U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis this week was appointed to serve on the longstanding Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe.
 
Also known as the U.S. Helsinki Commission, the group ensures compliance with an agreement aimed to improve relations between Eastern and Western Europe and ease Cold War tensions. Tillis, a Republican from North Carolina, is the second person from the state to serve on the commission. The other is Rep. Richard Hudson, R-Concord.
 
“It’s an honor to serve on the Helsinki Commission, an important component to strengthening America’s cooperation with Europe and promoting international peace and stability,” Tillis said. “Throughout its history, the Helsinki Commission has been a valuable platform that has shined light on human rights violations, human trafficking, and terrorist threats. Moving forward, I look forward to working with other commissioners to focus on a number of critical issues, starting with Russia’s slide back to authoritarianism and its increasing hostility against its neighbors.”
 
The Helsinki Commission was scheduled to hold its first hearing of the 115th Congress on Wednesday.

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