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
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
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
The Unified European Left at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe is pleased that Australian journalist and publisher Julian Assange is finally able to return home after over 14 years of deprivation of liberty. Assange has been persecuted… Continue Reading
The UEL group welcomes the recent adoption of the Spanish Amnesty Law which symbolizes the achievement of the Catalan people in the battle for the recognition of their fundamental rights. The UEL believes the Amnesty Law will put an end… Continue Reading
Statement by the UEL group Thursday May 16, 24 convictions were handed down by the Turkish courts, sanctioning the political leaders of the HDP (pro-Kurdish party). The sentences ranging from 9 to 42 years of imprisonment constitute unjustified judicial harassment… Continue Reading
Statement The Unified European Left (UEL), re-affirming UEL’s condemnation of the violence perpetrated by HAMAS on October 7th 2023 The need for all hostages to be released immediately recalling; That collective punishment violates international law, specifically Article 33 of the… Continue Reading
(EN) We, members of the Unified European Left group in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, in view of the alarming information in our possession on the disproportionate use of force in the police management of demonstrations in… Continue Reading