Assembly
debate on 21 April 2021 (12th sitting) (see Doc. 15253, report of the Committee on Political Affairs and Democracy,
rapporteur: Lord David Blencathra). Text
adopted by the Assembly on 21 April 2021 (12th sitting).
1. The Parliamentary Assembly refers
to its Resolution 2371
(2021) “Urgent need for electoral reform in Belarus”.
It invites the Committee of Ministers to:
1.1 continue to closely follow the situation in Belarus;
1.2 adopt measures to complement the Council
of Europe Action Plan for Belarus 2019-2021 with targeted
action of primary importance for constructing transparent and democratic
institutions in Belarus, including an electoral reform, with a view
to bringing the electoral legislation into line with relevant European
and international standards, with the involvement of the European
Commission for Democracy through Law (Venice Commission) and the
Assembly;
1.3 implement the above-mentioned measures as soon as it becomes
feasible, following a clear commitment by the Belarusian authorities
to engage in a democratic transition process.
