The European Exchange calls on the members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe not to agree to the planned self-limitation of its own sanction mechanisms. During its summer session in June 2019 PACE will vote on a draft resolution according to which PACE would largely lose the possibility of sanctioning members who violate the principles of the Council of Europe. Such a far-reaching limitation of future PACE sanctions would undermine the credibility of the Council of Europe and permanently damage the reputation and competences of PACE. Find the letter here
