Political Affairs and Democracy
Rapporteurs welcome Belarus court decision to suspend and review death sentences
- 18/06/2018
- Political Affairs and Democracy
PACE rapporteurs Yves Cruchten and Andrea Rigoni, have welcomed the recent decision of the Supreme Court of Belarus to suspend and review the death sentences of two men while their appeals are pending. More
Rapporteurs condemn two recent executions in Belarus
- 30/05/2018
- Political Affairs and Democracy
Yves Cruchten, rapporteur on the abolition of the death penalty, and Andrea Rigoni former rapporteur on the situation in Belarus,have strongly condemned two recent executions which reportedly took place in secret in mid-May. More
London terror attack victim tells parliamentarians: ‘I was treated with indifference’
- 22/05/2018
- Political Affairs and Democracy
The victim of a terror attack in London has told a parliamentary hearing in Athens about the difficult challenges he faced in the aftermath of the attack – and how he had hoped for greater support from the authorities. More
Committee calls for academic network to fight corruption
- 22/05/2018
- Political Affairs and Democracy
A committee calls on academics and scholars throughout the Council of Europe area to come together in a trans-national network to combat corruption, and encourage implementation of Council of Europe Conventions in this field. More
Syria: rapporteur urges international plan for security and political transition
- 22/05/2018
- Political Affairs and Democracy
Dora Bakoyannis, rapporteur on the situation in Syria, has called on the international community to support a wide-ranging plan to bring security and political transition to the country – backed by the UN and regional powers. More
Political Affairs Committee Chair condemns the disproportionate use of force by the Israeli Army in Gaza
- 16/05/2018
- Political Affairs and Democracy
“I strongly condemn the disproportionate use of force by the Israeli Army. I join my voice to those asking for an international investigation,” said Mrs Oomen-Ruijten reacting to the escalation of violence in Gaza. More
Did you know?
The committee shall consider the general policy of the Council of Europe and all political matters which fall within the competence of the Organisation. It shall report on urgent political situations and crises in Council of Europe member states.
In January 2018, Ria Oomen-Ruijten (Netherlands, EPP/CD) was elected as Chairperson of the Committee.
Activities
Agendas
All items due for discussion and decision.
Reports under preparation
List of reports under preparation in the committee.
Documents and declarations
The committee's public documents and declarations.
Decisions
Details of decisions taken by the committee at each meeting (synopses).
Terms of reference
The committee scrutinises political matters falling within the Council of Europe's mandate and deals with urgent political situations and crises in the organisation's member states.
Members
The 88 members are appointed by the national delegations to the Assembly and may belong to one of the six political groups in the Assembly or be non-registered.
Sub-committees
The committee currently has three sub-committees:
- Ms Despina CHATZIVASSILIOU - Head of the Secretariat
6.009+33/3 88.41.3075 - Mr João ARY - Deputy to the Head of the Secretariat
6.010/+33/3 88.41.2112 - Mr Pavel CHEVTCHENKO - Secretary
6.015+33/3 88.41.3835 - Mme Silvia ARZILLI - Secretary
6.011+33/3 90.21.4898 - M. Alexis SALANSON - Co-Secretary
6.014+33/3 90.21.6374 - Mme Rachel MOREL - Administrative assistant
6.012+33/3 90.21.4596 - Ms Nicola STEMP - Assistant
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