Respect for the rule of law and the fight against corruption within the Council of Europe

Recommendation 2293 (2025)

Author(s):

Parliamentary Assembly

Origin

Assembly debate on 9 April 2025 (14th sitting) (see Doc. 16138, report of the Committee on Rules of Procedure, Immunities and Institutional Affairs, rapporteur: Mr Frank Schwabe). Text adopted by the Assembly on 9 April 2025 (14th sitting).See also Resolution 2596 (2025).

1. The Parliamentary Assembly, recalling that all ethical frameworks need regular reviews to ensure they are fit for purpose to address the latest challenges, expectations and standards, invites the Committee of Ministers to:

1.1 review its ethical standards and associated enforcement mechanisms regularly and, as necessary, to update these standards and mechanisms so they remain fit for purpose and able to withstand the latest challenges, and to call on all bodies of the Council of Europe to do likewise;

1.2 call on all national institutions of the member States of the Council of Europe to review their ethical standards and associated enforcement mechanisms regularly and, as necessary, to update these standards and mechanisms so they remain fit for purpose and able to withstand the latest challenges.

2. The Assembly notes the crucial role that member States play in relation to ethical standards and anti-corruption practices, including in their interactions within the instances of the Council of Europe. It therefore calls on the Committee of Ministers to initiate a reflection on ethics and values in the working of the Organisation, with the aim of promoting the development of a common understanding of ethical values and standards.