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Indefinite rule by decree in Hungary's COVID-19 response a serious concern, say OSCE PA human rights leaders
Publishing date: 1 April 2020
COPENHAGEN, 1 April 2020 – The granting of emergency powers in Hungary that enable the government to rule by decree without a foreseen termination date is a dangerous step that undermines democracy in the country, said OSCE PA human rights leaders today.
Parliaments must continue to serve the people during coronavirus pandemic
Publishing date: 1 April 2020
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Parliamentary Assembly
What we do: Democratization, Human rights
Op-ed by George Tsereteli (MP, Georgia)
Coronavirus pandemic reminds us that emergencies are the time to abide by our principles, not abandon them
Publishing date: 1 April 2020
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Parliamentary Assembly
Op-ed published at European Interest by Kari Henriksen (MP, Norway)
Briefed by Lombardy Region President, OSCE PA leadership discusses steps forward during coronavirus crisis
Publishing date: 27 March 2020
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Parliamentary Assembly
COPENHAGEN, 27 March 2020 – In a series of virtual meetings this week with leaders and staff of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, members discussed the way forward in the context of the COVID-19 global pandemic. The OSCE parliamentarians were briefed by the President of the hard-hit Lombardy Region of Italy, who appealed for assistance.
Urgent need to counter 'fake news' on coronavirus outbreak and make accurate information more accessible for citizens, says OSCE PA’s Mina
Publishing date: 11 March 2020
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Parliamentary Assembly
What we do: Media freedom and development
COPENHAGEN, 11 March 2020 – As public health officials and national governments work to contain the coronavirus outbreak, due diligence must also be shown in countering the spread of disinformation about it, said the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly’s Special Rapporteur on Disinformation and Propaganda Oscar Mina (San Marino) today...
Leaders of 2018 election observation mission welcome Georgia’s electoral reforms
Publishing date: 9 March 2020
COPENHAGEN, 9 March 2020 – In response to the agreement reached on Sunday between the government and the opposition on a package of electoral reforms in Georgia, OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Vice-Presidents Margareta Cederfelt (MP, Sweden) and Kristian Vigenin (MP, Bulgaria) issued the following statement:...
Europe should show solidarity with Greece in coping with migration emergency, says OSCE PA’s Pritchard in Athens
Publishing date: 6 March 2020
ATHENS, 6 March 2020 – International humanitarian law must be respected in the response to the situation on the borders between Turkey and Greece, said OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Special Representative on South East Europe Mark Pritchard (MP, United Kingdom) wrapping up a three-day official visit to Athens today...