PACE President: CoE must Condemn Violation of its Principles

“The Council of Europe must spare no criticism and must condemn all that it considers to be a violation of its principles and values with the utmost firmness,” Lluis Maria de Puig, the president of the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly (PACE) said at the opening of its Autumn session in Strasbourg on September 29.

The August war in Georgia will be the main focus of the session. The debates will be held in two parts: on September 30 and on October 2.

“We must, in particular, look to the future and show prudence and political vision, for we are all aware that the conflict between Georgia and Russia is fraught with consequences, not only for both countries but for the entire region, other European regions and Europe as a whole,” he added.  “The main question that should guide us during our discussions on this subject should be what we want for the future of Europe and how we can guarantee its peace and stability.”

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