidence in Mr. Pedro Agramunt as President of the Assembly, being of opinion that his representation could further harm the image of… Continue Reading
Two Members of the UEL Group, Ulla Sandbaek (Denmark) and Miren Gorrotxategui (Spain) visited Turkey between 13-19/02/2017 as part of the international peace delegation consisting of 10 members from Europe and North America, including Members of European Parliament and of… Continue Reading
The report on social cohesion and economic development, written by former UEL Member Tuur Elzinga (The Netherlands) and finalized by UEL vice-chairman Andrej Hunko (Germany), has been adopted almost unanimously during the second part session of the Parliamentary Assembly. Highlighting… Continue Reading