18/03/2022
At the 130th plenary session of the Venice Commission, Mr Cristiano Corazzari, Minister for Culture of the Veneto Region, underlined the importance of the Venice Commission’s work and recalled the history of its formation at a crucial time for Europe. The Veneto Region immediately and enthusiastically accepted the idea of setting up the Commission and it is proud of being able to host such a noble initiative for such a long time. Mr. Corazzari stressed the hard work by the Venice Commission over the decades to strengthen constitutional democracy in many countries and to consolidate an effective and transparent electoral system, the rule of law and mechanisms for the protection of human rights. In conclusion, Mr Corazzari expressed shock over the aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine and informed the Commission about the initiatives of the Veneto Region to support refugees from Ukraine. The horrifying events taking place in Ukraine reminded everyone that the democracy and peace are never to be taken for granted, but they require constant attention and care.