UEL President, Tiny Kox calls on Moldovan authorities to refrain from political oppression, guarantee an independent judiciary and free the political prisoners
In the letter written by Grigore Petrenco, leader of the Red Bloc and honorary member of PACE, the international community is called upon to take measures in order to uphold human rights and guarantee the safety of the political prisoners.
Statement by Mr. Kox, President UEL, on massacre in Ankara
The terrible massacre which took place last Saturday left many in dismay, disgust and sorrow. Among the participants in the March for Peace were a lot of representatives and sympathizers of HDP, which once again is affected by barbaric violence… Continue Reading
UEL member M Kürkçü – Turkey at the crossroad
Ertugrul Kürkçü (Turkey, UEL), referred to the situation in Turkey and urged to draw the attention on the next PACE mission due to observe the next elections that he described as “crucial”. If Europe and the United States see Turkey… Continue Reading
M Elzinga addresses inclusive and green growth, inequality and reform of the financial sector in report on OECD
There is no doubt that growth can go hand in hand with a reduction in income differentials and the greening of the economy, a point of view which UEL member Tuur Elzinga, rapporteur for the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council… Continue Reading
UEL hosting event with Mr. Demirtaş, leader of HDP, on the situation in Turkey
Mr. Selahattin Demirtaş, leader of the left-wing pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP), has visisted the event hosted by the UEL Group during the Fourth Part Session of PACE where he discussed the situation in Turkey, the escalation of violence, the upcoming… Continue Reading
UEL Chair Mr. Kox: “Political violence in Turkey threatens elections”
The new wave of political violence which is coming over Turkey, threatens the democratic level of the upcoming parliamentary elections, which are scheduled for November 1, 2015. According to UEL PACE Chair Mr. Tiny Kox most of the violence is… Continue Reading
UEL Chair M Tiny Kox: “Detention of former UEL member Grigore Petrenco and other oppositionists in the Republic of Moldova contradicts the principles of International Human Rights laws”
On September 6, former member of UEL, M Grigore Petrenco was detained by the police after protests in which thousands of people came to the streets against the political regime and oligarchic rules in the Republic of Moldova. Peaceful manifestations… Continue Reading
UEL Chair, M Kox: Right-wing majority is undermining the rule of law in Ukraine
On a proposal of UEL Chair M Tiny Kox, an investigation will be carried out into whether recent legislation passed in Ukraine, which is leading to bans on left parties, conforms to the rules of the Council of Europe. Ukraine,… Continue Reading
Member of UEL, M Tuur Elzinga calls on OECD member states to raise middle and lower household incomes to boost demand and purchasing power
The report prepared by Tuur Elzinga (Netherlands, UEL) calls on OECD member states to take steps to raise middle and lower household incomes to boost demand and purchasing power. It is necessary to strengthen collective bargaining and (minimum) wages, keeping… Continue Reading