Amendment 13 Sub-amendment 1 to amendment 13 Sub-amendment 2 to amendment 13 Sub-amendment 3 to amendment 13 Amendment 1 Sub-amendment 1 to amendment 1 Amendment 2 Sub-amendment 1 to amendment 2 Amendment 3 Amendment 4 Sub-amendment 1 to amendment 4 Amendment 5 Amendment 6 Amendment 14 Amendment 16 Amendment 7 Sub-amendment 1 to amendment 7 Amendment 15 Sub-amendment 1 to amendment 15 Amendment 8 Sub-amendment 1 to amendment 8 Amendment 9 Sub-amendment 1 to amendment 9 Amendment 10 Amendment 11 Amendment 12
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28 September 2021
Tabled by Mr Olivier BECHT, Ms Martine LEGUILLE BALLOY, Mr André GATTOLIN, Ms Isabelle RAUCH, Ms Nicole DURANTON, Ms Catherine KAMOWSKI, Ms Liliana TANGUY
If adopted, amendment 1 falls.
Votes: 74 in favor 20 against 15 abstentions
In the draft resolution, paragraph 8.1, replace the words: “Each national delegation shall include members of the under-represented sex [footnote 1] to ensure at least the following gender representation” with the following words:
"Each national delegation must include both women and men among its representatives. Each national delegation shall include members of the under-represented sex [footnote 1] at least in the same percentage as in its parliament or, if this is more favourable to the representation of the under-represented sex, ensure gender representation as follows:”
28 September 2021
Tabled by the Committee on Rules of Procedure, Immunities and Institutional Affairs
In amendment 13, replace the second sentence in inverted commas with the following sentence:
"As long as women are under-represented in the Parliamentary Assembly, each national delegation shall include women as members at least in the same percentage as in its parliament or, if this is more favourable to the representation of women, ensure gender representation as follows:"
28 September 2021
Tabled by Ms Béatrice FRESKO-ROLFO, Mr Jacques MAIRE, Ms Mònica BONELL, Mr Pierre-Alain FRIDEZ, Ms Marica MONTEMAGGI, Mr Gerardo GIOVAGNOLI, Mr Pere LÓPEZ, Ms Eva LÓPEZ
ln amendment 13, replace the second sentence in inverted commas with the following sentence:
"As long as women are under-represented in the Parliamentary Assembly, each national delegation with three seats (6 members) or more shall include women as members at least in the same percentage as in its parliament or, if this is more favourable to the representation of women, ensure gender representation as follows:" and delete the first bullet point.
Explanatory note
Amendment 13 already requires 2-seat (4 member) delegations to include 1 woman and 1 man as representatives. These delegations cannot be expected to include 50% women as soon as their national parliament has at least 26% women. The "at least the same percentage" requirement should be waived for them.
28 September 2021
Tabled by Ms Béatrice FRESKO-ROLFO, Mr Jacques MAIRE, Ms Mònica BONELL, Mr Pierre-Alain FRIDEZ, Ms Marica MONTEMAGGI, Mr Gerardo GIOVAGNOLI, Mr Pere LÓPEZ, Ms Eva LÓPEZ
In amendment 13, in the last sentence, after the words "Each national delegation", insert the following words:
"with three seats (6 members) or more" and delete the first bullet point.
Explanatory note
Same as for written sub-amendment 2.
28 September 2021
Tabled by the Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination
Falls if amendment 13 is adopted.
In the draft resolution, paragraph 8.1, replace the words "Each national delegation shall include members of the under-represented sex [footnote 1] to ensure at least the following gender representation" with the following words:
"The composition of each national delegation shall include both women and men. Delegations with two seats (4 members) shall include at least one woman as a representative. The composition of each national delegation with three seats (6 members) or more shall include at least the same percentage of women as in the composition of the national parliament appointing the delegation, unless this national parliament is composed of more than two-thirds of members of one sex. In the latter case, the following rules shall apply".
Explanatory note
This reinstates the requirement that delegations reflect the composition of their national parliaments, where it is more balanced than one-in-three. Promoting equal gender representation within the Assembly, which this report is intended to support, will not be possible if delegations appointed by gender-balanced parliaments are subject only to the "one-in-three" principle.
28 September 2021
Tabled by Ms Béatrice FRESKO-ROLFO, Mr Jacques MAIRE, Ms Mònica BONELL, Mr Pierre-Alain FRIDEZ, Ms Marica MONTEMAGGI, Mr Gerardo GIOVAGNOLI, Mr Pere LÓPEZ, Ms Eva LÓPEZ
In amendment 1, after the words "ln the draft resolution, paragraph 8.1,", insert the following words:
"delete the first bullet point and".
28 September 2021
Tabled by the Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination
Votes: 84 in favor 9 against 18 abstentions
In the draft resolution, paragraph 8.1, replace, everywhere they appear, the words "shall have a minimum of [N1] members of the under-represented sex, including [N2] representative(s) of the under-represented sex" with the following words:
"shall have a minimum of [N1] women and [N1] men, including at least [N2] woman(women) and [N2] man(men) as representatives". (The numbers [N1] and [N2] shall be the same as the numbers in the respective sub-paragraphs of paragraph 8.1 of the draft resolution.)
Explanatory note
All numbers remain unchanged as compared with paragraph 8.1 of the draft resolution. However, the wording is simplified to avoid the term "the under-represented sex".
28 September 2021
Tabled by the Committee on Rules of Procedure, Immunities and Institutional Affairs
In Amendment 2, replace the words "shall have a minimum of [N1] women and [N1] men, including at least [N2] woman(women) and [N2] man(men) as representatives" with the following words:
"shall have a minimum of [N1] women, including at least [N2] woman(women) as representative(s)"
28 September 2021
Tabled by the Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination
Votes: 38 in favor 58 against 18 abstentions
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 8.2, insert the following paragraph:
"Delete the second sentence of Rule 7.2 and insert a new paragraph after Rule 7.2 as follows: "Credentials challenged because they do not respect the criteria set out in Rule 6.2.b shall not be ratified. By derogation from Rule 10.1 of the Rules of Procedure, the Assembly decides not to ratify the credentials of the delegation concerned until its composition has been brought into conformity with Rule 6.2.b of the Rules of Procedure.""
Explanatory note
Delegations that do not respect the rules on gender representation should not be able to participate in the Assembly’s work. The Assembly should however give them an opportunity to align their composition with the Rules of Procedure. The procedure regarding credentials challenged on other grounds remains unchanged.
28 September 2021
Tabled by the Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination
Votes: 74 in favor 28 against 8 abstentions
In the draft resolution, paragraph 8.3, replace the words "A delegation may propose a member of the over-represented sex only if it includes at least 40% of the under-represented sex" with the following words:
"A delegation that does not include at least 40% women and 40% men shall propose a candidate of a sex that does not represent more than 60% of the membership of the Assembly."
Explanatory note
The wording has the same effect as the current text. However, the terms "over-" and "under-represented sex", which are impossible to define, are avoided. Gender-balanced delegations are free to choose their candidate to be vice-president. Those that are not gender-balanced must present a candidate of a gender that does not represent more than 60% of the membership of the Assembly.
28 September 2021
Tabled by the Committee on Rules of Procedure, Immunities and Institutional Affairs
In Amendment 4, replace the words “that does not include at least 40% women and 40% men shall propose a candidate of a sex that does not represent more than 60% of the membership of the Assembly” with the following words:
"may propose a man as Vice-President only if it includes at least 40% of women."
28 September 2021
Tabled by the Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination
Votes: 52 in favor 46 against 11 abstentions
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 9.1, insert the following paragraph:
"establish the principle that, when proposing members of ad hoc committees, their gender breakdown is no less balanced than the composition of the group proposing them or, if this is more favourable to the promotion of gender equality, according to the "one in three" principle;"
Explanatory note
This paragraph complements paragraph 10.2 of the draft resolution, which requires the Bureau to include at least one-third women and one-third men in all ad hoc committees. Political groups should play their part by ensuring they also respect this rule when proposing members of ad hoc committees.
28 September 2021
Tabled by the Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination
In the draft resolution, replace paragraph 9.2 with the following paragraph:
"when appointing group spokespersons in Assembly debates, ensure that their gender breakdown is no less balanced than the composition of the group that appoints them or, if this is more favourable to the promotion of gender equality, follow the "one in three" principle;".
Explanatory note
The gender breakdown in political groups in the Assembly depends on the composition of national delegations. Gender balance in the latter will however improve when the new rules are implemented. It is therefore reasonable to expect political groups to take stronger measures to promote gender equality in debates than those currently envisaged.
28 September 2021
Tabled by Mr Jacques MAIRE, Ms Mònica BONELL, Mr Damien COTTIER, Ms Yolaine de COURSON, Mr Olivier FRANÇAIS, Ms Yevheniia KRAVCHUK, Ms Stephanie KRISPER, Mr Ian LIDDELL-GRAINGER, Mr Aleksander POCIEJ, Ms Petra STIENEN, Ms Diana STOICA, Ms Lesia VASYLENKO, Mr Tiny KOX
In the draft resolution, replace paragraph 9.3 with the following paragraph:
"aspire to parity and alternation between men and women for group chair and vice-chair positions".
Explanatory note
While the idea of promoting balanced gender representation in governing bodies of the political groups is important, group chairs and vice-chairs are elected and not appointed as it is suggested in the current wording of paragraph 9.3.
28 September 2021
Tabled by Mr Jacques MAIRE, Ms Mònica BONELL, Mr Damien COTTIER, Ms Yolaine de COURSON, Mr Olivier FRANÇAIS, Ms Yevheniia KRAVCHUK, Ms Stephanie KRISPER, Mr Ian LIDDELL-GRAINGER, Ms Petra STIENEN, Ms Diana STOICA, Ms Lesia VASYLENKO
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 9.3, insert the following paragraph:
"aspire to follow the "one in three" principle in the appointment of women and men as members of ad hoc committees in charge of election observation".
Explanatory note
There are several equally important criteria that the groups have to respect when they appoint election observers. The composition of the ad hoc committees to observe elections change constantly depending on withdrawal of members and availability of substitutes at different moments
28 September 2021
Tabled by the Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination
Votes: 72 in favor 18 against 20 abstentions
In the draft resolution, paragraph 10.1, replace, each time they appear, the words "at least 33% of members of the under-represented sex" with the following words:
"at least one-third women and one-third men".
Explanatory note
This corresponds to exactly the same requirement as is specified in existing text of this paragraph, but avoids reasoning in terms of an "under-represented sex".
28 September 2021
Tabled by the Committee on Rules of Procedure, Immunities and Institutional Affairs
In Amendment 7, delete the following words:
"and one-third men"
28 September 2021
Tabled by Mr Jacques MAIRE, Ms Mònica BONELL, Mr Damien COTTIER, Ms Yolaine de COURSON, Mr Olivier FRANÇAIS, Ms Yevheniia KRAVCHUK, Ms Stephanie KRISPER, Mr Ian LIDDELL-GRAINGER, Ms Petra STIENEN, Ms Diana STOICA, Ms Lesia VASYLENKO
If adopted, amendment 8 falls.
Votes: 75 in favor 23 against 11 abstentions
In the draft resolution, replace paragraph 10.2 with the following paragraph:
"with regard to the composition of ad hoc committees, in Rule 44.4.c, after the second sentence add the following sentence: "An ad hoc committee, with the exception of ad hoc committees in charge of election observation, shall include at least 33% of members of the under-represented sex".
28 September 2021
Tabled by the Committee on Rules of Procedure, Immunities and Institutional Affairs
In Amendment 15, replace the words “shall include at least 33% of members of the under-represented sex” with the following words:
"shall include at least one-third women"
28 September 2021
Tabled by the Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination
Falls if amendment 15 is adopted.
In the draft resolution, paragraph 10.2, replace the words "at least 33% of members of the under-represented sex" with the following words:
"at least one-third women and one-third men".
Explanatory note
Same as for amendment G.
28 September 2021
Tabled by the Committee on Rules of Procedure, Immunities and Institutional Affairs
In Amendment 8, delete the following words:
"and one-third men"
28 September 2021
Tabled by the Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination
Votes: 72 in favor 28 against 8 abstentions
In the draft resolution, paragraph 10.3, replace the words "at least 33% of members of the under-represented sex" with the following words:
"at least one-third women and one-third men".
Explanatory note
Same as for amendment G.
28 September 2021
Tabled by the Committee on Rules of Procedure, Immunities and Institutional Affairs
In Amendment 9, delete the following words: "and one-third men"
"and one-third men"
28 September 2021
Tabled by the Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination
Votes: 71 in favor 27 against 12 abstentions
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 11, insert the following paragraph:
"The Assembly invites the Bureau to report to it at least once annually on the implementation of the above measures, including on efforts to promote gender mainstreaming and change parliamentary culture on gender equality in the Assembly’s work more generally, and to publish this report. In addition, it invites the Bureau to draw up guidelines for committees regarding the promotion of gender balance in their work. These guidelines should aim, inter alia, to ensure that committees pay due attention to gender balance amongst external interlocutors invited to participate in their work and in the appointment of representatives to external events. Committees should also be required to report at least once annually to the Bureau on the implementation of these guidelines and on their efforts to promote gender mainstreaming in their work."
Explanatory note
There is considerable scope for strengthening gender mainstreaming in the work of the Assembly and its committees. This amendment aims to increase transparency and accountability in this field and to promote a more inclusive approach in committees’ work on substance.
28 September 2021
Tabled by the Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 11, insert the following paragraph:
"The Assembly underlines that progress towards gender equality in parliamentary structures will be hampered if due attention is not paid to the need to eliminate sexism and sexual harassment within these structures. It recalls the crucial recommendations made in its Resolution 2274 "Promoting parliaments free of sexism and sexual harassment", and instructs the Bureau to report to it by January 2022 on the steps taken to implement this Resolution within the Assembly."
28 September 2021
Tabled by the Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination
Votes: 94 in favor 11 against 7 abstentions
In the draft resolution, paragraph 13, replace the words "better representation of the under-represented gender" with the following words:
"more balanced representation of women and men".
Explanatory note
For consistency.