In the framework of the official visit between 5-7 April, the members of the Presidential Committee held several meetings with members of the Ukrainian PACE delegation, the Speaker of the Verhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk, Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyy and Maxim Kozycky,… Continue Reading
Today, history is in the making as a meeting between the newly elected President of UEL, Mr George Katrougalos and President of PACE, Mr Tiny Kox, member and former UEL President, takes place. Both discussed the developments following military aggression… Continue Reading
On 14 March, vice-chair George Katrougalos (SYRIZA, Greece) has been unanimously elected as chairperson of the UEL group. Biography
We denounce Russia’s invasion of Ukraine which constitutes a flagrant violation of international law, namely of article 2(4) of the UN Charter and customary international law, demands its immediate end and reiterates that war can never be a solution. We… Continue Reading
The UEL group is deeply concerned about the increased escalation between Ukraine and Russia. The UEL calls on both countries and all other geopolitical players to de-escalate the tensions and resolve the conflict by diplomatic means. It must be… Continue Reading
On Monday 24 January during the first part session 2022, Mr Tiny Kox (Netherlands), the chairperson of the Unified European Left group has been elected President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE). Taking over from Rik Daems (Belgium,… Continue Reading
Following the Parliamentary Conference on Diversity, inclusiveness and non-discrimination against racism and intolerance in Europe which had been organised by the Swedish Parliament and the PACE Equality and Non-Discrimination Committee, as part of the activities of the No Hate Parliamentary Alliance… Continue Reading
Speaking on behalf of the UEL group in the debate on ‘Anchoring the right to a healthy environment: need for enhanced action by the Council of Europe’ held during the fourth part session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council… Continue Reading
A resolution and recommendation on the basis of a report by UEL rapporteur Paul Gavan (Ireland), who visited both countries, have been adopted by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE). Following the recent conflict between Armenia and… Continue Reading
The resolution adopted almost unanimously by PACE, based on a report by Tiny Kox (Netherlands, UEL), proposes that the Assembly adopt guidelines “on the scope of parliamentary immunities enjoyed by members of the Assembly” with a view to clarifying… Continue Reading