International Gathering in Reykjavik Today: PACE Discussion
Hangin' with the Bigwigs in Iceland's Concert Hall
Today's the day, homies! The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) is kickin' it in Reykjavik's Harpa Concert Hall. Over 60 Assembly members from 46 countries will be droppin' by for this jamboree.
Leading the charge is Iceland's government speaker, Birgir Ármannsson, who welcomed the crew this morn. mbl.is/Kristinn Magnússon
The event's been organized by the Icelandic government, and Birgir Ármannsson's about to kick things off with an opening address. The Foreign Minister Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir will join the discussion within the framework of Iceland's Presidency of the Committee of Ministers.
Digital Bullying Against Women
Today's also the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and they ain't playin' around. An event on "Digital violence against women" is runnin' with the Icelandic Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir, National Commissioner of Police lawyer and GREVIO member María Rún Bjarnadóttir, and the Sexual Offences Investigation Division's head, Ævar Pálmi Pálmason, in the mix. mbl.is/Kristinn Magnússon
Russia's War in Ukraine
They're also gonna hold a current affairs debate on "Escalation in the Russian Federation's war of aggression against Ukraine." They're also expectin' to adopt a statement for the 4th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Council of Europe, set for Reykjavik on the 16-17 of May 2023. mbl.is/Kristinn Magnússon
The Council of Europe's Role
The crew's gonna chat about the Council of Europe's role as the linchpin of Europe's political architecture, protectin' democracy durin' health crises, assessin' the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on civil society space, on the prison population, secure supply chains for medical supplies, evaluatin' the partnership for democracy in respect of the Jordan Parliament, and observin' early parliamentary elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and in Bulgaria.
Check Out the Action
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- The news today revolves around the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) gathering in Reykjavik's Harpa Concert Hall, discussing various topics including policies, legislation, and politics.
- It's worth noting that the event is being led by Iceland's government speaker, Birgir Ármannsson, and the Foreign Minister, Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir, who is expected to join the discussion.
- In a separate event, Iceland's Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir is addressing the issue of digital bullying against women, along with other prominent figures, marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
- Another significant discussion on the agenda is the escalation in the Russian Federation's war of aggression against Ukraine, with the expectation of adopting a statement for the 4th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Council of Europe in May 2023.
- The Council of Europe's role and impact will also be under discussion, addressing issues such as democracy during health crises, the Covid-19 pandemic's effect on civil society, prison population, secure supply chains for medical supplies, partnership for democracy, and early parliamentary elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Bulgaria. To keep up with the livestream, follow this link: right here.
