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24 January 2023
Tabled by Mr Irakli CHIKOVANI, Mr Archil TALAKVADZE, Ms Khatia TSILOSANI, Ms Eka SEPASHVILI, Mr Levan IOSELIANI, Ms Khatia DEKANOIDZE
Votes: 88 in favor 7 against 8 abstentions
In the draft recommendation, at the end of paragraph 1, insert the following sentence:
"Russia's full-scale military aggression against Georgia in 2008 and subsequent occupation of Georgia's regions is part of the same aggressive policy, blatantly violating fundamental principles and norms of international law and rules-based international order."
Explanatory note
The amendment highlights Russian Federation"s large-scale and brutal aggression against Georgia, in addition to that on Ukraine.
24 January 2023
Tabled by Mr Ian LIDDELL-GRAINGER, Mr Erkin GADIRLI, Mr Oleksandr MEREZHKO, Mr Oleksii GONCHARENKO, Mr Markus WIECHEL, Mr Arkadiusz MULARCZYK, Mr Bob De BRABANDERE, Ms Rita TAMAŠUNIENĖ
In the draft recommendation, paragraph 3, delete the words:
"and expresses great appreciation for the role of the Secretary General, including her initiative, at the invitation of the Committee of Ministers, to set up a High-Level Reflection Group. The Assembly welcomes the report of the High-Level Reflection Group as a significant contribution to the effort of reflection which is currently under way to prepare the Summit and supports its general thrust and main proposals."
24 January 2023
Tabled by Mr Ian LIDDELL-GRAINGER, Mr Erkin GADIRLI, Mr Oleksandr MEREZHKO, Mr Oleksii GONCHARENKO, Mr Markus WIECHEL, Mr Arkadiusz MULARCZYK, Mr Bob De BRABANDERE, Ms Rita TAMAŠUNIENĖ, Ms Eva DECROIX
In the draft recommendation, paragraph 5, third sentence, replace the word "They" with the following word:
"Some"
24 January 2023
Tabled by Ms María Valentina MARTÍNEZ FERRO, Mr Reinhold LOPATKA, Mr Eduard KÖCK, Ms Andrea EDER-GITSCHTHALER, Mr Sergiy VLASENKO, Ms Mariia MEZENTSEVA-FEDORENKO, Mr Serhii SOBOLIEV, Ms Octavie MODERT, Mr Davor Ivo STIER, Ms Zdravka BUŠIĆ, Ms Boriana ÅBERG, Mr Gustaf GÖTHBERG, Mr Cristian-Augustin NICULESCU-ȚÂGÂRLAȘ, Ms Catarina ROCHA FERREIRA, Mr Nuno CARVALHO
In the draft recommendation, at the end of paragraph 8.2, insert the following words:
"which has also resulted in gross and serious violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law and inflicted intensive damage and suffering to the victims and entire Ukrainian people as well as endangered and continues to endanger peace and security in Europe and the world;"
24 January 2023
Tabled by Ms Olena KHOMENKO, Ms Iwona ARENT, Mr Tomasz LATOS, Mr Bob van PAREREN, Ms Rita TAMAŠUNIENĖ
In the draft recommendation, at the end of paragraph 8.2, insert the following words:
"which has also resulted in gross and serious violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law and inflicted intensive damage and suffering to the victims and entire Ukrainian people as well as endangered and continues to endanger peace and security in Europe and the world;"
24 January 2023
Tabled by Ms Yevheniia KRAVCHUK, Ms Larysa BILOZIR, Ms Yuliia OVCHYNNYKOVA, Ms Elena-Simona SPĂTARU, Ms Denisa Elena NEAGU, Mr Stanislav ANASTASSOV, Mr Damien COTTIER, Ms Béatrice FRESKO-ROLFO, Ms Franziska HOOP, Mr Hubert BÜCHEL, Mr Arminas LYDEKA, Ms Elena BONETTI, Mr Rik DAEMS, Mr Georges-Louis BOUCHEZ, Ms Sophie WILMES, Mr Andrii LOPUSHANSKYI
In the draft recommendation, at the end of paragraph 8.2, insert the following words:
"which has also resulted in gross and serious violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law and inflicted intensive damage and suffering to the victims and entire Ukrainian people as well as engangered and continues to endanger peace and security in Europe and the world;"
24 January 2023
Tabled by Ms Yevheniia KRAVCHUK, Ms Larysa BILOZIR, Ms Yuliia OVCHYNNYKOVA, Ms Elena-Simona SPĂTARU, Ms Denisa Elena NEAGU, Mr Stanislav ANASTASSOV, Mr Arminas LYDEKA, Ms Elena BONETTI, Mr Georges-Louis BOUCHEZ, Ms Sophie WILMES, Mr Andrii LOPUSHANSKYI
In the draft recommendation, paragraph 8.3, after the words "against Ukraine", insert the following words:
"by ensuring that no gaps at level of international and national accountability efforts persist and impunity is fully prevented, taking into account the urgency of the matter and pressing need for action"
24 January 2023
Tabled by Ms Olena KHOMENKO, Ms Iwona ARENT, Mr Tomasz LATOS, Mr Bob van PAREREN, Ms Rita TAMAŠUNIENĖ
In the draft recommendation, paragraph 8.3, after the words "against Ukraine", insert the following words:
"by ensuring that no gaps at level of international and national accountability efforts persist and impunity is fully prevented, taking into account the urgency of the matter and pressing need for action"
24 January 2023
Tabled by Ms María Valentina MARTÍNEZ FERRO, Mr Reinhold LOPATKA, Mr Eduard KÖCK, Ms Andrea EDER-GITSCHTHALER, Mr Sergiy VLASENKO, Ms Mariia MEZENTSEVA-FEDORENKO, Mr Serhii SOBOLIEV, Ms Octavie MODERT, Mr Davor Ivo STIER, Ms Marijana BALIĆ, Ms Zdravka BUŠIĆ, Ms Boriana ÅBERG, Mr Gustaf GÖTHBERG, Mr Cristian-Augustin NICULESCU-ȚÂGÂRLAȘ, Ms Catarina ROCHA FERREIRA, Mr Nuno CARVALHO
In the draft recommendation, paragraph 8.3, after the words "against Ukraine", insert the following words:
"by ensuring that no gaps at level of international and national accountability efforts persist and impunity is fully prevented, taking into account the urgency of the matter and pressing need for action"
24 January 2023
Tabled by Ms Olena KHOMENKO, Ms Iwona ARENT, Mr Tomasz LATOS, Mr Markus WIECHEL, Ms Beatrice TIMGREN, Mr Bob van PAREREN, Ms Rita TAMAŠUNIENĖ, Mr Arkadiusz MULARCZYK
In the draft recommendation, replace paragraph 8.3.1 with the following paragraph:
"support and lead the initiative to set up an ad hoc international criminal tribunal to investigate and prosecute the crime of aggression committed by the political and military leadership of the Russian Federation and call on the Council of Europe and the member States to provide concrete expert and technical assistance in its setting up and also call on the Council of Europe to have an active leading role in the establishment of such an ad hoc international criminal tribunal"
24 January 2023
Tabled by Ms María Valentina MARTÍNEZ FERRO, Mr Reinhold LOPATKA, Mr Eduard KÖCK, Ms Andrea EDER-GITSCHTHALER, Mr Sergiy VLASENKO, Ms Mariia MEZENTSEVA-FEDORENKO, Ms Octavie MODERT, Mr Serhii SOBOLIEV, Mr Davor Ivo STIER, Ms Zdravka BUŠIĆ, Ms Boriana ÅBERG, Mr Gustaf GÖTHBERG, Mr Cristian-Augustin NICULESCU-ȚÂGÂRLAȘ, Ms Catarina ROCHA FERREIRA
In the draft recommendation, replace paragraph 8.3.1 with the following paragraph:
"support and lead the initiative to set up an ad hoc international criminal tribunal to investigate and prosecute the crime of aggression committed by the political and military leadership of the Russian Federation and call on the Council of Europe and the member States to provide concrete expert and technical assistance in its setting up and also call on the Council of Europe to have an active leading role in the establishment of such an ad hoc international criminal tribunal"
24 January 2023
Tabled by Ms Yevheniia KRAVCHUK, Ms Larysa BILOZIR, Ms Yuliia OVCHYNNYKOVA, Ms Elena-Simona SPĂTARU, Ms Denisa Elena NEAGU, Mr Stanislav ANASTASSOV, Ms Béatrice FRESKO-ROLFO, Mr Arminas LYDEKA, Ms Elena BONETTI, Mr Georges-Louis BOUCHEZ, Ms Sophie WILMES, Mr Andrii LOPUSHANSKYI
In the draft recommendation, replace paragraph 8.3.1 with the following paragraph:
"support and lead the initiative to set up an ad hoc international criminal tribunal to investigate and prosecute the crime of aggression committed by the political and military leadership of the Russian Federation and call on the Council of Europe and the member States to provide concrete expert and technical assistance in its setting up and also call on the Council of Europe to have an active leading role in the establishment of such an ad hoc international criminal tribunal"
24 January 2023
Tabled by Ms Olena KHOMENKO, Ms Iwona ARENT, Mr Tomasz LATOS, Mr Markus WIECHEL, Ms Beatrice TIMGREN, Mr Bob van PAREREN, Ms Rita TAMAŠUNIENĖ, Mr Arkadiusz MULARCZYK
In the draft recommendation, paragraph 8.3.2, after the words "international courts", insert the following words:
"and national courts"
24 January 2023
Tabled by Ms María Valentina MARTÍNEZ FERRO, Mr Reinhold LOPATKA, Mr Eduard KÖCK, Ms Andrea EDER-GITSCHTHALER, Mr Sergiy VLASENKO, Ms Mariia MEZENTSEVA-FEDORENKO, Ms Octavie MODERT, Mr Serhii SOBOLIEV, Mr Davor Ivo STIER, Ms Marijana BALIĆ, Ms Zdravka BUŠIĆ, Ms Boriana ÅBERG, Mr Gustaf GÖTHBERG, Mr Cristian-Augustin NICULESCU-ȚÂGÂRLAȘ
In the draft recommendation, paragraph 8.3.2, after the words "international courts", insert the following words:
"and national courts"
24 January 2023
Tabled by Ms Yevheniia KRAVCHUK, Ms Larysa BILOZIR, Ms Yuliia OVCHYNNYKOVA, Ms Elena-Simona SPĂTARU, Ms Denisa Elena NEAGU, Mr Stanislav ANASTASSOV, Mr Damien COTTIER, Ms Béatrice FRESKO-ROLFO, Ms Franziska HOOP, Mr Arminas LYDEKA, Ms Elena BONETTI, Mr Georges-Louis BOUCHEZ, Ms Sophie WILMES, Mr Andrii LOPUSHANSKYI
In the draft recommendation, paragraph 8.3.2, after the words "international courts", insert the following words:
"and national courts"
24 January 2023
Tabled by Ms Lesia VASYLENKO, Ms Mariia MEZENTSEVA-FEDORENKO, Ms Iryna KONSTANKEVYCH, Mr Oleksii GONCHARENKO, Ms Olena KHOMENKO
In the draft recommendation, at the end of paragraph 8.3.3, add the following words:
", as well as commit to confiscate sanctioned oligarchs’ and state-owned Russian assets and use them to fund Ukraine’s reconstruction;"
Explanatory note
Apart from supporting the setting up of the compensation mechanism, it is important to devise ways to provide funds for compensation and reconstruction. Confiscation of Russian assets compliant with international law should be one of the primary ways to ensure funding for reconstructing Ukraine.
24 January 2023
Tabled by Mr Irakli CHIKOVANI, Mr Archil TALAKVADZE, Ms Khatia TSILOSANI, Ms Eka SEPASHVILI, Mr Levan IOSELIANI, Ms Khatia DEKANOIDZE
In the draft recommendation, before paragraph 8.4, insert the following paragraph:
"reaffirm their unwavering support for the sovereingty, independence and territorial integrity of Georgia within its internationally recognised borders, condemn the Russian Federation's occupation of Georgia's territories as a serious violation of internation law and a threat to international peace and security, and support the international efforts to ensure Russia's implementation of the EU-mediated 12 August 2008 Ceasefire Agreement;"
24 January 2023
Tabled by Mr Irakli CHIKOVANI, Mr Archil TALAKVADZE, Ms Khatia TSILOSANI, Ms Eka SEPASHVILI, Mr Levan IOSELIANI, Ms Khatia DEKANOIDZE
In the draft recommendation, before paragraph 8.4, insert the following paragraph:
"take a comprehensive approach to the issue of acountability and compliance of the Russian Federation with the European Court of Human Rights Judgments, in particular with the Court's Judgment of 21 January 2021, which confirms Russian Federation's effective control on the occupied territories of Georgia;"
24 January 2023
Tabled by Mr Ian LIDDELL-GRAINGER, Mr Erkin GADIRLI, Mr Oleksandr MEREZHKO, Mr Markus WIECHEL, Mr Arkadiusz MULARCZYK, Ms Rita TAMAŠUNIENĖ
In the draft recommendation, after paragraph 8.6, insert the following paragraph:
"research a new city to be the host of the Council of Europe premises. Despite many attempts over the past decades, the city of Strasbourg remains very difficult to reach and is therefore anything but the crossroads of Europe. While the number of international train connections have improved, Strasbourg airport remains underdeveloped and very expensive as a destination. After more than 70 years, a new venue, reflecting the new realities of a wider Council of Europe and with modern transportation means needs to be found."
Explanatory note
In his inaugural speech of 2012, PACE President Mignon noted: "I now wish to broach a subject which is a source of irritation to most of you, namely Strasbourg’s transport links. Rest assured that I will make every effort to change things" Ten years onwards the situation has not improved
24 January 2023
Tabled by Mr Ian LIDDELL-GRAINGER, Mr Erkin GADIRLI, Mr Oleksandr MEREZHKO, Mr Oleksii GONCHARENKO, Ms Olena KHOMENKO, Mr Markus WIECHEL, Mr Arkadiusz MULARCZYK, Ms Eva DECROIX, Ms Mariia MEZENTSEVA-FEDORENKO
In the draft recommendation, at the end of paragraph 9, insert the following sentence:
"What could be more symbolical that after the war, the Council of Europe shall move its headquarters to Kyiv, Ukraine's beautiful but war-ridden capital, honouring the enormous sacrifice the Ukrainian people have made to guarantee peace and stability for the entire European continent."
Explanatory note
Strasbourg was chosen in 1949 after World War II. Moving the Council of Europe HQ to Kyiv would entail the recognition the Council has expanded eastwards. Kyiv has also a modern airport serving more than 160 destinations. The new building could be financed with confiscated money of Russian assets
24 January 2023
Tabled by Ms Lesia VASYLENKO, Ms Mariia MEZENTSEVA-FEDORENKO, Ms Iryna KONSTANKEVYCH, Mr Oleksii GONCHARENKO, Ms Olena KHOMENKO
In the draft recommendation, after paragraph 9, insert the following paragraph:
"Furthermore, the Summit offers an appropriate opportunity for the Council of Europe to transform its firm political position into tangible practical support for the most pressing initiatives within its area of competence and responsibility. In particular, apart from merely supporting a comprehensive international compensation mechanism, including a register of the damage caused by the Russian aggression and a Compensation Commission, the Council of Europe could play a leading role in the establishment of this mechanism, providing a platform and expertise for its operation. At the Summit, Heads of State and Government could discuss the degree of the Council’s involvement and define a roadmap for its practical contribution to this and other initiatives."
Explanatory note
The Summit should become an opportunity to take concrete commitments and demonstrate the Council's relevance and role in defending human rights and democratic values in Europe.
24 January 2023
Tabled by Mr Irakli CHIKOVANI, Mr Archil TALAKVADZE, Ms Khatia TSILOSANI, Ms Eka SEPASHVILI, Mr Levan IOSELIANI, Ms Khatia DEKANOIDZE
In the draft recommendation, paragraph 10, in the first sentence, after "illegally", insert the following words:
"occupied and"
24 January 2023
Tabled by Mr Ian LIDDELL-GRAINGER, Mr Erkin GADIRLI, Mr Oleksandr MEREZHKO, Mr Oleksii GONCHARENKO, Mr Markus WIECHEL, Mr Bob De BRABANDERE
In the draft recommendation, paragraph 10, after the words "encourage the Council of Europe to maintain contacts with", insert the following words:
", without being dependent on,"
Explanatory note
The influence of some NGOs over the COE grew too strong over the years, bringing a disbalance in the COEs work. It is important to underline the COE should not be dependent on NGOs and to restore the balance where necessary.
24 January 2023
Tabled by the Committee on Political Affairs and Democracy
In the draft recommendation, paragraph 11, first sentence, after the word "vocation", insert the word:
", unity"
24 January 2023
Tabled by Ms Lesia VASYLENKO, Ms Mariia MEZENTSEVA-FEDORENKO, Ms Iryna KONSTANKEVYCH, Ms Olena KHOMENKO, Mr Dmytro NATALUKHA
Votes: 16 in favor 83 against 5 abstentions
In the draft recommendation, at the end of paragraph 13, insert the following sentence:
"It should also incorporate a decision of Council of Europe member States to work together to strengthen international security architecture by giving political impulse to the reform of the United Nations and its Security Council and forming a common position on it."
Explanatory note
The Council of Europe should use its influential voice to promote the UN reform, which directly impacts democratic security of CoE member States.
24 January 2023
Tabled by the Committee on Political Affairs and Democracy
In the draft recommendation, paragraph 15.2, after the words "judgements by", add the following words:
"strengthening relevant co-operation activities and"
24 January 2023
Tabled by Mr Ian LIDDELL-GRAINGER, Mr Erkin GADIRLI, Mr Oleksandr MEREZHKO, Mr Oleksii GONCHARENKO, Mr Markus WIECHEL, Mr Arkadiusz MULARCZYK, Mr Bob De BRABANDERE
In the draft recommendation, delete paragraph 16.
24 January 2023
Tabled by the Committee on Political Affairs and Democracy
In the draft recommendation, paragraph 16.3, replace the words "and provide legal advice on" with the following words:
", provide legal advice and develop tools for evaluating policies and legislation in the area of"
24 January 2023
Tabled by Mr Ian LIDDELL-GRAINGER, Mr Erkin GADIRLI, Mr Oleksandr MEREZHKO, Mr Oleksii GONCHARENKO, Ms Olena KHOMENKO, Mr Markus WIECHEL, Mr Arkadiusz MULARCZYK, Mr Bob De BRABANDERE, Ms Eva DECROIX
In the draft recommendation, at the end of paragraph 17, insert the following sentences:
"In order to avoid duplication of work, efforts and approaches, they should also clearly define the contours of the area of responsibilities of the Council of Europe and other International Organisations. Too often, way too many Organisations are working on exactly the same topic, sending therefore diffuse signals and work going unnoticed."
24 January 2023
Tabled by the Committee on Political Affairs and Democracy
In the draft recommendation, after paragraph 18.6, insert the following paragraph:
"tackling discrimination, intolerance and exclusion"
24 January 2023
Tabled by the Committee on Political Affairs and Democracy
In the draft recommendation, replace paragraph 18.7 with the following paragraph:
"ensuring the integrity, resilience and adaptability of electoral processes and making sure that they are inclusive, representative and participatory"
24 January 2023
Tabled by the Committee on Political Affairs and Democracy
Votes: 101 in favor 2 against 1 abstention
In the draft recommendation, before paragraph 19, insert the following paragraph:
"Heads of State and Government should reiterate their commitment to protecting the rights of national minorities, which is a key aspect of human rights protection and democratic participation, and a precondition for peace and democratic security. The Summit should set out closer cooperation between the Council of Europe and the European Union in this area, including in the evaluation of EU candidate countries based on the Copenhagen criteria and the relevant standards developed by the Council of Europe."
24 January 2023
Tabled by Mr Titus CORLĂŢEAN, Mr Ionuț-Marian STROE, Mr Andi-Lucian CRISTEA, Mr Corneliu-Mugurel COZMANCIUC, Mr Cristian-Augustin NICULESCU-ȚÂGÂRLAȘ, Ms Elena-Simona SPĂTARU, Ms Maria-Gabriela HORGA, Mr Iulian BULAI
In amendment 32, after the words "protecting the rights of", insert the words:
"persons belonging to"
24 January 2023
Tabled by the Committee on Political Affairs and Democracy
In the draft recommendation, paragraph 19, after the words "of democracy", insert the following words:
"and the rule of law"
24 January 2023
Tabled by Mr Ian LIDDELL-GRAINGER, Mr Erkin GADIRLI, Mr Oleksandr MEREZHKO, Ms Olena KHOMENKO, Mr Markus WIECHEL, Mr Bob De BRABANDERE
If adopted, amendment 34 falls.
In the draft recommendation, delete paragraph 19.2.
Explanatory note
Rather than creating more bodies, the 4th Summit should look in to how the COE can be streamlined and more focussed. Fewer institutions for a more positive outcome.
24 January 2023
Tabled by the Committee on Political Affairs and Democracy
Falls if amendment 8 is adopted.
Votes: 98 in favor 1 against 4 abstentions
In the draft recommendation, paragraph 19.2, after the words "Commissioner for Democracy", insert the following words:
"and the Rule of Law"