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Azerbaijan considers full withdrawal from Council of Europe

President Ilham Aliyev has indicated that Azerbaijan may leave the 46-member organisation following the suspension of its voting rights within the Parliamentary Assembly.

By Europa Express 13 Jul 2026 · 06:30 CET Updated 13 Jul 2026 · 06:30 CET

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⚡ EXECUTIVE DISPATCH BRIEF Developing · Politics

Core Briefing: Azerbaijan considers full withdrawal from Council of Europe
Strategic Context: President Ilham Aliyev has indicated that Azerbaijan may leave the 46-member organisation following the suspension of its voting rights within the Parliamentary Assembly.
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According to Euronews, President Ilham Aliyev stated that Baku is weighing a complete withdrawal from the Council of Europe. This potential exit follows the suspension of Azerbaijan's voting rights in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), which took place earlier in 2024.

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This brief is based on reporting by Euronews.

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