At its meeting on 29 June, the Bureau appointed me as rapporteur for this report, which covers its activities over the period from the last Bureau meeting of the third part-session of 2018 (Friday 29 June) to the first Bureau meeting of the fourth part-session of 2018 (Monday 8 October).
The present report includes the decisions taken at the Bureau meetings of 29 June in Strasbourg and 3 September in Paris. Chapter 2 presents a list of decisions which do not require ratification. Chapter 3 lists the decisions taken on 3 September that require ratification at the opening of the fourth part-session of the Assembly.
An addendum to this report will be issued after the Bureau meeting of 8 October, which will include decisions to be ratified on the same day. Another addendum will be issued after the Bureau meeting of 12 October. It will include the decisions to be ratified by the Assembly on the same day, notably the references and transmissions which will have been approved by the Bureau.
The Bureau will hold its next meetings in Strasbourg on Friday 12 October at 8.30 am, then on Thursday, 22 November in Helsinki and on Friday 14 December in Paris. The next meeting of the Standing Committee will be held in Helsinki on 23 November.
On 29 June, the Bureau approved the follow-up proposals made by the Secretary General of the Assembly to texts adopted by the Assembly, namely:
On 29 June, the Bureau took note of the report of the Ad hoc Committee, decided to declassify it and to transmit it, together with the background documents, to the Committee on Political Affairs and Democracy and to the Committee on Rules of Procedure, Immunities and Institutional Affairs to be taken into account when preparing their respective reports on the issues dealt with by the Ad hoc Committee, and in particular, to:
These references were subsequently ratified by the Assembly on the same day (Doc. 14579 Add. 3).
Following discussions in the Joint Committee meeting of 28 June 2018, the Bureau decided to continue its dialogue with the Committee of Ministers, as appropriate, on all proposals aimed at enhancing the Assembly role vis-à-vis the Committee of Ministers or improving the dialogue between the two statutory organs.
The Bureau decided to invite the President of the Assembly, together with the Secretary General of the Assembly, to explore further the possibility for the Assembly to sign memoranda or co-operation agreements with national parliaments on a bilateral basis or to propose an overall binding co-operation agreement at the next European Conference of Presidents of Parliament.
On 29 June, the Bureau asked the Secretary General of the Assembly to prepare a preliminary draft agenda to be submitted to Bureau members via a written consultation, with a view to drawing up the draft agenda at its next meeting. On 3 September, the Bureau drew up the draft agenda.
On 29 June, the Bureau took note of the statement of the observation election mission. On 3 September, it approved the report of the observation election mission.
On 3 September, the Bureau took note of the invitation, decided to observe this referendum and to constitute an ad hoc committee for this purpose composed of one member of each political group as well as the two co-rapporteurs of the Monitoring Committee. It authorised the President to approve the list of members of the ad hoc committee to observe this referendum and to appoint its Chairperson, on its behalf. On 14 September, the President approved the list of members and appointed Mr Stefan Schennach (Austria, SOC) as Chairperson of the ad hoc committee.
On 29 June, the Bureau took note of the provisional list of members of the ad hoc committee to observe these elections and appointed Dame Cheryl Gillan (United Kingdom, EC) as its Chairperson. On 3 September, the Bureau approved the list of members of the ad hoc committee to observe these elections (Appendix 1).
On 29 June, the Bureau took note of the provisional list of members of the ad hoc committee to observe this election and appointed Mr Andrej Hunko (Germany, UEL) as its Chairperson. On 3 September, the Bureau approved the list of members of the ad hoc committee to observe this election (Appendix 2).
On 3 September, the Bureau approved the following modification of a reference:
Doc. 14546 – Motion for a resolution – Reception and integration of refugees in Jordan: an example for Europe: no further action
On 3 September, the Bureau approved the following extensions of references:
Doc. 14106 – Motion for a resolution – Growing hate speech and role of the political leaders in fighting hate crime: follow-up to ECRI recommendations – Reference 4267 of 14 October 2016 – extension until 25 January 2019
Doc. 14092 – Motion for a resolution – Sustainable urban development fostering social inclusion – Reference 4231 of 10 October 2016 – extension until 30 April 2019
Doc. 14090 – Motion for a resolution – Stress at work – Reference 4229 of 10 October 2016 – extension until 30 April 2019
On 29 June, the Bureau took note of the letter by the Chairperson of the Committee on Rules of Procedure, Immunities and Institutional Affairs, approved the draft communication submitted by the committee and instructed the latter to revise the rules on the financing and auditing of budgets of political groups of the Assembly with a view to submitting them to the Bureau for its approval.
On 3 September, the Bureau took note of the shortlist made by the Selection Panel at its meeting in Prague on 27-28 August 2018, consisting of (in alphabetical order):
On 3 September, the Bureau confirmed 25-26 June 2019 as the date of the election and approved the Assembly’s election calendar (Appendix 3).
On 29 June, the Bureau approved the composition of the Ad hoc Committee of the Bureau to participate in the Forum and designated Ms Liliane Maury Pasquier (Switzerland, SOC), President of the Assembly, as its Chairperson (Appendix 4).
On 29 June, the Bureau took note that the next conference will take place on 24-25 October 2019 in Strasbourg.
On 29 June, the Bureau authorised Mr Mogens Jensen (Denmark, SOC) to carry out a fact-finding visit to Jordan, before the end of 2018, in the framework of the preparation of his report on “The evaluation of the partnership for democracy in respect of the Parliament of Jordan”.
On 3 September, the Bureau authorised Mr Luís Leite Ramos (Portugal, EPP/CD), in his capacity as representative of the Committee to the European Centre for Global Interdependence and Solidarity (North-South Centre), to participate in the meeting of the Executive Bureau of the North-South Centre in Tunis, to be held on 16 October 2018.
On 17 September, on the basis of a written consultation, the Bureau authorised:
On 29 June, the Bureau appointed the following members:
On the basis of a proposal by the ALDE group, the Bureau appointed Mr Claude Kern (France) and Mr Martin Poliačik (Slovak Republic).
On the basis of a proposal by the EPP/CD group, the Bureau appointed Mr Attila Korodi (Romania), Mr Filippo Lombardi (Switzerland), Mr Vetle Wang Soleim (Norway) and Mr Miltiadis Varvitsiotis (Greece).
On the basis of a proposal by the group SOC, the Bureau appointed Mr Mogens Jensen (Denmark).
On the basis of a proposal by the group ALDE, the Bureau appointed Mr Raphaël Comte (Switzerland).
The Assembly ratified these nominations the same day.
On 29 June, the Bureau approved the proposals for the institutional representation of the Parliamentary Assembly in 2018 (Appendix 5).
On 29 June, the Bureau took note of the memorandum prepared by the Secretary General of the Assembly.
On 29 June, the Bureau took note of the current list of the honorary associates.
On 29 June and on 3 September, the Bureau took note of the communications by the President of the Assembly, the Secretary General and the Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe.
On 29 June, the Bureau authorised the Sub-Committee on the Europe Prize (of the Committee on Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development) to meet in Ivano-Frankivsk (Ukraine) on 28 September 2018.
On 3 September, the Bureau took note of the draft programme.
On 3 September, the Bureau approved the proposals as set out in Appendix 6.
On 3 September, the Bureau decided to observe these elections and to constitute an ad hoc committee for this purpose composed of 30 members (EPP/CD-10; SOC-9; EC-4; ALDE-4; UEL-2; FDG-1) as well as the two co-rapporteurs of the Monitoring Committee and agreed to organise a pre-electoral mission.
On 3 September, the Bureau considered and approved the following references and transmissions to committees, subject to ratification by the Assembly:
Doc. 14587 – Motion for a resolution – Drug policy and human rights in Europe: a baseline study – Reference to the Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights for report and the Committee on Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development for opinion
Doc. 14588 – Motion for a recommendation – Reshaping the foundations of multilateralism – Reference to the Committee on Political Affairs and Democracy for report and the Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights for opinion
Doc. 14589 – Motion for a resolution – Integration of migrants and refugees: from a humane obligation to mutual benefits – Transmission to the Committee on Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons for information
Doc. 14590 – Motion for a resolution – Discrimination against Roma and Travellers in the field of housing – Reference to the Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination for report
On 3 September, the Bureau, on the basis of a proposal by the group PPE/DC, appointed Mr Filippo Lombardi (Switzerland), subject to ratification by the Assembly.
On 3 September, the Bureau took note of the letter by the Chairperson of the Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights and approved the terms of reference of a General Rapporteur on the situation of Human Rights Defenders, subject to ratification by the Assembly (Appendix 7).
The Assembly is invited to ratify these Bureau decisions.
Dame Cheryl GILLAN, United Kingdom / Royaume-Uni
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* Member of the pre-electoral mission / membre de la mission pré-électorale
Mr / M. Andrej HUNKO, Germany / Allemagne*
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3 September 2018 |
confirmation of the date of the election and of the Assembly’s election calendar by the Bureau of the Assembly, after informal discussions between the President of the Assembly and the Chair of the Committee of Ministers |
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Week of 21 January 2019 |
during the first part of the 2019 Session (21-25 January 2019), consultation through the Joint Committee on all proposed candidates |
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Before June 2019 |
examination by the Bureau of the proposals of candidates submitted by the Committee of Ministers to the Assembly; interviews by the Bureau of the Assembly of candidates included in the recommendation (and possibly by political groups) |
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25/26 June 2019 |
during the third part of the 2019 Session (24‑28 June 2019), election of the Secretary General of the Council of Europe |
Ms Liliane Maury Pasquier – President of the Parliamentary Assembly / Présidente de l’Assemblée parlementaire
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Body |
who represents the Assembly |
reference |
2018 |
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I. Council of Europe bodies |
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European Commission for Democracy through Law Venice Commission |
Representatives of the Assembly appointed by the Bureau to attend the sessions of the Commission |
Article 2.4 of the Venice Commission Statute (Res CM (2002) 3) |
Members: Ms Kyriakides, EPP/CD appointment by the President Mr Vlasenko – EPP/CD (AS/Jur) Substitute: Ms Rojhan Gustafsson – SOC (AS/Jur) |
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Council for Democratic Elections of the Venice Commission |
Representatives of AS/Pol, AS/Jur and AS/Mon approved by the Bureau of the Assembly |
Bureau decision of 10 March 2003 |
Members: Lord Balfe – EC (AS/Jur) Mr Kox – UEL (AS/Mon) Mr Cozmanciuc – EPP/CD (AS/Pol) Substitutes: Ms Beselia – SOC (AS/Jur) Mr Pociej – EPP/CD (AS/Mon) Lord George Foulkes – SOC (AS/Pol) |
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European Centre for Global Interdependence and Solidarity North-South Centre |
Two members of the Executive Council – appointed by the Bureau of the Assembly |
Article 4.2 (b) of the North-South Centre revised Statute (Res CM (2011) 6) |
Members: Ms Günay – EC (AS/Soc) Mr Leite Ramos – EPP/CD (AS/Cult) Substitutes: Mr Schennach – SOC (AS/Soc) Mr Gonçalves – EPP/CD (AS/Cult) |
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European Commission Against Racism and Intolerance ECRI |
Representatives of the Assembly appointed by the Bureau (representatives of the following three committees: AS/Pol, AS/Ega and AS/Cult) |
Article 5 of the ECRI Statute (Res CM (2002) 8) |
Members: Mr Corlăţean – SOC (AS/Pol) Mr Thiéry – ALDE (AS/Ega) Mr Sorre – NR (AS/Cult) Substitutes: Mr Davies – EC (AS/Ega) |
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Group of States against Corruption GRECO |
A representative of the Assembly appointed by the Bureau |
CM decision of 717th meeting in 2000 in accordance with Article 7.2 of the Statute of the GRECO |
Member: Mr Logvynskyi- EPP/CD (AS/Jur) Substitute: Ms Sotnyk – ALDE (AS/Jur) |
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Committee for Works of Art |
Two members appointed by the Bureau of the Assembly (at present AS/Cult Committee member and Museum Prize rapporteur) |
CM decision of 482nd meeting in 1992 |
Members: Lady Eccles – EC (AS/Cult) ... (AS/Cult) |
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MONEYVAL |
A representative of the Assembly appointed by the Bureau |
Article 4.1 of Resolution CM/Res (2010) 12 |
Member: Mr Corlăţean – SOC (AS/Jur) Substitute: Mr van de Ven – ALDE (AS/Jur) |
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Council of Europe Convention on Offences relating to Cultural Property |
A representative of the Assembly appointed by the Bureau |
STCE n°221 CM(2017)32, Chapter V, Article 23.1 |
Mr Schennach – SOC (AS/Cult) |
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II. Other |
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EUROPA NOSTRA Pan-European Federation for Heritage |
One member (and substitute) to be nominated by the Assembly – to attend the Federation Council meetings as observer |
Article 21.4 of the Statute of Europa Nostra |
Mr Gryffroy – NR (AS/Cult) |
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Monday 21 January, 8.00 am Strasbourg (part-session) |
Bureau |
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Friday 25 January, 8.30 am Strasbourg (part-session) |
Bureau |
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Thursday 28 February, 2.30 pm, Paris |
Bureau |
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Friday 1 March, 9.30 am, Paris |
Standing Committee |
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Monday 8 April, 8.00 am, Strasbourg (part-session) |
Bureau |
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Friday 12 April, 8.30 am, Strasbourg (part-session) |
Bureau |
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Thursday 23 May, 3.00 pm, Paris |
Bureau |
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Friday 24 May, 9.00 am, Paris |
Standing Committee (CM Chairmanship) |
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Monday 24 June, 8.00 am, Strasbourg (part-session) |
Bureau |
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Friday 28 June, 8.30 am, Strasbourg (part-session) |
Bureau |
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Tuesday 3 September, 9.00 am, Bern (Switzerland) |
Bureau |
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Monday 30 September, 8.00 am, Strasbourg (part-session) |
Bureau |
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Friday 4 October, 8.30 am, Strasbourg (part-session) |
Bureau |
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End of November, Georgia |
Bureau and Standing Committee (CM Chairmanship) |
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Friday 13 December, 9.00 am, Paris |
Bureau |
Denomination: general rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
Term of office: one year renewable
Subject: the general rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders is mandated to intervene in matters relating to cases of intimidation of, and reprisals against, human rights defenders as well as of serious impediments to their work in Council of Europe member States (such as, for example, killings, attacks on their physical and psychological integrity, arbitrary arrests, judicial and administrative harassment, public defamation or restrictions to freedom of movement). A ‘human rights defender’ is a person or a group of persons (non-governmental organisation/entity) who, individually or together with others, acts peacefully to promote and protect human rights. This term may refer to lawyers, journalists, NGO activists or other individuals and groups (see, in this connection, the 1999 UN Declaration on the Right and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Organs of Society to Promote and Protect Universally Recognized Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms).
The general rapporteur shall report periodically, at least annually, to the committee on information collected and any action taken.
Responsibilities:
The role of the general rapporteur is to: