Political Affairs and Democracy
PACE committee calls for academic network to fight corruption
- 22/05/2018
- Political Affairs and Democracy
A PACE 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
Dora Bakoyannis: ‘There is space for Europe to play a useful role in Syria’
- 12/03/2018
- Political Affairs and Democracy
The situation in Syria has severely deteriorated to the extent that the UN Secretary General has described it as ‘hell on earth’ and the international community has failed to achieve a political solution,” said Dora Bakoyannis. More
Libya: the Council of Europe could play a role in setting up unified state structures
- 12/03/2018
- Political Affairs and Democracy
The Council of Europe should contribute to the efforts of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya to set up unified state structures in the country, said the committee approving a report by Attila Korodi. More
Rapporteurs call on all conflict parties to put an end to the humanitarian tragedy in Syria
- 22/02/2018
- Political Affairs and Democracy
Two PACE rapporteurs, Sevinj Fataliyeva and Dora Bakoyannis, have reacted strongly to the humanitarian tragedy unfolding in Syria’s Eastern Goutha, on the day the UN Security Council meets to discuss the situation. 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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