The Bureau took note of the list of candidates for Vice-Presidents of the Assembly (Appendix 1).
The Bureau took note of the report drawn up by the Committee on the election of judges following interviews with candidates for the posts of judges in respect of Andorra, Armenia and Slovenia, subject to ratification by the Assembly through the Progress report (Doc. 16096 Add. 2).
The Bureau, on the basis of proposals by the political groups, nominated members of these three committees and decided to submit them to the Assembly for ratification (Commissions (2025) 01 Addendum 1).
The Bureau took note of the letters from the two Turkish Cypriot political parties informing the President of the Assembly of the names of the “elected representatives of the Turkish Cypriot community” entitled to sit in the Assembly in 2025, namely Mr Oğuzhan Hasipoğlu and Mr Armağan Candan.
The Bureau took note of the letter by the President of the Assembly of Kosovo* informing the President of the Assembly of the names of the members of the delegation of the Assembly of Kosovo* for the 2025 ordinary session and approved the list of the delegation:
The Bureau took note of the letter by the Speaker of the Coordination Council of Belarus informing the President of the Assembly of the names of the members of the representative delegation of Belarusian democratic forces for the 2025 ordinary session and approved the list of the delegation:
The Bureau took note of the letter by the Chairperson of the Committee on Political Affairs and Democracy on the implementation of Resolution 2492 (2023) Assessing the functioning of the partnership for democracy and decided to grant the additional rights to the Moroccan delegation provided in sub-paragraphs 64.7.a. to 64.7.e. of the Rules of Procedure as of the 2025 January part-session of the Assembly (Appendix 2).
The Bureau decided to observe these elections and to set up an ad hoc committee composed of 20 members (SOC: 6; EPP/CD: 6; ECPA: 4; ALDE: 3; UEL: 1), as well as the two co-rapporteurs of the Monitoring Committee; and to conduct a pre-electoral mission (subject to receiving an invitation).
The Bureau decided to observe this election and to set up an ad hoc committee composed of 30 members (SOC: 9; EPP/CD:9; ECPA: 6; ALDE: 5; UEL: 1), as well as the two co-rapporteurs of the Monitoring Committee; and to conduct a pre-electoral mission (subject to receiving an invitation).
The Bureau decided to set up an ad hoc Committee of the Bureau to participate in this event, composed of the President of the Assembly, the chairpersons of the five political groups and a member of each of the following committees: Committee on Political Affairs and Democracy; Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights; Committee on Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development and Committee on Culture, Science, Education and Media.
The Assembly is invited to ratify these Bureau decisions.
The Bureau took note of the requests to hold debates on:
The Bureau updated the agenda of the part-session and, taking into account the high number of registered speakers, decided to reduce the speaking time on Monday to two minutes.
The Bureau prepared the meeting of the Joint Committee.
The Bureau approved the Progress report (Doc. 16096).
The Bureau took note of the statement of the pre-electoral mission held on 16-17 January 2025 and approved the list of members of the ad hoc committee to observe these elections (Appendix 3).
The Bureau approved the list of members of the Network (Appendix 4).
The Bureau took note of the calendar.
The Bureau nominated Mr Tiny Kox, former President of the Parliamentary Assembly, as member of the Selection Panel for a first term of two years starting from 1 June 2025. It also took note of the press release of the launch of the 2025 edition of the Prize.
The Bureau took note of the letter by the Chairperson of the Committee and approved the terms of reference of the Parliamentary Alliance for Good Governance and Integrity in Sport (Appendix 5).
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. It held an exchange of views with the Secretary General of the Council of Europe.
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GROUPS / GROUPES |
COUNTRY / PAYS |
CANDIDATURES |
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GROUP I / GROUPE I |
France |
Mr Bertrand BOUYX |
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Germany / Allemagne |
Mr Armin LASCHET |
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Italy / Italie |
Ms Elisabetta GARDINI |
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Türkiye |
Mr Yıldırım Tuğrul TÜRKEŞ |
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United Kingdom / Royaume-Uni |
Lord Don TOUHIG |
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GROUP II / GROUPE II |
Poland / Pologne |
Ms Agnieszka POMASKA |
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Spain / Espagne |
Mr Antonio GUITÉRREZ LIMONES |
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GROUP III / GROUPE III |
Azerbaijan / Azerbaïdjan |
Vacant seat / siège vacant |
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Belgium / Belgique |
Mr Andries GRYFFROY |
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Bosnia and Herzegovina / Bosnie-Herzégovine |
Vacant seat / siège vacant |
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Bulgaria / Bulgarie |
Vacant seat / siège vacant |
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Croatia / Croatie |
Mr Marko PAVIĆ |
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Czechia / Tchéquie |
Ms Miroslava NĚMCOVÁ |
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Denmark / Danemark |
Mr Mogens JENSEN |
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Finland / Finlande |
Ms Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI |
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GROUP IV / GROUPE IV |
Albania / Albanie |
Ms Blerina GJYLAMETI |
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Andorra / Andorre |
Ms Bernadeta COMA |
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Armenia / Arménie |
Ms Arusyak JULHAKYAN |
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Cyprus / Chypre |
Vacant seat / siège vacant |
64.7. On a proposal by the Committee on Political Affairs and Democracy, the Bureau may decide to grant some additional rights to partner for democracy delegations which have shown outstanding results in achieving the goals of the partnership and participate fully in the work of the Assembly. The decision of the Bureau shall be ratified by the Assembly at the beginning of a new session (in January) and shall be valid for the duration of the session (one year), with the possibility or not of extension at each following session depending on the results and according to the same procedure. Such additional rights for the delegations and their members may include:
64.7.a. the right to table motions for recommendations and resolutions, subject to co-signature by a member of the Assembly, with both names appearing as authors of the motion;
64.7.b. the right to table amendments, subject to co-signature by a member of the Assembly, with both names appearing as authors of the amendment;
64.7.c. the right to request current affairs debates and to be chosen to open such debates. If such a request is made by an individual member of a partner for democracy delegation, it should be subject to co-signature by a member of the Assembly, with both names appearing as authors of the request, and to having the support of 19 more members of the Assembly. If a request is made by a partner for democracy delegation, it should be supported by a political group, a national delegation or a committee, as provided by Rule 53.2;
64.7.d. the right to table written declarations, subject to co-signature by a member of the Assembly, with both names appearing as authors of the written declaration;
64.7.e. the right to be appointed as rapporteur for information reports which do not contain a draft resolution and/or recommendation.
Chairperson / Présidente: Ms / Mme Petra BAYR, Austria / Autriche
Substitutes / Suppléant·es
Substitutes / Suppléant·es
* All reference to Kosovo, whether to the territory, institutions or population shall be understood in full compliance with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 and without prejudice to the status of Kosovo. / Toute référence au Kosovo, que ce soit le territoire, les institutions ou la population, doit se comprendre en pleine conformité avec la Résolution 1244 du Conseil de sécurité des Nations Unies et sans préjuger du statut du Kosovo.
** Pre-electoral mission / mission pré-électorale.
*** Awaiting the non-conflict of interest declaration / en attente de la déclaration de non-conflit d’intérêt.
**** Members appointed in line with paragraph 14 of the Guidelines for the observation of elections by the Parliamentary Assembly / Membres désignés conformément au para.14 des Lignes directrices pour l’observation des élections par l’Assemblée parlementaire.
Chairperson / Président: Lord David BLENCATHRA, United Kingdom, ECPA / Royaume-Uni, CEPA
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PACE President/ Président de l’APCE |
Mr / M. Theodoros ROUSOPOULOUS |
Greece /Grèce |
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POL |
Mr / M. Bertrand BOUYX |
France |
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JUR |
Lord Richard KEEN |
United Kingdom / Royaume-Uni |
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MON |
Ms / Mme Zanda KALNINA-LUKASEVICA |
Latvia / Lettonie |
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SOC |
Mr / M. Frank SCHWABE |
Germany / Allemagne |
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EPP/CD |
Mr / M. Pablo HISPAN |
Spain / Espagne |
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EC/CD |
Mr / M. Ian LIDDEL-GRAINGER |
United Kingdom/ Royaume-Uni |
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ALDE |
Mr / M. Iulian BULAI |
Romania / Roumanie |
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UEL |
Mr / M. Andrej HUNKO |
Germany / Allemagne |
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General Rapporteur on Democracy / Rapporteur Général sur la Démocratie |
Mr / M. George PAPANDREOU |
Greece / Grèce |
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PACE members of the Council of Democratic Elections / Membres APCE du Conseil des Elections Démocratiques |
Mr / M. Michael Georg LINK |
Germany / Allemagne |
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Ms / Mme Laura CASTEL |
Spain / Espagne |
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Mr / M. Corneliu-Mugurel COZMANCIUK |
Romania / Roumanie |
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Ms / Mme Octavie MODERT |
Luxembourg |
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Ms / Mme Blerina GJYLAMETI |
Albania / Albanie |
Mr / M. Stewart DICKSON, United Kingdom / Royaume-Uni
Mr / M. Srdjan DARMANOVIC, Montenegro / Monténégro
* Bureau member appointed by the Political Group / Membre du Bureau désigné.e par le Groupe politique.
Terms of referenceNote
Duration: February 2025 – January 2027