The Unified European Left Group of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe expresses its deep concern at the ongoing crackdown in Türkiye targeting LGBTI+ people, activists, organisations and human rights defenders. Since 13 September, coordinated operations have been… Continue Reading
On 25 June 2026, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe adopted almost unanimously the report on ‘Violent Pornography: a test for human rights’ by UEL rapporteur Laura Castel (ERC, Spain). This landmark resolution urges governments across Europe and… Continue Reading
We, as the UEL delegation, are following the ongoing Peace and Democratic Society Process in Türkiye with hope and great interest. We view the establishment of lasting peace and regional stability as a critical and historic initiative that will positively… Continue Reading
Strasbourg, 22 April 2026 – The Unified European Left (UEL) group has successfully won the Parliamentary Assembly’s majority for its proposed amendment to the report “Towards the universal abolition of the death penalty in all circumstances.” Now, the Venice Commission, the… Continue Reading
Today, the UEL group has elected Mr George Loucaides (AKEL – Left-New Forces, Cyprus) as its Co-President to replace outgoing Co-President Mr Andrej Hunko (BSW, Germany). Mr George Loucaides has been a member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council… Continue Reading
The UEL is concerned about two developments in relation to the postal voting delays and irregularities in vote counting following Germany’s Federal elections on 23 February 2025. On 8 November 2024, Federal Returning Officer Ruth Brand warned Chancellor Scholz that… Continue Reading
In response to the ongoing and devastating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the UEL group has consistently voiced its strong opposition to the Israeli military’s assault on Gaza’s civilian population. The UEL has underscored the urgent need to bring an end… Continue Reading
Following the written request by co-chair Hunko, the Presidential Committee instructed the PACE President, Mr Theodoros Rousopoulos, to request an opinion by the Venice Commission on the decision by the Romanian Constitutional Court to annul the presidential election. Co-chair Hunko:… Continue Reading
The Group of the Unified European Left in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) deeply deplores the Ministry of Interior’s decision to appoint governors in place of the democratically elected mayors of five municipalities—Mardin, Batman, Urfa Halfeti,… Continue Reading
