In the draft resolution, paragraph 10.1, after the words "using the experience", replace the words "of the Forum of National Ethics Committees (NEC Forum)" with the following words:
"acquired in the framework of the European Conference of National Ethics Committee (COMETH) initiated by the Council of Europe, and more recently the Forum of National Ethics Committee (NEC Forum) funded by the European Commission,"
The rapporteur wishes to clarify that the Council of Europe had a pioneering role when it launched the European Conference of National Ethics Committee (COMETH) in early 1990s. Subsequently, the European Commission was inspired by this initiative and created the Forum of National Ethics Committees at the level of its member states (27) and EU candidate countries.