George Katrougalos elected as UEL chair
On 14 March, vice-chair George Katrougalos (SYRIZA, Greece) has been unanimously elected as chairperson of the UEL group. Biography
Statement on the situation in Ukraine by the UEL Bureau
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, demand its immediate end and reiterate that war can never be a solution. We… Continue Reading
UEL vice-chairs call for de-escalation in Russia – Ukraine crisis
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
Chair UEL elected as PACE President
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
Fostering parliamentary and interparliamentary work to combat racism at its roots
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
UEL member Ms Mai Kivelä, “There are no human rights on a dead planet!”
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
Report by Mr Paul Gavan on Humanitarian consequences of the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan adopted
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
UEL Chair Kox: “The resolution adopted by PACE aims to reaffirm the validity of the protection given to all members and former members of the Assembly”
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
Senator Kox nominated as next PACE President
The Group of the Unified European Left nominates its Chairperson, Senator Tiny Kox, NL, as the next President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. All national delegations and all political groups have been informed about the Group’s… Continue Reading
UEL calls for international support Afghan citizens
UEL statement on Afghanistan crisis The Group of the Unified European Left in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe calls on the Committee of Ministers to urgently communicate to all member States’ governments and Parliaments to take… Continue Reading