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- 1Council of Europe roundtable to examine Russia's 'fake' Duma elections▼Russia’s “fake” Duma elections on menu for roundtable discussion in Strasbourg
The Council of Europe is hosting a roundtable in Strasbourg focused on Russia's State Duma elections, which the organisation has described as fake. The discussion forms part of the Council's continued scrutiny of Russia's political system and electoral integrity, amid broader tensions between Moscow and European institutions over democracy and human rights standards.
- 2Council of Europe mission in Warsaw over rule of law and abortion rulings▼Council of Europe mission to Warsaw discusses execution of judgments on the rule of law and abortion
A Council of Europe delegation is visiting Warsaw for talks with Polish authorities on the execution of European Court of Human Rights judgments, focusing on the rule of law and on abortion. The discussions concern how Poland implements court rulings, including the near-total abortion ban and judgments related to judicial independence. The visit highlights continued international pressure on Poland to comply with Strasbourg's decisions.
- 3Greek MEP calls von der Leyen 'racist' in EU Parliament outburst●Pöbel-Attacke im EU-Parlament: Griechin beschimpft von der Leyen als „Rassistin“
A Greek member of the European Parliament publicly insulted European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, calling her a 'racist' during a session at the EU Parliament in Strasbourg or Brussels. The incident, described in German media as a 'mob attack', is drawing wide attention and sparking debate about conduct and political tensions inside the assembly.
- 4Prince Albert of Monaco and Portuguese leader to address Council of Europe assembly▼Prince Albert of Monaco and President Martins Seguro of Portugal to address Parliamentary Assembly
Prince Albert II of Monaco and Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, alongside Martins Seguro of Portugal, are set to address the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. The two heads of state will deliver speeches to assembled parliamentarians in Strasbourg, an honour reserved for prominent European leaders on matters of shared concern.
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All 20 opposition members of Strasbourg's municipal council walked out of a council session, in what local outlet Pokaa describes as a surreal moment. The departure has raised questions about political tensions within the city government and what prompted the coordinated exit.