Assembly demands government action

The assembly’s demands include the need for electoral upgrades, constitutional revision, dialogue with opposition parties and the strengthening of parliament.

Media freedom boost for east Europe

Representatives of self-regulatory media organisations from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, the Russian Federation and Ukraine have agreed to the creation of an informal regional network to further exchanges and cooperation.

Does pre-natal selection in Georgia and Armenia favour boys?

A Swiss parliamentarian will visit both countries after receiving reports of imbalances in favour of new born boys.

Launch of Eastern Partnership cooperation

Claudia Luciani said: “This joint endeavour in key areas of our expertise is a further demonstration of the excellent cooperation between the Council of Europe and the EU in promoting common European values across the whole continent.”

Police ethics

Representatives of law enforcement agencies from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro and Serbia are in Strasbourg today for a “Make Ethics Grow!” workshop.