Political Affairs and Democracy
Tiny Kox: ‘EU accession to the Convention is at the forefront of the Assembly’s political dialogue with Brussels’
- 05/04/2019
- Political Affairs and Democracy
Tiny Kox (Netherlands, UEL) met with the President of the European Commission, Jean Claude Juncker, to discuss relations between the Assembly and the European Union in the context of the preparation of his report. More
Jacques Maire: “Intensifying the parliamentary dialogue with Algeria is needed more than ever”
- 13/03/2019
- Political Affairs and Democracy
"The Council of Europe has extensive experience in supporting democratic transitions and political reforms in Europe as well as in neighbouring regions", the Parliamentary Assembly rapporteur underlines. More
Strengthening co-operation with the UN in implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
- 05/03/2019
- Political Affairs and Democracy
“As human rights are increasingly being challenged, it is essential that the United Nations may rely on values-based partners such as the Council of Europe”, the Political Committee said. More
The creation of a Constitutional Committee is indispensable for the political transition towards peace and stability in Syria
- 05/03/2019
- Political Affairs and Democracy
The committee urged the international community "to unite and engage in serious efforts” to reach a common agreement in setting up a Constitutional Committee, as a necessary mechanism of transition towards peace and stability. More
Is the EBRD’s model of promoting democracy through investment having any effect?
- 12/02/2019
- Political Affairs and Democracy
The committee has queried whether the work since 1991 of the EBRD to develop market economies in transition countries has helped to promote democracy, which is also one of the stated aims of the bank. More
New guidelines for fair referendums
- 11/12/2018
- Political Affairs and Democracy
Political Affairs Committee unanimously adopted a draft resolution aimed at updating the Venice Commission’s Code of Good Practice on Referendums, following, in particular, the increasing use of referendums. More
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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 two sub-committees:
- Ms Despina CHATZIVASSILIOU - Head of the Secretariat
6.009+33/3 88.41.3075 - Mr Pavel CHEVTCHENKO - Secretary
6.015+33/3 88.41.3835 - Mme Silvia ARZILLI - Secretary
6.011+33/3 90.21.4898 - Mme Rachel MOREL - Administrative assistant
6.012+33/3 90.21.4596 - Ms Nicola STEMP - Assistant
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