Andorran Delegation Joins PACE Plenary in Strasbourg to Tackle Hate Speech, Religious Discrimination, and Death Penalty
Led by Berna Coma, the group debates violence against politicians, Istanbul Convention implementation, and awards the 2026 Council of Europe Museum Prize to Young V&A.
Key Points
- Andorran delegation led by Berna Coma attends PACE plenary in Strasbourg from April 20-24.
- Debates cover hate speech and violence against politicians threatening democracy.
- Topics include religious discrimination, Istanbul Convention implementation, and death penalty abolition.
- 2026 Council of Europe Museum Prize awarded to Young V&A in London.
An Andorran delegation from the Consell General is taking part in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) plenary session in Strasbourg, France, which began on Monday, April 20, and runs until Friday, April 24.
Led by Berna Coma, the group includes Meritxell Alcobé and Susanna Vela. The session features debates on pressing social and political matters across Europe. Lawmakers are examining violence and hate speech directed at elected officials and political leaders, which participants see as a growing danger to democratic institutions.
Other key topics include combating religious discrimination and bolstering protections for freedom of religion or belief amid rising social polarization in various countries. A central joint discussion focuses on advancing the promotion and implementation of the Istanbul Convention to build a society rooted in a culture of consent, with member states sharing experiences.
Delegates will also discuss the universal abolition of the death penalty, a longstanding Council of Europe priority on human rights. Separately, the session includes a ceremony awarding the 2026 Council of Europe Museum Prize to Young V&A, an institution tied to London's Victoria and Albert Museum that targets children, young people, and families.
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