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In November 2024, the European Union delivered four statements at the Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers meetings. The first statement was on the presidential elections and the referendum in the Republic of Moldova, the second one was to mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the third one on the occasion of the 1000th day of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. Finally, the fourth statement was on the Secretary General's 30th consolidated report on the conflict in Georgia. 

 

 

On 6 November 2024, the European Union delivered a statement at the Council of Europe 1511th meeting of Ministers' Deputies on the presidential elections and the referendum in the Republic of Moldova. The EU congratulated Maia Sandu on her re-election as President of the Republic of Moldova and commended the authorities for successfully conducting elections despite unprecedented interference by the Russian Federation. The recent referendum reaffirmed the commitment of Moldova’s citizens to European integration. The European Union welcomed President Sandu’s declaration to serve all citizens of the Republic of Moldova and to address domestic political polarisation. The European Union stated it stands ready to intensify joint work with the Republic of Moldova to promote democratic reforms and enhance resilience, stability, and prosperity in the Republic of Moldova.

 

On 19 November 2024, ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November, the European Union delivered a statement at the Council of Europe 1512th meeting of Ministers' Deputies. The European Union reaffirmed its commitment to the prevention and elimination of all forms of violence against women and girls and the pioneering role of the Council of Europe and the Istanbul Convention. Moreover, the European Union highlighted its accession to the Istanbul Convention and the adoption of the first-ever European Union Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence. The European Union also expressed deep concern regarding violence against women in conflict situations, reiterating its support to Ukraine, and emphasised the critical role of civil society. 

At this same meeting, another EU statement was delivered on the occasion of the 1000th day of Russia Federation’s war of aggression against Ukraine, condemning Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and reaffirming the EU's continued support for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders. The European Union commended Ukraine for ratifying the Rome Statute and stressed the need for the Russian Federation and its leadership to be held fully accountable for the serious crimes committed. The European Union highlighted its participation in the Register of Damage Caused by the Aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine and its support for the Core Group’s efforts to establish a tribunal. The statement also reaffirmed that the European Union will stand by Ukraine with steadfast support for as long as needed.

 

On 27 November, the Council of Europe Secretary General's 30th consolidated report on the conflict in Georgia was discussed at the 1513th Meeting of the Committee of Ministers in the presence of the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Mr Lasha Darsalia. On this occasion, the European Union delivered a statement, welcoming this report and calling upon the Russian Federation to fully comply with ECHR judgments. The statement condemns the Russian Federation’s illegal military presence in the Georgian regions, recognition of these regions as independent, military exercises, and ongoing "borderisation" conducted there. The European Union also expressed deep concern about the impunity surrounding grave human rights violations in Abkhazia and South Ossetia, reiterating its unwavering support for Georgia's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders.