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Reports
under preparation in the committees
of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
Document updated after the 4th part-session
(27-30 September 2021)
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Abbreviations:
SOC: Socialists, Democrats and Greens Group
EPP/CD: Group of the European People’s Party/Christian Democrats
ALDE: Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
EC/DA: European Conservatives Group and Democratic Alliance
UEL: Group of the United European Left
NR: Not belonging to a Political Group of the Assembly
Rec.: Recommendation
Res.: Resolution
Doc.: Document
Ref.: Reference
* Throughout this text, all reference to Kosovo, whether to the territory, institutions or population shall be un-
derstood in full compliance with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 and without prejudice to the
status of Kosovo.
The dates of debates foreseen in the Assembly are indicative and are drawn up on the basis of information
provided by the Secretariat of the competent Committees
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Contents
I. Committee on Political Affairs and Democracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
II. Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
III. Committee on Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
IV. Committee on Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
V. Committee on Culture, Science, Education and Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
VI. Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
VII. Committee on the Honouring of Obligations and Commitments by Member States of the Council
of Europe (Monitoring Committee) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
VIII. Committee on Rules of Procedure, Immunities and Institutional Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
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I. Committee on Political Affairs and Democracy
Title of draft report Fostering healthy democracies in Europe
Origin Motion
Title Countering ill democracies in Europe
Number 14823
Rapporteur DALLOZ, Marie-Christine
Country France
Political Group EPP/CD
Appointed on 25/06/2019
Committee for opinion Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights
Rapporteur VARDANYAN, Vladimir
Country Armenia
Political Group EPP/CD
Appointed on 01/10/2019
Reference
Number 4441
Date 12/04/2019
Extended on 01/02/2021 (07/05/2020)
Valid until 12/04/2022
Others
State of work in committee January 2020 part-session – The committee heard a statement by the rapporteur,
including a declaration of absence of conflict of interests; considered an introductory
memorandum; decided to change the tile of the report and held a hearing with the
participation of Mr Larry Diamond, Senior fellow at the Hoover Institution and at the
Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies of the Stanford University and
Mr Michael Frendo, member of the Venice Commission (both by video link).
25/03/2020 – A revised introductory memorandum was sent to members for written
comments.
08/09/2020 – The committee heard a statement by the rapporteur and agreed to request
a contribution by the Venice Commission with a view to gaining a better understanding
of the Council of Europe’s constitutional acquis in this area.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report Ten years after the Lisbon Treaty: strengthening Council of Europe
and European Union co-operation
Origin Motion
Title Ten years after the Lisbon Treaty: strengthening Council of Europe and European Union
co-operation
Number 14866
Rapporteur CORLĂŢEAN, Titus
Country Romania
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 25/06/2019
Reference
Number 4444
Date 12/04/2019
Extended on 01/02/2021 (07/05/2020)
Valid until 12/04/2022
Others
State of work in committee October 2019 part-session – The committee heard a statement by the rapporteur
including a declaration of absence of conflict of interests; held an exchange of views with
the participation of Mr Christos Giakoumopoulos, Director General of Human Rights and
Rule of Law of the Council of Europe; Mr Zoltan Taubner, Director of the Directorate of
External Relations of the Council of Europe, Head of Brussels office; and Mr Christian
Leffler, Deputy Secretary-General of the European External Action Service.
14/11/2019 – The committee heard a statement by Mr Tiny Kox (Netherlands, UEL),
former rapporteur on the "Role and mission of the Parliamentary Assembly: main
challenges for the future", joined by Mr Corlăţean, welcoming the adoption, by the
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Council of the European Union, of supplementary negotiating directives aimed at the
swift resumption of negotiations with the Council of Europe on EU accession to the
European Convention on Human Rights.
18/11/2019 – The rapporteur participated in a Seminar on the accession of the EU to the
European Convention on Human Rights, in Strasbourg.
January 2020 part-session – The committee authorised the rapporteur to carry out a
fact-finding visit to Brussels in the framework of the preparation of his report (subject to
the availability of funds).
25/03/2020 – An introductory memorandum was sent to members for written comments.
10/12/2020 – The committee heard a statement by the rapporteur and held a hearing
with the participation of Ms Fabienne Keller, Member of the Committee on Civil Liberties,
Justice and Home Affairs of the European Parliament (France – Group Renew Europe),
Mr Sandro Gozi, Member of the Committee on Constitutional Affairs of the European
Parliament, (France – Group Renew Europe), Mr Stefano Sannino, Deputy Secretary
General for Global and Economic Issues, European External Action Service, Mr Jeroen
Hooijer, Head of Unit, “Inter-institutional – international coordination”, Directorate-
General for Justice and Consumers, European Commission, Mr Christos
Giakoumopoulos, Director General of Human Rights and Rule of Law of the Council of
Europe.
30/03/2021 – The committee heard a statement by the rapporteur and held a hearing
with the participation of Mr Rik Daems, President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the
Council of Europe; Ms Dubravka Šuica, Vice-President of the European Commission,
Democracy and Demography; and Mr Juan Fernando López Aguilar, Member of the
European Parliament, Chairperson of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and
Home Affairs (Spain – Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats).
03/11/2021 – The committee will consider a preliminary draft report.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report The situation in Kosovo*
Origin Motion
Title The situation in Kosovo*
Number 14921
Rapporteur BEYER, Peter
Country Germany
Political Group EPP/CD
Appointed on 14/11/2019
Reference
Number 4462
Date 30/09/2019
Extended on 01/02/2021 (07/05/2020)
Valid until 30/09/2022
Others
State of work in committee 10/12/2020 – The committee took note of the bilateral meetings held in November and
December by the rapporteur in the framework of the preparation of his report.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report Assessing the functioning of the partnership for democracy
Origin Motion
Title Assessing the functioning of the partnership for democracy
Number 14942
Rapporteur OOMEN-RUIJTEN, Ria
Country Netherlands
Political Group EPP/CD
Appointed on 14/11/2019
* Throughout this text, 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.
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Reference
Number 4468
Date 30/09/2019
Extended on 01/02/2021 (07/05/2020)
Valid until 30/09/2022
Others
State of work in committee 10/12/2020 – The committee heard a statement by the rapporteur, followed by a
statement by Ambassador Rémi Mortier, Permanent Representative of Monaco,
Chairperson of the Rapporteur Group on External Relations of the Committee of
Ministers, on the Council of Europe Neighbourhood Policy and held an exchange with
representatives of Partner for Democracy delegations of Morocco and Palestine.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report Evaluation of the partnership for democracy in respect of the
Parliament of Jordan
Origin Motion
Title Evaluation of the partnership for democracy in respect of the Parliament of Jordan
Number 14975
Rapporteur LOUCAIDES, George
Country Cyprus
Political Group UEL
Appointed on 29/01/2020
Reference
Number 4476
Date 29/11/2019
Extended on 01/02/2021 (07/05/2020)
Valid until 29/11/2022
Others
State of work in committee June 2021 part-session – The committee authorised the rapporteur to carry out a fact-
finding visit to Jordan in the framework of the preparation of his report (subject to the
authorisation by the Bureau of the Assembly and the availability of funds).
24/06/2021 – The Bureau of the Assembly authorised the visit.
04/11/2021 – The committee will consider an introductory memorandum.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report Strengthening the role of the Council of Europe as a cornerstone of
the European political architecture
Origin Motion
Title Strengthening the role of the Council of Europe as a cornerstone of the European
political architecture
Number 14991
Rapporteur NICK, Andreas
Country Germany
Political Group EPP/CD
Appointed on 30/03/2021
Former rapporteur(s) 23/06/2020 (BRYNJÓLFSDÓTTIR, Rósa Björk, Iceland, UEL)
Reference
Number 4485
Date 27/01/2020
Extended on 01/02/2021 (07/05/2020)
Valid until 27/01/2023
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Others
State of work in committee 08/09/2020 – The committee heard a statement by the rapporteur, Ms Brynjólfsdóttir.
10/12/2020 – The committee heard a statement by the rapporteur, considered an outline
for report and held an exchange of views.
30/03/2021 – The committee appointed Mr Andreas Nick rapporteur.
April 2021 part-session – The committee heard his declaration of absence of conflict of
interests.
04/11/2021 – The committee will hold a hearing and will consider a revised outline for
report.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report
Origin Motion
Title The Parliamentary Assembly must contribute to restoring peace in Ukraine
Number 14992
Rapporteur To be appointed
Reference
Number 4486
Date 27/01/2020
Extended on 01/02/2021 (07/05/2020)
Valid until 27/01/2023
Others
State of work in committee
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report Recent developments in Libya and in the Middle East: what
consequences for Europe?
Origin Bureau decision
Title Recent developments in Libya and in the Middle East: what consequences for Europe?
Rapporteur FASSINO, Piero
Country Italy
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 08/09/2020
Reference
Number 4494
Date 31/01/2020
Extended on 01/02/2021 (07/05/2020)
Valid until 31/01/2023
Others
State of work in committee 08/09/2020 – The committee heard a statement by the Chairperson of the Sub-
Committee on the Middle East and the Arab World, held an exchange of views on the
follow up to the current affairs debate and the scope of the report, and appointed
Mr Piero Fassino as rapporteur and heard from him a declaration of absence of conflict
of interests.
23/09/2020 – The committee heard a statement by the rapporteur followed by an
exchange of views with the participation of Ms Sharren Haskel, member of the Israeli
Knesset.
04/02/2021 – The committee heard a statement by the rapporteur and held an exchange
of views.
28/05/2021 - The Standing Committee, on the proposal of the five political groups, held
a current affairs debate on “The urgent need to relaunch the Middle East peace process
and prevent a resurgence of violence”, with the rapporteur as the first speaker.
18/06/2021 – As a follow-up to the current affairs debate, the Bureau of the Assembly
decided to refer the issue to be taken into account in the preparation of this report.
04/11/2021 – The committee will consider an outline for report.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
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Committee on Political Affairs and Democracy
Title of draft report Relationship between the parliamentary majority and the opposition
in a democracy
Origin Motion
Title Relationship between the parliamentary majority and the opposition in a democracy
Number 15047
Rapporteur LLOYD, Tony
Country United Kingdom
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 28/09/2021
Former rapporteur(s) 23/09/2020 (GOLUBEVA, Marija, Latvia, ALDE)
Reference
Number 4499
Date 06/03/2020
Extended on 01/02/2021 (07/05/2020)
Valid until 06/03/2023
Others
State of work in committee 04/02/2021 – The committee heard a statement by Ms Golubeva, rapporteur, and a
presentation by Ms Regina Kiener, Vice-President of the Venice Commission and
member of the Commission for Switzerland of the opinion on Parameters on the
relationship between the parliamentary majority and the opposition in a democracy: a
Checklist.
June 2021 part-session – Further to the resignation of Ms Marija Golubeva, the
committee called for candidates.
September 2021 part-session - The committee appointed Sir Tony Lloyd (United
Kingdom, SOC) rapporteur and heard from him a declaration of absence of conflict of
interests.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report Call for an inclusive national political process in Belarus
Origin Motion
Title Call for an inclusive national political process in Belarus
Number 15130
Rapporteur KILJUNEN, Kimmo
Country Finland
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 23/09/2020
Committee for opinion Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights
Rapporteur ZINGERIS, Emanuelis
Country Lithuania
Political Group EPP/CD
Appointed on 27/09/2021
Reference
Number 4527
Date 15/09/2020
Extended on 01/02/2021
Valid until 15/03/2023
Other Motion(s) taken into account 4594 (Doc. 15319)
Others
State of work in committee 23/09/2020 – The committee appointed Mr Kimmo Kiljunen rapporteur and heard from
him his declaration of absence of conflict of interests. The committee heard a statement
from the rapporteur and held an exchange of views with Mr Gianni Buquicchio, President
of the Venice Commission.
04/02/2021 – The committee heard a statement by the rapporteur and agreed to his
request to carry a fact-finding visit to Belarus, as appropriate.
18/03/2021 – The Bureau of the Assembly authorised the rapporteur to carry out a fact-
finding visit to Belarus, by the end of 2021.
June 2021 part-session – The committee took note of the motion for a resolution “Forced
migration due to political repressions” (Doc. 15249), to be taken into account in the
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preparation of the report; held an exchange of views following a statement by the
rapporteur; and, in addition to the fact-finding visit to Belarus which had already been
authorised by the Bureau of the Assembly, authorised him to carry out fact-finding visits
to meet relevant Belarusian political stakeholders living abroad (subject to the
availability of funds).
September 2021 part-session – The committee heard a statement by the rapporteur on
recent developments and his fact-finding visit to meet relevant Belarusian political
stakeholders living abroad, in Vilnius (Lithuania) on 1 and 2 September and in Warsaw
(Poland) on 2 and 3 September 2021; took note of the motion for a resolution on “Belarus
state terrorism as a threat to the whole of Europe” (Doc. 15319) and the current affairs
debate on “The situation in Belarus: a threat to the whole of Europe”, held during the
June part-session 2021, to be taken into account in the preparation of the report.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report Safeguarding peace and stability in the East Mediterranean Sea
Origin Motion
Title Safeguarding peace and stability in the East Mediterranean Sea
Number 15160
Rapporteur OOMEN-RUIJTEN, Ria
Country Netherlands
Political Group EPP/CD
Appointed on 10/12/2020
Reference
Number 4540
Date 12/10/2020
Extended on 01/02/2021
Valid until 12/04/2023
Others
State of work in committee June 2021 part-session – The committee heard a statement by the rapporteur followed
by an exchange of views.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report The impact of Brexit on human rights on the island of Ireland
Origin Motion
Title The impact of Brexit on human rights on the island of Ireland
Number 15162
Rapporteur KATROUGALOS, George
Country Greece
Political Group UEL
Appointed on 10/12/2020
Reference
Number 4541
Date 12/10/2020
Extended on 01/02/2021
Valid until 12/04/2023
Others
State of work in committee 11/05/2021 – The committee heard a statement by the rapporteur, followed by an
exchange of views, took note that he would circulate an outline for report ahead of the
next meeting, and agreed to his request to carry out fact-finding visits to Northern Ireland
(United Kingdom) and the Republic of Ireland, including in the border area.
June 2021 part-session - The committee considered an outline for report and, in addition
to the fact-finding visits which had already been authorised to Northern Ireland (United
Kingdom) and the Republic of Ireland, including in the border area, authorised the
rapporteur to carry out a fact-finding visit to London (subject to the availability of funds).
03/11/2021 – The committee will consider an introductory memorandum.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
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Committee on Political Affairs and Democracy
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report Protecting the pillars of democracy during health crises
Origin Motion
Title Protecting the pillars of democracy during health crises
Number 15176
Rapporteur KARAMANLI, Marietta
Country France
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 04/02/2021
Reference
Number 4547
Date 20/11/2020
Extended on 01/02/2021
Valid until 20/05/2023
Others
State of work in committee June 2021 part-session – The committee heard a statement by the rapporteur.
04/11/2021 – The committee will consider an outline for report.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report Review of the partnership for democracy in respect of the Parliament
of the Kyrgyz Republic
Origin Motion
Title Review of the partnership for democracy in respect of the Parliament of the Kyrgyz
Republic
Number 15184
Rapporteur MAIRE, Jacques
Country France
Political Group ALDE
Appointed on 21/04/2021
Committee for opinion Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights
Rapporteur KALCHENKO, Serhii
Country Ukraine
Political Group EC/DA
Appointed on 17/05/2021
Reference
Number 4551
Date 25/01/2021
Extended on 01/02/2021
Valid until 25/07/2023
Others
State of work in committee June 2021 part-session – The committee heard a statement by the rapporteur followed
by an exchange of views, and authorised him to carry out a fact-finding visit to
Kyrgyzstan (subject to the authorisation by the Bureau of the Assembly and the
availability of funds).
24/06/2021 – The Bureau of the Assembly authorised the visit.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report Establishment of a “youth partner” status with the Parliamentary
Assembly
Origin Motion
Title Establishment of a “youth partner” status with the Parliamentary Assembly
Number 15262
Rapporteur CHATZIVASILEIOU, Anastasios
Country Greece
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Committee on Political Affairs and Democracy
Political Group EPP/CD
Appointed on 28/09/2021
Committee for opinion Committee on Culture, Science, Education and Media
Rapporteur HOPSU, Inka
Country Finland
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 21/06/2021
Reference
Number 4582
Date 28/05/2021
Valid until 28/05/2023
Others
State of work in committee
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report The need for renewed, effective and inclusive multilateralism
Origin Motion
Title The need for renewed, effective and inclusive multilateralism
Number 15332
Rapporteur BAKOYANNIS, Theodora
Country Greece
Political Group EPP/CD
Appointed on 28/09/2021
Reference
Number 4601
Date 27/09/2021
Valid until 27/09/2023
Others
State of work in committee
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report Call for Famagusta’s return to its lawful inhabitants
Origin Motion
Title Call for Famagusta’s return to its lawful inhabitants
Number 15333
Rapporteur FASSINO, Piero
Country Italy
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 28/09/2021
Reference
Number 4602
Date 27/09/2021
Valid until 27/09/2023
Others
State of work in committee
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report The challenge of far-right ideology to democracy and human rights in
Europe
Origin Motion
Title The challenge of far-right ideology to democracy and human rights in Europe
Number 15337
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Committee on Political Affairs and Democracy
Rapporteur SEYIDOV, Samad
Country Azerbaijan
Political Group EC/DA
Appointed on 28/09/2021
Reference
Number 4606
Date 27/09/2021
Valid until 27/09/2023
Others
State of work in committee
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report Supporting a European perspective for the Western Balkans
Origin Motion
Title Supporting a European perspective for the Western Balkans
Number 15374
Rapporteur PAPANDREOU, George
Country Greece
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 29/09/2021
Reference
Number 4609
Date 27/09/2021
Valid until 27/09/2023
Others
State of work in committee September 2021 part-session – The committee held an exchange of views on "The
Western Balkans between democratic challenges and European aspirations: what role
for the Council of Europe?"; and appointed Mr George Papandreou (Greece, SOC)
rapporteur and heard from him a declaration of absence of conflict of interests.
04/11/2021 – The committee will hold a hearing with the participation of Mr Olivér
Várhelyi, European Union Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement, and
delegations from the region.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
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II. Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights
Title of draft report The continuing need to restore human rights and the rule of law in the
North Caucasus region
Origin Motion
Title The continuing need to restore human rights and the rule of law in the North Caucasus
region
Number 14382
Date 13/10/2017
Rapporteur SCHWABE, Frank
Country Germany
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 12/12/2017
Reference
Number 4333
Date 13/10/2017
SC or Plenary Assembly
Extended on 27/09/2021 (01/02/2021, 07/05/2020, 31/01/2020, 04/10/2019)
Valid until 31/03/2022
Others
State of work in committee On 14/03/2018, in the absence of the rapporteur, the committee agreed to postpone
consideration of his introductory memorandum to the April 2018 part-session and
authorised the rapporteur’s request for a fact-finding visit to the Russian Federation,
including the North Caucasus region, subject to the availability of funds.
On 24/04/2018, in anticipation of the joint hearing with the Committee on Equality and
Non-Discrimination on “Alleged extreme discrimination and crimes against LGBTI
people in the Chechen Republic (Russian Federation)”, the committee agreed to share
the rapporteur’s introductory memorandum with members of the Committee on Equality
and Non-Discrimination.
On 24/04/2018, the committee held a joint hearing with the Committee on Equality and
Non-Discrimination with the participation of two experts, in the framework of the
preparation of this report and that of the Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination
on “Alleged extreme discrimination and crimes against LGBTI people in the Chechen
Republic (Russian Federation)”.
On 26/04/2018, the committee considered an introductory memorandum.
On 10/09/2018, the committee held a hearing with the participation of two experts.
On 25/06/2019, the committee held a hearing with the participation of four experts.
On 18-20/09/2019, the rapporteur carried out a fact-finding visit to Moscow and Grozny
(Russian Federation).
On 30/09/2019, the committee noted the rapporteur’s oral report of his visit to Moscow
and Grozny (Russian Federation) on 18-20/09/2019. It authorised the rapporteur to
conduct a further fact-finding visit to the Russian Federation, including the Republics of
Ingushetia and Dagestan (subject to the availability of funds). It agreed to request the
Bureau to extend the reference.
On 15/11/2019, the committee decided to hold a hearing with LGBTI victims of
persecution in the Chechen Republic (Russian Federation), including persons
appearing anonymously, and authorised the rapporteur to conduct separate,
supplementary interviews with anonymous victims.
On 27/01/2020, the committee agreed to open a hearing foreseen that same week to
specific interested parties.
On 28/01/2020, the committee held a hearing with the participation of three witnesses
and one expert. It agreed to request the Bureau to authorise the extension of the
reference until 30/09/2020 to allow for the second visit to the region, previously
postponed at the request of the Russian delegation.
On 14/09/2021, the committee took note of the rapporteur’s updated information that
owing to the prevailing Covid-19 situation it was impossible to carry out the second visit
as planned. It agreed to request the Bureau for further extension until 31/03/2022, which
was granted.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen 2022 - Third part-session
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Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights
Title of draft report Fighting corruption – General principles of political responsibility
Origin Motion
Title Fighting corruption – General principles of political responsibility
Number 14639
Rapporteur VLASENKO, Sergiy
Country Ukraine
Political Group EPP/CD
Appointed on 30/01/2020
Committee for opinion Committee on Political Affairs and Democracy
Rapporteur KARAMANLI, Marietta
Country France
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 05/03/2019
Reference
Number 4412
Date 23/11/2018
Extended on 01/02/2021 (07/05/2020)
Valid until 23/11/2021
Others
State of work in committee On 29/06/2020, the committee considered an introductory memorandum and agreed,
subject to the availability of funds, to the rapporteur’s requests to hold a hearing with
representatives of GRECO, MONEYVAL, the World Bank, Transparency International
and the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) and to carry out a
fact-finding visit to Iceland.
On 17/05/2021, the committee held a hearing with the participation of three experts and
agreed to the declassification of the rapporteur’s introductory memorandum.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen 2021 - November Standing Committee
Title of draft report Misuse of the Schengen system by Council of Europe member States
as a politically-motivated sanction
Origin Motion
Title Misuse of the Schengen system by Council of Europe member States as a politically-
motivated sanction
Number 14652
Rapporteur RUKAVISHNIKOVA, Irina
Country Russian Federation
Political Group NR
Appointed on 15/11/2019
Former rapporteur(s) 04/03/2019 (SOTNYK, Olena, Ukraine, ALDE)
Reference
Number 4417
Date 21/01/2019
Extended on 01/02/2021 (07/05/2020)
Valid until 21/01/2022
Others
State of work in committee On 25/03/2020, by a written consultation procedure on the rapporteur’s introductory
memorandum, the rapporteur’s requests to organise a hearing at a forthcoming meeting
with up to three experts, to carry out a fact-finding visit to Brussels and to send a
questionnaire via the European Centre for Parliamentary Research and Documentation
(ECPRD) to Council of Europe member States taking part in SIS II were agreed.
On 05/06/2020, the committee considered a revised introductory memorandum and
approved a revised draft questionnaire to be sent to the ECPRD. It noted that the
rapporteur’s request for the authorisation of a hearing with up to three experts and of a
fact-finding visit to Brussels had been approved in the written consultation procedure,
both subject to the availability of funds.
On 14/09/2021, the committee considered a revised introductory memorandum and held
a hearing with the participation of three experts.
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Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen 2022 - March Standing Committee
Title of draft report To put an end to enforced disappearances on the territory of the
Council of Europe
Origin Motion
Title To put an end to enforced disappearances on the territory of the Council of Europe
Number 14816
Rapporteur GATTOLIN, André
Country France
Political Group ALDE
Appointed on 29/05/2019
Reference
Number 4437
Date 12/04/2019
Extended on 01/02/2021 (07/05/2020)
Valid until 12/04/2022
Others
State of work in committee On 12/12/2019, the committee considered an introductory memorandum and authorised
the rapporteur to carry out a fact-finding visit to the United Nations Office of the High
Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva (Switzerland) and to organise a hearing at
a future meeting with up to three experts (both subject to the availability of funds).
On 14/09/2021, the committee held a hearing with the participation of two experts.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen 2022 - First part-session
Title of draft report How to put confiscated criminal assets to good use?
Origin Motion
Title How to put confiscated criminal assets to good use?
Number 14841
Rapporteur VALLINI, André
Country France
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 29/05/2019
Reference
Number 4443
Date 12/04/2019
Extended on 01/02/2021 (07/05/2020)
Valid until 12/04/2022
Others
State of work in committee On 15/11/2019, the committee considered an introductory memorandum and agreed to
authorise the rapporteur to carry out a fact-finding visit to Italy and to hold a hearing with
up to three experts (both subject to availability of funds).
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen 2022 - March Standing Committee
Title of draft report Addressing the issue of Daesh foreign fighters and their families
returning from Syria and other countries to the member States of the
Council of Europe
Origin Motion
Title Addressing the issue of Daesh foreign fighters and their families returning from Syria
and other countries to the member States of the Council of Europe
Number 14878
Rapporteur OMTZIGT, Pieter
Country Netherlands
Political Group EPP/CD
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Appointed on 01/10/2019
Committee for opinion Committee on Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development
Rapporteur To be appointed
Reference
Number 4452
Date 24/06/2019
Extended on 01/02/2021 (07/05/2020)
Valid until 24/06/2022
Others
State of work in committee On 10/12/2019, the committee heard a statement by the rapporteur and authorised him
to organise a hearing with the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights and
another expert at a forthcoming committee meeting, subject to the availability of funds,
and to send a questionnaire to national parliaments via the European Centre for
Parliamentary Research and Documentation (ECPRD).
On 27/01/2020, the committee agreed to allow specific interested parties to attend the
discussion of the subject foreseen the same week.
On 28/01/2020, the committee considered an introductory memorandum, agreed to
declassify it and approved the appended questionnaire to be sent to national
parliaments via the European Centre for Parliamentary Research and Documentation
(ECPRD).
On 14/10/2020, the committee agreed in principle to open to the public the forthcoming
hearing scheduled for 09/11/2020.
On 09/11/2020, the committee held a hearing with the participation of two experts.
On 08/12/2020, the committee agreed to open the forthcoming hearing foreseen for the
next meeting to the public, provided that the invited experts do not object.
On 27/09/2021, the committee reconfirmed Mr Pieter Omtzigt as rapporteur following his
temporary absence from the committee.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen 2022 - March Standing Committee
Title of draft report Ensuring accountability for the downing of flight MH 17
Origin Motion
Title Ensuring accountability for the downing of flight MH 17
Number 14929
Rapporteur CORLĂŢEAN, Titus
Country Romania
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 01/10/2019
Reference
Number 4460
Date 28/06/2019
SC or Plenary Assembly
Extended on 01/02/2021 (07/05/2020)
Valid until 28/06/2022
Others
State of work in committee On 10/12/2019, the committee heard a statement by the rapporteur.
On 28/01/2020, the committee considered an introductory memorandum and agreed to
declassify it. It authorised the rapporteur to put written questions to the Russian
Federation and the United States, and to carry out fact-finding visits to the Netherlands
and to Ukraine.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen 2022 - Second part-session
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Title of draft report Celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Geneva conventions: the
contribution of the Council of Europe to the increasing synergy
between International Humanitarian Law and International Human
Rights Law
Origin Motion
Title Celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Geneva conventions: the contribution of the
Council of Europe to the increasing synergy between International Humanitarian Law
and International Human Rights Law
Number 14925
Rapporteur BALFE, Richard
Country United Kingdom
Political Group NR
Appointed on 01/10/2019
Committee for opinion Committee on Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons
Rapporteur GOUTTEFARDE, Fabien
Country France
Political Group ALDE
Appointed on 02/09/2019
Reference
Number 4464
Date 30/09/2019
Extended on 01/02/2021 (07/05/2020)
Valid until 30/09/2022
Others
State of work in committee On 08/12/2020,the committee considered an introductory memorandum and agreed to
the rapporteur’s request to hold a hearing with experts at a future meeting (subject to the
availability of funds).
On 27/01/2021, the committee agreed that the hearing at the next meeting should be
open to the public, subject to the agreement of the invited speakers.
On 22/02/2021, the committee heard a statement by the rapporteur and agreed to his
proposal to present a preliminary draft report without the previously authorised hearing
with experts.
On 28/09/2021, the committee considered a draft report and unanimously adopted a
draft resolution.
Adopted in committee on 28/09/2021
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Date of debate foreseen 2021 - November Standing Committee
Title of draft report Emergence of lethal autonomous weapons systems (LAWS) and their
necessary apprehension through European human rights law
Origin Motion
Title Emergence of lethal autonomous weapons systems (LAWS) and their necessary
apprehension through European human rights law
Number 14945
Rapporteur GOUTTEFARDE, Fabien
Country France
Political Group ALDE
Appointed on 29/06/2020
Reference
Number 4479
Date 27/01/2020
Extended on 01/02/2021 (07/05/2020)
Valid until 27/01/2023
Others
State of work in committee On 19/01/2021, the committee considered an introductory memorandum and agreed to
the rapporteur’s request for a hearing with up to three experts at a future meeting,
subject to the availability of funds, and his intention to consult other experts bilaterally.
On 29/09/2021, the committee decided to open the above-mentioned hearing to the
public.
Adopted in committee on
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Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen 2022 - Third part-session
Title of draft report Legal aspects of the accession of the European Union to the
European Convention on Human Rights
Origin Motion
Title Legal aspects of the accession of the European Union to the European Convention on
Human Rights
Number 15014
Rapporteur CORLĂŢEAN, Titus
Country Romania
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 29/06/2020
Reference
Number 4488
Date 27/01/2020
Extended on 01/02/2021 (07/05/2020)
Valid until 27/01/2023
Others
State of work in committee On 29/09/2021, the committee considered an introductory memorandum and decided to
hold a hearing with experts at one of its next meetings, subject to the availability of funds,
and decided that it be open to the public.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report Political prisoners in the Russian Federation
Origin Motion
Title Political prisoners in the Russian Federation
Number 15049
Rapporteur ÆVARSDÓTTIR, Thorhildur Sunna
Country Iceland
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 29/06/2020
Reference
Number 4501
Date 06/03/2020
Extended on 01/02/2021 (07/05/2020)
Valid until 06/03/2023
Others
State of work in committee On 14/10/2020, the committee considered an introductory memorandum and agreed to
hold a hearing with up to four experts and a representative of the Russian authorities
during a forthcoming meeting.
On 09/11/2020, the committee agreed to open the hearing foreseen for 08/12/2020 to
the public, subject to the agreement of the speakers.
On 08/12/2020, the committee held a hearing with the participation of three experts.
On 22/03/2021, the committee held a hearing with the participation of two experts. It also
took note of the letter sent by the head of the Russian delegation to the rapporteur and
was informed of a response to that letter sent by the head of the Spanish delegation.
On 27/09/2021, the committee authorised the rapporteur to carry out a fact-finding visit
to the Russian Federation, subject to the availability of funds.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen 2022 - Second part-session
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Title of draft report Fighting and preventing excessive and unjustified use of force by the
law enforcement officers
Origin Motion
Title Fighting and preventing excessive and unjustified use of force by the law enforcement
officers
Number 15137
Rapporteur MEREZHKO, Oleksandr
Country Ukraine
Political Group NR
Appointed on 14/10/2020
Reference
Number 4534
Date 12/10/2020
Extended on 01/02/2021
Valid until 12/04/2023
Others
State of work in committee On 21/04/2021, the committee considered an introductory memorandum. It agreed to
hold a hearing with experts at a future meeting, subject to the availability of funds, and
took note of the rapporteur’s intention to consult other relevant experts, as necessary, at
no cost to the Assembly.
On 14/09/2021, the committee held a hearing with the participation of two experts.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen 2022 - Second part-session
Title of draft report Poisoning of Alexei Navalny
Origin Motion
Title Poisoning of Alexei Navalny
Number 15155
Rapporteur MAIRE, Jacques
Country France
Political Group ALDE
Appointed on 14/10/2020
Reference
Number 4539
Date 12/10/2020
Extended on 01/02/2021
Valid until 12/04/2023
Others
State of work in committee On 08/12/2020, the committee considered an introductory memorandum. It agreed to
the rapporteur’s proposals to conduct a fact-finding visit to Germany, to organise a
hearing with experts (open to the public, provided that the invited experts do not object)
at a future meeting (both subject to the availability of funds), and to receive information
from sources on condition of anonymity.
On 17-18/12/2020, the rapporteur carried out a fact-finding visit to Berlin.
On 19/01/2021, the committee held a hearing with the participation of two experts. The
committee authorised the rapporteur to conduct a fact-finding visit to the Russian
Federation.
On 27/01/2021, the committee agreed to hold a second hearing on the subject at a future
meeting and that it be open to the public, subject to the agreement of the invited
speakers.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen 2022 - First part-session
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Title of draft report Implementation of judgments of the European Court of Human Rights
Origin Bureau decision
Title Resolution 2358 (2021) on the implementation of judgments of the European Court of
Human Rights
Rapporteur EFSTATHIOU, Constantinos
Country Cyprus
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 19/04/2021
Reference
Number 4560
Date 19/03/2021
Valid until 19/03/2023
Others
State of work in committee
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on prison population in Europe
Origin Motion
Title The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on prison population in Europe
Number 15224
Rapporteur MIKANADZE, Givi
Country Georgia
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 19/04/2021
Reference
Number 4566
Date 19/03/2021
Valid until 19/03/2023
Others
State of work in committee
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report The impact of the Covid-19 restrictions for civil society space and
activities
Origin Motion
Title The impact of the Covid-19 restrictions for civil society space and activities
Number 15273
Rapporteur LOUIS, Alexandra
Country France
Political Group ALDE
Appointed on 22/06/2021
Reference
Number 4585
Date 28/05/2021
Valid until 28/05/2023
Others
State of work in committee
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen 2022 - Third part-session
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Title of draft report
Origin Motion
Title Towards a transparency register within the Parliamentary Assembly
Number 15330
Rapporteur To be appointed
Reference
Number 4599
Date 27/09/2021
Valid until 27/09/2023
Others
State of work in committee
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report
Origin Motion
Title Cases of torture and inhumane treatments in Azerbaijani prisons
Number 15331
Rapporteur To be appointed
Reference
Number 4600
Date 27/09/2021
Valid until 27/09/2023
Others
State of work in committee
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report
Origin Motion
Title European Convention on Human Rights and national constitutions
Number 15336
Rapporteur To be appointed
Reference
Number 4605
Date 27/09/2021
Valid until 27/09/2023
Others
State of work in committee
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report Preventing vaccine discrimination
Origin Motion
Title Preventing vaccine discrimination
Number 15361
Rapporteur To be appointed
Committee for opinion Committee on Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development
Rapporteur LEYTE, Carmen
Country Spain
Political Group EPP/CD
Appointed on 28/09/2021
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Reference
Number 4607
Date 27/09/2021
Valid until 27/09/2023
Others
State of work in committee
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report Pegasus and similar spyware and secret state surveillance
Origin Motion
Title Pegasus and similar spyware and secret state surveillance
Number 15373
Rapporteur OMTZIGT, Pieter
Country Netherlands
Political Group EPP/CD
Appointed on 27/09/2021
Reference
Number 4608
Date 27/09/2021
Valid until 27/09/2023
Others
State of work in committee On 14/09/2021, the committee held an exchange of views, with the participation of three
experts, on the basis of the proposed motion for recommendation.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report Transnational repression as a growing threat to the rule of law and
human rights
Origin Motion
Title Transnational repression as a growing threat to the rule of law and human rights
Number 15289
Rapporteur CHOPE, Christopher
Country United Kingdom
Political Group EC/DA
Appointed on 27/09/2021
Reference
Number 4610
Date 27/09/2021
Valid until 27/09/2023
Others
State of work in committee
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
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Title of draft report Addiction to prescription medicines
Origin Motion
Title Involuntary addiction to prescription medicines
Number 14646
Rapporteur O'REILLY, Joseph
Country Ireland
Political Group EPP/CD
Appointed on 19/03/2019
Reference
Number 4415
Date 21/01/2019
SC or Plenary Standing Committee
Extended on 01/02/2021 (07/05/2020)
Valid until 21/01/2022
Others
State of work in committee On 14/05/2019, the committee held an exchange of views with Mr Roland Mader, Head
of Department III of the Anton Proksch Institute (Austria) and considered an introductory
memorandum.
On 13/09/2019, the committee held an exchange of views with Ms Anne Guy,
Secretariat Co-ordinator for the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Prescribed Drug
Dependence of the House of Commons/House of Lords (United Kingdom) and
Mr Thomas Clausen, Professor at the University of Oslo.
On 19/05/2020, the committee authorised the rapporteur to undertake a fact-finding visit
to Denmark (postponed because of the Covid-19 sanitary crisis and planned for the
summer of 2021).
On 28/09/2021, the committee considered a preliminary draft report and decided to
change the title of the report.
On 11-12/10/2021, the rapporteur will carry out a fact-finding visit to Copenhagen.
On 01/12/2021, the committee will hear back from the rapporteur on his fact-finding visit
to Copenhagen, consider a draft report and adopt a draft resolution and a draft
recommendation.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen 2022 - March Standing Committee
Title of draft report Listening to children: child participation, a foundation for democratic
societies
Origin Motion
Title Giving a voice to every child: promoting child participation as a foundation for democratic
societies
Number 14806
Rapporteur MASSEY, Doreen
Country United Kingdom
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 19/03/2019
Reference
Number 4429
Date 01/03/2019
Extended on 01/02/2021 (07/05/2020)
Valid until 01/03/2022
Others
State of work in committee On 19/03/2019, the Sub-Committee on Children decided to hold a half day meeting on
child participation on the margins of the June 2019 part-session.
On 14/05/2019, the Sub-Committee on Children discussed the preparation of the child
participation meeting to be held in June. The members were asked to return their replies
to a short questionnaire on child participation to the Secretariat no later than 03/06/2019.
On 24/06/2019, the committee considered an introductory memorandum and agreed to
declassify it.
On 25/06/2019, the Sub-Committee on Children held an exchange of views with
Ms Mieke Shuurman, Senior Policy and Advocacy Co-ordinator for Eurochild, a network
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of organisations and individuals working in and across Europe to promote the rights and
well-being of children and young people. A workshop on “Promoting child participation
in and through the Parliamentary Assembly”, with the participation of children, was also
organised in co-operation with the Themis Association and the City of Strasbourg (Ville
et Eurométropole de Strasbourg).
On 14/11/2019, the Sub-Committee on Children, jointly with the Sub-Committee on the
European Social Charter, held a public hearing on “The power of parliamentary action:
promoting meaningful and sustainable child participation in the work of national
parliaments and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe”, with the
participation of Ms Cath Larkins, Chair of Eurochild’s Child Participation Reference
Group (United Kingdom), Ms Zsuzsanna Rutai, Children’s Right Consultant, and several
children representing Eurochild and the Themis association.
On 31/01/2020, the Sub-Committee on Children further discussed the aims and
methodology for the report and a pilot initiative on child participation in the work of the
Assembly.
On 06/07/2020, the Sub-Committee on Children held an exchange of views on the pilot
initiative on promoting child participation in the work of the Assembly.
On 10/11/2020, the Sub-Committee on Children held a public hearing with the
participation of experts, educators, a student and the rapporteur.
On 27/01/2021, the Sub-Committee on Children held an exchange of views on
promoting child participation in the work of the Assembly, with the participation of
Ms Emma Grindulis, Programme Officer, Child Participation and Safeguarding Focal
Point, Child Rights Connect, and of Ms Maren Lambrecht-Feigl, Programme Officer at
the Council of Europe Children’s Rights Division and Co-Secretary of the Council of
Europe Steering Committee for the Rights of the Child (CDENF).
On 09/09/2021, the committee considered a preliminary draft report, decided to change
the title of the report, declassified the preliminary draft report and authorised the
rapporteur’s fact-finding visit to European Union institutions (Brussels/Strasbourg).
On 06/10/2021, the rapporteur carried out an online fact-finding visit.
On 01/12/2021, the committee will hear back from the rapporteur on her fact-finding visit,
will consider a draft report and adopt a draft resolution and a draft recommendation.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen 2022 - First part-session
Title of draft report Vaccine hesitancy: a major public health issue
Origin Motion
Title Vaccine hesitancy: a major public health issue
Number 14890
Rapporteur KRUGLYI, Vladimir
Country Russian Federation
Political Group NR
Appointed on 22/09/2020
Former rapporteur(s) 13/09/2019 (KAGRAMANYAN, Igor, Russian Federation, NR)
Reference
Number 4456
Date 25/06/2019
Extended on 01/02/2021 (07/05/2020)
Valid until 25/06/2022
Others
State of work in committee On 09/10/2020, the committee considered an introductory memorandum.
On 09/02/2021, the Sub-Committee on Public Health and Sustainable Development
held a public hearing on “Overcoming vaccine hesitancy - strategies for parliaments and
parliamentarians” with experts from the WHO, the Danish Cancer Society, the European
Parliamentary Forum for Sexual & Reproductive Rights, the University of Castilla-La
Mancha, and representatives of the World Vision programme for Ebola Vaccine
Deployment, Acceptance and Compliance (EBODAC), of the Civil Society
Organisations to the COVAX Demand working group, and of the Bioethics Unit of the
Council of Europe.
On 16/03/2021, the committee considered the analysis of replies received to the ECPRD
questionnaire.
On 17/06/2021, the committee exceptionally authorised the rapporteur to undertake two
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fact finding visits, to the WHO headquarters in Geneva and the Regional Office for
Europe in Copenhagen.
On 09/09/2021, the committee heard back from the rapporteur on his fact-finding visit to
WHO headquarters in Geneva.
On 28/09/2021, the committee considered a preliminary draft report.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen 2022 - Third part-session
Title of draft report Best interests of the child and policies to ensure a work-life balance
Origin Motion
Title Best interests of the child and policies to ensure a work-life balance
Number 14946
Rapporteur HETTO-GAASCH, Françoise
Country Luxembourg
Political Group EPP/CD
Appointed on 02/10/2019
Reference
Number 4471
Date 30/09/2019
Extended on 01/02/2021 (07/05/2020)
Valid until 30/09/2022
Others
State of work in committee On 14/09/2020, the committee took note of an introductory memorandum by written
procedure.
On 17/06/2021, the committee considered a preliminary draft report.
On 28/09/2021, the committee considered a draft report, adopted a draft resolution and
unanimously adopted a draft recommendation.
Adopted in committee on 28/09/2021
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen 2021 - November Standing Committee
Title of draft report Inaction on climate change – a violation of children's rights
Origin Motion
Title Inaction on climate change – a violation of children's rights
Number 14947
Rapporteur DE TEMMERMAN, Jennifer
Country France
Political Group ALDE
Appointed on 02/10/2019
Reference
Number 4472
Date 30/09/2019
Extended on 01/02/2021 (07/05/2020)
Valid until 30/09/2022
Others
State of work in committee On 14/09/2020, the committee took note of an introductory memorandum by written
procedure.
On 01/12/2020, the committee declassified the introductory memorandum and held a
public hearing with the participation of children and experts.
On 18/01/2021, the Sub-Committee on Public Health and Sustainable Development
held a public hearing organised as part of the contribution of the Parliamentary
Assembly and the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities to the 9th Edition of the
World Forum for Democracy “Can Democracy Save the Environment?” with the
participation of several members of the Assembly, the Congress and experts.
On 25/06/2021, the Sub-committee on Children held an exchange of views with children
and experts.
On 01/12/2021, the committee will consider a draft report and adopt a draft resolution
and a draft recommendation.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
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Date of debate foreseen 2022 - First part-session
Title of draft report Impact of armed conflicts on transboundary environmental damage
Origin Motion
Title Impact of armed conflicts on transboundary environmental damage
Number 15074
Rapporteur HOWELL, John
Country United Kingdom
Political Group EC/DA
Appointed on 02/06/2020
Reference
Number 4506
Date 07/05/2020
Extended on 01/02/2021
Valid until 07/04/2023
Others
State of work in committee Documentary research.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report For an assessment of the means and provisions to combat children's
exposure to pornographic content
Origin Motion
Title For an assessment of the means and provisions to combat children's exposure to
pornographic content
Number 15077
Rapporteur HOUBRON, Dimitri
Country France
Political Group ALDE
Appointed on 06/07/2020
Committee for opinion Committee on Culture, Science, Education and Media
Rapporteur SCHENNACH, Stefan
Country Austria
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 14/10/2020
Reference
Number 4507
Date 07/05/2020
Extended on 01/02/2021
Valid until 07/04/2023
Others
State of work in committee On 10/11/2020, the Sub-Committee on Children held a public hearing with the
participation of Mr Matthew B. Ezzell, Board Member, Culture Reframed, Mr Anton Toni
Klančnik, EUROPOL - O3 European Cyber Crime Centre (EC3), and the rapporteur.
On 27/01/2021, the Sub-Committee on Children considered an introductory
memorandum.
On 29/01/2021, the introductory memorandum was sent by email to the members of the
committee for their comments.
On 01/12/2021, the committee will hold a public hearing with the participation of experts
and will consider a preliminary draft report.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen 2022 - May Standing Committee
Title of draft report Deinstitutionalisation of persons with disabilities
Origin Motion
Title Deinstitutionalisation of persons with disabilities
Number 15106
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Rapporteur BRUIJN-WEZEMAN, Reina de
Country Netherlands
Political Group ALDE
Appointed on 06/07/2020
Committee for opinion Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination
Rapporteur TANGUY, Liliana
Country France
Political Group ALDE
Appointed on 27/11/2020
Reference
Number 4517
Date 26/06/2020
Extended on 01/02/2021
Valid until 26/12/2022
Others
State of work in committee On 01/12/2020, the committee considered and agreed to declassify an introductory
memorandum.
On 16/03/2021, the committee held a public hearing with experts.
On 01/12/2021, the committee will consider a preliminary draft report.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen 2022 - Second part-session
Title of draft report Eradicating extreme child poverty in Europe: an international
obligation and a moral duty
Origin Motion
Title Eradicating extreme child poverty in Europe: an international obligation and a moral duty
Number 15107
Rapporteur FRIDEZ, Pierre-Alain
Country Switzerland
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 06/07/2020
Reference
Number 4518
Date 26/06/2020
Extended on 01/02/2021
Valid until 26/12/2022
Others
State of work in committee On 01/12/2020, the committee considered an introductory memorandum.
On 17/06/2021, the committee held a public hearing with the participation of Mr Bjorn
Berge, Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Mr Jacques Vandenschrik,
President of the European Food Banks Federation (FEBA), Mr Zachary Parolin, Senior
Fellow, Center on Poverty and Social Policy, Columbia University and Assistant
Professor, Bocconi University, and Ms Lucia Ďuriš Nicholsonová, Chairperson of the
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs of the European Parliament, and
considered a preliminary draft report.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen 2022 - Second part-session
Title of draft report Safeguarding democratic values in international trade
Origin Motion
Title Safeguarding democratic values in international trade
Number 15144
Rapporteur DAVIES, Geraint
Country United Kingdom
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 21/10/2020
Reference
Number 4536
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Date 12/10/2020
Extended on 01/02/2021
Valid until 12/04/2023
Others
State of work in committee Documentary research.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen 2022 - Fourth part-session
Title of draft report Securing safe medical supply chains
Origin Motion
Title Securing safe medical supply chains
Number 15191
Rapporteur DE TEMMERMAN, Jennifer
Country France
Political Group ALDE
Appointed on 16/03/2021
Reference
Number 4553
Date 25/01/2021
Extended on 01/02/2021
Valid until 25/07/2023
Others
State of work in committee On 07/10/2020, the Sub-Committee on Public Health and Sustainable Development
held a hearing on “Securing safe medical supply chains”.
On 01/12/2021, the committee will consider an introductory memorandum.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen 2022 - Fourth part-session
Title of draft report Health and social protection of undocumented workers
Origin Motion
Title Health and social protection of undocumented workers
Number 15194
Rapporteur MARRA, Ada
Country Switzerland
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 16/03/2021
Reference
Number 4555
Date 25/01/2021
Extended on 01/02/2021
Valid until 25/07/2023
Others
State of work in committee On 20/05/2021, the committee considered an introductory memorandum and authorised
the rapporteur to carry out a fact-finding visit (date and place to be confirmed).
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report Deliberate germline editing in human beings
Origin Motion
Title Deliberate germline editing in human beings
Number 15217
Rapporteur SCHENNACH, Stefan
Country Austria
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 21/04/2021
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Reference
Number 4563
Date 19/03/2021
Valid until 19/03/2023
Others
State of work in committee On 01/12/2021, the committee will consider an introductory memorandum.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report Taking into consideration the impact of the fight against the Covid-19
pandemic on the mental health of minors and young adults
Origin Motion
Title Taking into consideration the impact of the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic on the
mental health of minors and young adults
Number 15223
Rapporteur MOUTQUIN, Simon
Country Belgium
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 21/04/2021
Reference
Number 4565
Date 19/03/2021
Valid until 19/03/2023
Others
State of work in committee Documentary research.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report The future of work is here: revisiting labour rights
Origin Motion
Title The future of work is here: revisiting labour rights
Number 15226
Rapporteur SAYEK BÖKE, Selin
Country Turkey
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 21/04/2021
Reference
Number 4567
Date 19/03/2021
Valid until 19/03/2023
Others
State of work in committee On 01/12/2021, the committee will consider an introductory memorandum.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen 2022 - Third part-session
Title of draft report Public health emergency: the need for a holistic approach to
multilateralism and health care
Origin Motion
Title Public health emergency: the need for a holistic approach to multilateralism and health
care
Number 15245
Rapporteur SAYEK BÖKE, Selin
Country Turkey
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 17/06/2021
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Reference
Number 4577
Date 28/05/2021
Valid until 28/05/2023
Others
State of work in committee Documentary research.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report Preventing addictive behaviours in children
Origin Motion
Title Preventing addictive behaviours in children
Number 15269
Rapporteur STOICA, Diana
Country Romania
Political Group ALDE
Appointed on 22/06/2021
Reference
Number 4583
Date 28/05/2021
Valid until 28/05/2023
Others
State of work in committee Documentary research.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report Towards Council of Europe seas and oceans strategies against the
climate crisis
Origin Motion
Title Towards Council of Europe seas and oceans strategies against the climate crisis
Number 15327
Rapporteur OVCHYNNYKOVA, Yuliia
Country Ukraine
Political Group ALDE
Appointed on 28/09/2021
Reference
Number 4596
Date 27/09/2021
Valid until 27/09/2023
Others
State of work in committee
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
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IV. Committee on Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons
Title of draft report Gender mainstreaming of migration policies
Origin Motion
Title Gender mainstreaming of migration policies
Number 15069
Rapporteur STIENEN, Petra
Country Netherlands
Political Group ALDE
Appointed on 12/03/2021
Former rapporteur(s) 03/07/2020 (BRYNJÓLFSDÓTTIR, Rósa Björk, Iceland, UEL)
Committee for opinion Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination
Rapporteur ÇELİK, Sena Nur
Country Turkey
Political Group NR
Appointed on 15/03/2021
Reference
Number 4504
Date 07/05/2020
Extended on 01/02/2021
Valid until 07/05/2023
Others
State of work in committee 06/11/2020: Consideration of an introductory memorandum.
02/12/2020: Exchange of views with the participation of Mr Jean-Christophe Dumont,
Head of the International Migration Division, OECD
21/01/2021: Exchange of views with the participation of Ms Isabelle Crespi and Ms Vera
Lomazzi, Researchers, authors of the book: “Gender Mainstreaming and Gender
Equality in Europe: Policies, Culture and Public Opinion” 2019.
12/03/2021: The committee appointed Ms Petra Stienen rapporteur and heard from her
a declaration of absence of conflict of interests.
12/04/2021: Consideration of a preliminary draft report, followed by an exchange of
views with the participation of Ms Alyssa Ahrabare, international women's rights
consultant, Projet Officer of the European Network of Migrant Women.
03/06/2021: Joint webinar with the Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination on
Gender and Migration.
24/11/2021: Scheduled consideration of a draft report and adoption of a draft resolution.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen 2022 - First part-session
Title of draft report Voluntary relocation of migrants in need of humanitarian protection
and voluntary resettlement of refugees
Origin Motion
Title Voluntary relocation for migrants in need of humanitarian protection
Number 15082
Rapporteur DUNDEE, Alexander
Country United Kingdom
Political Group EC/DA
Appointed on 03/07/2020
Reference
Number 4510
Date 07/05/2020
Extended on 01/02/2021
Valid until 07/05/2023
Others
State of work in committee 16/10/2020: Consideration of an introductory memorandum and agreement of the
committee to change the title of the report.
21/01/2021: Exchange of views of Ms Eirini Agapidaki, Special Secretary for the
Protection of Unaccompanied Minors, Ministry of Migration and Asylum of Greece.
12/04/2021: Exchange of views with the participation of Ms Nacira Boulehouat, Head of
Migration Management Support Unit, Directorate-General Migration and Home Affairs,
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European Union Commission, Brussels.
25/05/2021: Consideration of a preliminary draft report.
June 2021: Consideration of a draft report and a preliminary draft resolution.
07/09/2021: The committee decided to change the title of the report, considered a draft
report and adopted a draft resolution.
Adopted in committee on 07/09/2021
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen 2021 - November Standing Committee
Title of draft report Safe third countries for asylum seekers
Origin Motion
Title Safe third countries for asylum seekers
Number 15111
Rapporteur KRISPER, Stephanie
Country Austria
Political Group ALDE
Appointed on 07/09/2020
Reference
Number 4519
Date 26/06/2020
Extended on 01/02/2021
Valid until 26/12/2022
Others
State of work in committee 06/11/2020: Consideration of a draft outline.
02/12/2020: Exchange of views with the participation of Mr Adel-Naim Reyhani,
Researcher, Ludwig Boltzmann Institute of Fundamental and Human Rights, Vienna.
21/01/2021: Exchange of views with the participation of Ms Tineke Strik, Member of the
European Parliament and Vice-Chair of the Delegation to the ACP-EU Joint
Parliamentary Assembly, and Ms Sophie Weidenhiller, Spokesperson, Sea-Eye e.V.,
Regensburg, Germany.
12/04/2021: Exchange of views with the participation of Mr Henrik Nielsen, Head of
Asylum Unit, Directorate-General Migration and Home Affairs, European Union
Commission, Brussels, and Mr Christophe Hessels, Head of the Third Countries
Research Unit, European Asylum Support Office, Valetta, Malta.
22/06/2021: Information from the rapporteur.
24/11/2021: Scheduled consideration of a draft report and a preliminary draft resolution
and draft recommendation.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen 2022 - Second part-session
Title of draft report Alternative care for unaccompanied and separated migrant children
Origin Motion
Title Alternative care for unaccompanied and separated migrant children
Number 15112
Rapporteur MEZENTSEVA, Mariia
Country Ukraine
Political Group EPP/CD
Appointed on 07/09/2020
Committee for opinion Committee on Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development
Rapporteur ARSLAN, Sibel
Country Switzerland
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 22/09/2020
Reference
Number 4520
Date 26/06/2020
Extended on 01/02/2021
Valid until 26/12/2022
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Others
State of work in committee 21/01/2021: Consideration of a draft outline, followed by an exchange of views with the
participation of Ms Lilja Grétarsdóttir, Head of Division a. i., Head of Unit on Migration
and Displacement, Human Rights Directorate, Council of Europe.
25/05/2021: Consideration of an introductory memorandum.
24/11/2021: Scheduled report back from the fact-finding visit to Greece.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report Pushbacks on land and sea: illegal measures of migration
management
Origin Motion
Title Pushbacks on land and sea: illegal measures of migration management
Number 15180
Rapporteur FRIDEZ, Pierre-Alain
Country Switzerland
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 02/12/2020
Reference
Number 4548
Date 20/11/2020
Extended on 01/02/2021
Valid until 20/05/2023
Others
State of work in committee 02/12/2020: Exchange of views with the participation of Ms Dunja Mijatović, Human
Rights Commissioner at the Council of Europe, and Mr Andreas Wissner,
Representative, UNCHR Representation to the European Institutions in Strasbourg.
21/01/2021: Exchange of views with the participation of Ms Tineke Strik, Member of the
European Parliament and Vice-Chair of the Delegation to the ACP-EU Joint
Parliamentary Assembly, and Ms Sophie Weidenhiller, Spokesperson, Sea-Eye e.V.,
Regensburg, Germany.
12/04/2021: Consideration of a draft outline.
30/09/2021: The committee authorised the rapporteur to carry-out a fact-finding visit to
Turkey or Croatia.
24/11/2021: Scheduled exchange of views with the participation of Mr Jonas
Grimheden, the Fundamental Rights Officer at Frontex.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen 2022 - Fourth part-session
Title of draft report European Union Pact on Migration and Asylum: a human rights
perspective
Origin Motion
Title European Union Pact on Migration and Asylum: a human rights perspective
Number 15181
Rapporteur GONCHARENKO, Oleksii
Country Ukraine
Political Group EC/DA
Appointed on 23/06/2021
Former rapporteur(s) 02/12/2020 (MUNYAMA, Killion, Poland, EPP/CD)
Reference
Number 4549
Date 20/11/2020
Extended on 01/02/2021
Valid until 20/05/2023
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Others
State of work in committee 20/04/2021: The committee considered an introductory memorandum and held an
exchange of views with the participation of Ms Elspeth Guild, Professor ad Personam,
Queen Mary University of London, and with Ms Nicolette Busuttil, Doctoral Researcher,
School of Law, Queen Mary University of London.
23/06/2021: The committee appointed Mr Oleksii Goncharenko rapporteur and heard
from him a declaration of absence of conflict of interests.
24/11/2021: Scheduled consideration of a draft report. and adoption of a draft resolution
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen 2022 - First part-session
Title of draft report 70th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention: the Council of
Europe and the international protection of refugees
Origin Motion
Title 70th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention: what would Europe be like without
the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees?
Number 15232
Rapporteur GRIFFITHS, Leslie
Country United Kingdom
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 20/04/2021
Reference
Number 4573
Date 19/04/2021
Valid until 19/04/2023
Others
State of work in committee 25/05/2021: Consideration of a draft outline, followed by an exchange of views with the
participation of Mr Andreas Wissner, Representative, UNCHR Representation to the
European Institutions in Strasbourg. Agreed to change the title of the report.
23/06/2021: Consideration of an introductory memorandum.
28/09/2021: Consideration of a draft report and adoption of a draft resolution.
Adopted in committee on 28/09/2021
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen 2021 - November Standing Committee
Title of draft report Precarious status of cross-border and seasonal workers in Europe
Origin Motion
Title Precarious status of cross-border and seasonal workers in Europe
Number 15274
Rapporteur STOICA, Diana
Country Romania
Political Group ALDE
Appointed on 07/09/2021
Committee for opinion Committee on Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development
Rapporteur BADEA, Viorel-Riceard
Country Romania
Political Group EPP/CD
Appointed on 17/06/2021
Reference
Number 4586
Date 28/05/2021
Valid until 28/05/2023
Others
State of work in committee
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
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Title of draft report Social inclusion of migrants, refugees and internally displaced
persons through sport
Origin Motion
Title Social inclusion of migrants, refugees and internally displaced persons through sport
Number 15277
Rapporteur ARPADARAI, Nigar
Country Azerbaijan
Political Group EC/DA
Appointed on 30/09/2021
Reference
Number 4587
Date 21/06/2021
Valid until 21/06/2023
Others
State of work in committee
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report
Origin Bureau decision
Title European solidarity in the migration and asylum context
Rapporteur To be appointed
Reference
Number 4595
Date 24/06/2021
Valid until 24/06/2023
Others
State of work in committee
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report
Origin Motion
Title Integration of migrants and refugees: benefits for all parties involved
Number 15335
Rapporteur To be appointed
Reference
Number 4604
Date 27/09/2021
Valid until 27/09/2023
Others
State of work in committee
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
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V. Committee on Culture, Science, Education and Media
Title of draft report Football governance: business and values
Origin Motion
Title Football governance and ethics: business or values?
Number 14447
Rapporteur FOULKES, George
Country United Kingdom
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 03/10/2019
Former rapporteur(s) 23/01/2018 (JENSEN, Mogens, Denmark, SOC)
Reference
Number 4357
Date 22/01/2018
Extended on 01/02/2021 (07/05/2020, 04/10/2019)
Valid until 30/12/2021
Others
State of work in committee On 27/04/2018, the Bureau sent to the committee, to be taken into account in the
framework of the report, the motion for a resolution on “Defend human rights and the rule
of law in the context of international football events” (Doc. 14491, reference 4376 of 27/
04/2018).
On 05-06/10/2018, the rapporteur participated, with no costs for the Assembly, in the
first “Olympism in Action” forum organised by the International Olympic Committee
(IOC) in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
On 25/06/2019, in the absence of the rapporteur, the committee considered an
introductory memorandum.
On 05/12/2019, the committee considered a preliminary expert report and held a hearing
with the participation of Mr Alan Tomlinson, Professor of Leisure Studies at the
University of Brighton, United Kingdom; Mr Miguel Poiares Maduro, Director of the
School of Transnational Governance, European University Institute, Fiesole (Florence),
Italy; Ms Sylvia Schenk, Chair of the Working Group on Sport at Transparency
International Germany; Mr Stanislas Frossard, Executive secretary of the Enlarged
Partial Agreement on Sport (EPAS), DGII-Directorate General of Democracy, Council of
Europe; and Mr Julien Zylberstein, Chief Adviser, Political Affairs and Stakeholder
Relations, UEFA, by video-conference.
On 28/01/2020, the committee authorised the rapporteur to carry out, subject to the
availability of funds, fact-finding visits to Zurich (1 day) and to Nyon (1 day and a half),
Switzerland, to meet representatives of FIFA and UEFA, and, if possible, the partners of
the association of leagues of European football (European Leagues) (dates to be
convened at a later date).
On 15/05/2020, the committee heard a communication by the chairperson of the
committee concerning the written consultation procedure on an information
memorandum on the report; took note that all the proposals contained in this document
had been approved by consensus, including in particular the change of the title.
On 04/12/2020, the committee held a hearing which was livestreamed direct to the
Assembly website, with the participation of Mr Charlie Marshall, Chief Executive Officer
ECA; Mr Jacco Swart, Managing Director of European Leagues; Mr Giorgio Marchetti,
Deputy General Secretary, UEFA; Ms Joyce Cook, Chief Social Responsibility and
Education Officer, FIFA; Mr Stanislas Frossard, Executive Secretary, EPAS, Council of
Europe; Mr Jonas Baer-Hoffmann, General Secretary FIFPro; and Ms Antonia
Hagemann, Chief Executive Officer, Supporters Direct Europe.
On 08/04/2021, the rapporteur held an online meeting with Mr Gianni Infantino,
President of FIFA, and with experts from FIFA.
On 09/04/2021, the rapporteur held an online meeting with Mr Jonas Baer-Hoffmann,
General Secretary of FIFPro, and with FIFPro experts.
On 21/04/2021, the committee agreed on the request from the rapporteur who proposed
to invite UEFA and/or FIFA presidents, or another prominent personality, to the debate
of his report by the Assembly.
On 07/05/2021, the rapporteur held an online meeting with Mr Charlie Marshall, CEO of
the ECA, and with ECA experts.
On 10/05/2021, the rapporteur held an online meeting with Mr Aleksander Čeferin,
President of the UEFA, and with UEFA experts.
On 21/05/2021, the committee considered a preliminary draft report.
On 07/06/2021, the rapporteur held an online meeting with Mr Alasdair Bell, Deputy
Secretary General of FIFA, and with FIFA experts.
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On 15/09/2021, the rapporteur held an online meeting with Ms Antonia Hagemann, Chief
Executive Officer of Supporters Direct Europe; Mr Ronan Evain, Chief Executive Officer
Football Supporters Europe; and Ms Joanna Deagle, Managing Director of Centre for
Access to Football in Europe.
On 15/09/2021, the rapporteur held an online meeting with Mr Christian Rapp, Executive
Vice-President of The Football Forum; and Mr Daniele Boccucci, Director of The
Football Forum.
On 29/09/2021, the committee considered an information memorandum.
On 13/10/2021, the rapporteur held an online meeting with Mr Giorgio Marchetti, Deputy
Secretary General of the UEFA, and with UEFA experts.
On 25/10/2021, the Sub-Committee on Education, Youth and Sport will hold an
exchange of views with the participation of Mr Fernando Gomes, President of the
Portuguese Football Federation (tbc).
On 02/12/2021, the committee will consider a draft report with a view to its approval and
to the adoption of a draft resolution and a draft recommendation.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen 2022 - First part-session
Title of draft report The Observatory on History Teaching in Europe
Origin Motion
Title Parliamentary Assembly contribution to the establishment of an observatory of history to
promote the common values of Greater Europe and peace
Number 14988
Rapporteur BOUYX, Bertrand
Country France
Political Group ALDE
Appointed on 28/01/2020
Reference
Number 4483
Date 27/01/2020
Extended on 01/02/2021 (07/05/2020)
Valid until 27/01/2023
Others
State of work in committee On 14/10/2020, the committee decided to change the title of the report, considered an
introductory memorandum and held an exchange of views with the participation of
Mr Matjaž Gruden, Director, Directorate of Democratic Participation, DG II – Directorate
General of Democracy, Council of Europe.
On 03/12/2020, the committee held a hearing with the participation of Mr Steven
Stegers, Executive Director of the European Association of History Teachers (EuroClio);
Mr Mark O’Neill, Chairperson of the Jury of the European Museum Forum (EMF); and
Ms Monika Sommer, Director of the Museum of Austrian History.
On 26/03/2021, the committee considered an expert report and held a hearing with the
participation of Ms Maria Luisa de Bivar Black, University History Professor and Teacher
Trainer, Portugal, and consultant for the History Teaching Unit of the Council of Europe;
Mr Steven Stegers, Executive Director of the European Association of History Teachers
(EuroClio), The Hague, the Netherlands; and Mr Matjaž Gruden, Director, Directorate of
Democratic Participation, DG II - Directorate General of Democracy, Council of Europe.
On 21/05/2021, the committee considered a preliminary draft report.
On 28/09/2021, the committee approved a report and unanimously adopted a draft
resolution and a draft recommendation.
Adopted in committee on 28/09/2021
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen 2021 - November Standing Committee
Title of draft report The control of online communication: a threat to media pluralism,
freedom of information and human dignity
Origin Motion
Title The control of online communication: a threat to media pluralism, freedom of information
and human dignity
Number 15041
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Rapporteur To be appointed
Former rapporteur(s) 15/05/2020 (AVETISYAN, Sos, Armenia, SOC)
Reference
Number 4496
Date 06/03/2020
Extended on 01/02/2021 (07/05/2020)
Valid until 06/03/2023
Others
State of work in committee On 03/12/2020, the committee considered an introductory memorandum.
On 26/03/2021, the committee decided to change the French title of the report.
On 21/06/2021, the committee considered an expert report and held a hearing with the
participation of Mr Joan Barata, Non-residential researcher at the Centre for the Internet
and Society at Stanford Law School, Mr Paddy Leerssen, PhD Candidate at the
University of Amsterdam and Non-Resident Fellow at Stanford University’s Centre for
Internet and Society, and Ms Gabrielle Guillemin, Senior Legal Officer, at ARTICLE 19,
London.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on education and culture
Origin Motion
Title The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education and culture
Number 15119
Rapporteur EFSTATHIOU, Constantinos
Country Cyprus
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 25/09/2020
Reference
Number 4523
Date 15/09/2020
Extended on 01/02/2021
Valid until 15/03/2023
Others
State of work in committee On 03/12/2020, the committee considered an introductory memorandum and held a
hearing with the participation of Mr Philippe Kern, Managing Director, KEA European
Affairs (International policy design research centre specialised in culture and creative
industries), Brussels; Mr Mark O’Neill, Chairperson of the Jury of the European Museum
Forum (EMF); and Mr Matjaž Gruden, Director, Directorate of Democratic Participation,
DG II – Directorate General of Democracy, Council of Europe, on behalf of Ms Maria
Fassari, Chairperson of the Steering Committee for Educational Policy and Practice
(CDPPE) of the Council of Europe.
On 05/02/2021, the committee considered a revised introductory memorandum and held
a hearing with the participation of Ms Hilligje van’t Land, Secretary General of the
International Association of Universities (IAU); Mr Jakub Grodecki, Representative of
the European Students’ Union (ESU) and member of the Advisory Council on Youth,
Council of Europe; and Ms Tatyana Basarab, Head of the Youth “Partnership” with the
European Commission, Youth Department, DG II – Directorate General of Democracy,
Council of Europe.
On 26/03/2021, the committee considered two expert reports concerning measures to
ensure inclusive education and quality on-line education, and held a hearing with the
participation of Ms Olena Styslavska, Teacher trainer and educational consultant in the
field of Democratic Citizenship, Human Rights and Intercultural Education, Poland;
Mr Călin Rus, Director of the Intercultural Institute of Timișoara, Romania; and Ms
Aurora Ailincai, Deputy Head of Division, Roma and Travelers Team, DG II - Directorate
General of Democracy, Council of Europe.
On 01/04/2021, the rapporteur participated in the OECD webinar “The state of school
education: One year into the Covid pandemic Confirmation”.
On 16/04/2021, the rapporteur, together with Mr Nicos Tornaritis, Chairperson of the
Cyprus Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly, organised a hearing in the
Parliament of Cyprus, with the participation by videoconference of Mr Rik Daems,
President of the Parliamentary Assembly.
On 21/05/2021, the committee held a hearing with the participation of Ms Isabelle De
Voldere IDEA Consult, and Ms Sylvia Amman, Inforelais, Brussels, Co-authors of the
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European Parliament expert study on the cultural sectors; and Mr Sixto Molina,
Executive Secretary, Secretariat of the Organs of the Council of Europe Development
Bank, Secretariat of the Partial Agreement on the Council of Europe Development Bank.
On 28/09/2021, the committee approved a report and unanimously adopted a draft
resolution and a draft recommendation.
Adopted in committee on 28/09/2021
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen 2021 - November Standing Committee
Title of draft report The role of the media in times of crisis
Origin Motion
Title The role of the media in times of crisis
Number 15140
Rapporteur ENGBLOM, Annicka
Country Sweden
Political Group EPP/CD
Appointed on 14/10/2020
Reference
Number 4535
Date 12/10/2020
Extended on 01/02/2021
Valid until 12/04/2023
Others
State of work in committee On 06/11/2020, the committee considered an introductory memorandum.
On 21/05/2021, the committee considered an export report and held a hearing with the
participation of Ms Giuliana Tiripelli, Senior Lecturer in Digital Journalism and Media
Discourse, De Montfort University, Leicester; Mr Paul Reilly, Senior Lecturer in Social
Media and Digital Society, Deputy Director of Learning and Teaching, Information
School, University of Sheffield; and Ms Daniela Ovadia, Scientific Director, Centre for
Ethics in Science and Journalism, Milan, Co-director of the Neuroscience and Society
Lab, Brain and Behavioural Sciences Department, University of Pavia.
On 28-29/09/2021, the committee considered a preliminary draft report.
On 02/12/2021, the committee will consider a draft report with a view to its approval and
to the adoption of a draft resolution.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen 2022 - First part-session
Title of draft report Track and trace applications: ethical, cultural and educational
challenges
Origin Motion
Title Track and trace applications: ethical, cultural and educational challenges
Number 15165
Rapporteur BAKER, Duncan
Country United Kingdom
Political Group EC/DA
Appointed on 04/12/2020
Committee for opinion Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights
Rapporteur VARDANYAN, Vladimir
Country Armenia
Political Group EPP/CD
Appointed on 19/01/2021
Reference
Number 4543
Date 20/11/2020
Extended on 01/02/2021
Valid until 20/05/2023
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Others
State of work in committee On 26/03/2021, the committee decided to change the French title of the report to align
it on the English title.
On 02/12/2021, the committee will consider an information memorandum and will hold
a hearing with the participation of experts.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report Sports policies in times of crisis
Origin Motion
Title Sports policies in times of crisis
Number 15189
Rapporteur GONÇALVES, Carlos Alberto
Country Portugal
Political Group EPP/CD
Appointed on 25/01/2021
Reference
Number 4552
Date 25/01/2021
SC or Plenary Assembly
Extended on 01/02/2021
Valid until 25/07/2023
Others
State of work in committee On 26/03/2021, the committee considered an introductory memorandum and decided to
declassify the document to publish it on the committee internet site; held a hearing with
the participation of Mr Tomasz Frankowski, MEP, member of the European Parliament
Committee on Culture and Education, Brussels; Mr Folker Hellmund, Director,
European Olympic Committees EU Office, Brussels; and Mr Joao Paulo Almeida,
Director General, Portuguese Olympic Committee, Lisbon.
On 21/05/2021, the committee considered an information memorandum and held an
exchange of views with the participation of Mr Joao Paulo Almeida, Director General,
Portuguese Olympic Committee, Lisbon.
On 22/06/2021, the committee held a hearing with the participation of Mr Bjørn Berge,
Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe, and adopted a declaration.
On 28/09/2021, the committee approved a report and unanimously adopted a draft
resolution.
Adopted in committee on 28/09/2021
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen 2022 - First part-session
Title of draft report Youth and the media
Origin Motion
Title Youth and the media
Number 15222
Rapporteur TALIASHVILI, Tamar
Country Georgia
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 26/03/2021
Committee for opinion Committee on Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development
Rapporteur JONES, Ruth
Country United Kingdom
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 21/04/2021
Reference
Number 4564
Date 19/03/2021
Valid until 19/03/2023
Others
State of work in committee On 02/12/2021, the committee will consider an introductory memorandum.
Adopted in committee on
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Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report Building the Open Council of Europe Academic Networks (OCEAN)
Origin Motion
Title Building the Open Council of Europe Academic Networks (OCEAN)
Number 15299
Rapporteur GRANDE, Marta
Country Italy
Political Group NR
Appointed on 29/09/2021
Reference
Number 4591
Date 21/06/2021
Valid until 21/06/2023
Others
State of work in committee
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report Promoting online education and research across national borders
Origin Motion
Title Promoting online education and research across national borders
Number 15300
Rapporteur DUNDEE, Alexander
Country United Kingdom
Political Group EC/DA
Appointed on 29/09/2021
Reference
Number 4592
Date 21/06/2021
Valid until 21/06/2023
Others
State of work in committee On 02/12/2021, the committee will consider an information memorandum and will hold
an exchange of views with the participation of experts.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
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VI. Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination
Title of draft report Discrimination against Roma and Travellers in the field of housing
Origin Motion
Title Discrimination against Roma and Travellers in the field of housing
Number 14590
Rapporteur To be appointed
Former rapporteur(s) 23/01/2019 (KOPŘIVA, František, Czech Republic, ALDE)
Reference
Number 4399
Date 08/10/2018
SC or Plenary Standing Committee
Extended on 01/02/2021 (07/05/2020)
Valid until 08/10/2021
Others
State of work in committee During the April 2019 part-session, the committee considered an introductory
memorandum.
During the June 2019 part-session, the committee held a hearing on the situation of
Travellers as regards the right to housing, with the participation of Ms Marie Pichault,
Centre de Médiation des Gens du voyage et des Roms, Belgium; Mr Martin Collins, Co-
Director, Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre, Ireland, and Mr Adrian Jones,
National Federation of Gypsy Liaison Groups, United Kingdom.
During the October 2019 part-session, the committee considered an information
memorandum.
On 10/07/2020, the committee considered an information memorandum.
On 15/09/2021, the committee considered a draft report and unanimously adopted a
draft resolution.
Adopted in committee on 15/09/2021
Doc. No. of report 15393
Date of debate foreseen 2021 - November Standing Committee
Title of draft report Gender aspects and human rights implications of pornography
Origin Motion
Title Gender aspects and human rights implications of pornography
Number 14864
Rapporteur HEINRICH, Frank
Country Germany
Political Group EPP/CD
Appointed on 25/06/2019
Reference
Number 4450
Date 24/05/2019
Extended on 01/02/2021 (07/05/2020)
Valid until 24/05/2022
Others
State of work in committee During the October 2019 part-session, the committee examined an introductory
memorandum.
On 24/06/2020, the committee considered an information memorandum.
On 11/09/2020, the committee considered an information memorandum.
On 27/11/2020, the committee considered an information memorandum.
On 15/03/2021, the committee held a hearing by videoconference with the participation
of Prof. Clare McGlynn, Durham University Law School, United Kingdom; and Prof. Dr.
Klaus M. Beier, Director, Institute of Sexology and Sexual Medicine, Charité University,
Berlin.
On 17/06/2021, the committee considered a preliminary draft report.
On 15/09/2021, the committee considered a draft report.
On 28/09/2021, the committee considered a revised draft report and adopted a draft
resolution.
Adopted in committee on 28/09/2021
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen 2021 - November Standing Committee
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Title of draft report Alleged violations of the rights of LGBTI people in the Southern
Caucasus
Origin Motion
Title Alleged violations of LGBTI+ rights in the Caucasus region
Number 14879
Rapporteur LACROIX, Christophe
Country Belgium
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 12/09/2019
Reference
Number 4453
Date 25/06/2019
Extended on 01/02/2021 (07/05/2020)
Valid until 25/06/2022
Others
State of work in committee During the January 2020 part-session, the committee considered an introductory
memorandum, decided to change the title of the report and authorised the rapporteur to
conduct fact-finding visits to Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia (subject to the availability
of funds).
On 10/07/2020, the committee considered an information memorandum.
On 27/11/2020, the committee considered an information memorandum.
On 14/04/2021, the committee considered an information memorandum.
On 28/09/2021, the committee considered a preliminary draft report.
On 30/11/2021, the committee will consider a draft report and adopt a draft resolution.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen 2022 - First part-session
Title of draft report Tackling discrimination based on social origins
Origin Motion
Title Tackling discrimination based on social origins
Number 14986
Rapporteur SAYEK BÖKE, Selin
Country Turkey
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 30/01/2020
Reference
Number 4481
Date 27/01/2020
Extended on 01/02/2021 (07/05/2020)
Valid until 27/01/2023
Others
State of work in committee On 11/09/2020, the committee considered an introductory memorandum.
On 18/05/2021, the committee heard a communication from the rapporteur.
The committee will hold an exchange of views with a representative of the OECD at its
meeting on 30/11/2021.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen 2022 - May Standing Committee
Title of draft report The fight for a level playing field – ending discrimination against
women in the world of sport
Origin Motion
Title The fight for a level playing field – ending discrimination against women in the world of
sport
Number 14987
Rapporteur To be appointed
Former rapporteur(s) 30/01/2020 (MUNYAMA, Killion, Poland, EPP/CD)
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Reference
Number 4482
Date 27/01/2020
SC or Plenary Assembly
Extended on 01/02/2021 (07/05/2020)
Valid until 27/02/2023
Others
State of work in committee On 15/10/2020, the committee considered an introductory memorandum.
On 02/02/2021, the committee considered an information memorandum and authorised
the rapporteur to carry out a fact-finding visit to Switzerland (in person or virtually
depending on the sanitary situation, and subject to the availability of funds).
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen 2022 - Second part-session
Title of draft report Stopping harassment of women and men speaking out for the right to
abort
Origin Motion
Title Stopping harassment of women and men speaking out for the right to abort
Number 15030
Rapporteur BOER, Margreet De
Country Netherlands
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 24/06/2020
Reference
Number 4491
Date 31/01/2020
SC or Plenary Assembly
Extended on 01/02/2021 (07/05/2020)
Valid until 28/02/2023
Others
State of work in committee On 15/10/2020, the committee considered an introductory memorandum.
On 15/03/2021, during its meeting by videoconference, the committee considered an
information document and held a hearing with the participation of Ms Rebecca
Gomperts, Founder and Director, Women on Waves, Amsterdam; Ms Vanessa
Mendoza Cortés, President, Stop Violències, Andorra La Vella; Ms Marta Lempart,
Founder, All-Poland Women's Strike, Warsaw.
On 14/04/2021, the committee heard a communication from the rapporteur.
On 19/04/2021, the committee considered an information memorandum and authorised
the rapporteur to carry out fact-finding visits to Poland and France, subject to the
availability of funds.
On 15/09/2021, the committee considered an information memorandum.
On 30/11/2021, the committee will consider a preliminary draft report.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen 2022 - Second part-session
Title of draft report Justice and security for women in peace reconciliation
Origin Motion
Title Justice and security for women in peace reconciliation
Number 15045
Rapporteur KRAVCHUK, Yevheniia
Country Ukraine
Political Group ALDE
Appointed on 24/06/2020
Committee for opinion Committee on Political Affairs and Democracy
Rapporteur ÅBERG, Boriana
Country Sweden
Political Group EPP/CD
Appointed on 04/02/2021
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Reference
Number 4497
Date 06/03/2020
Extended on 01/02/2021 (07/05/2020)
Valid until 06/03/2023
Others
State of work in committee On 27/11/2020, the committee considered an introductory memorandum.
On 15/03/2021, the committee held a hearing with the participation of Mr Fabián Salvioli,
Special Rapporteur on the promotion of truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of non-
recurrence, Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR); and
Mr Kevin Schumacher Deputy Executive Director, Women for Afghan Women
Organisation (WAW).
On 17/06/2021, the committee considered an information memorandum.
On 28/09/2021, the committee heard a communication from the rapporteur and
authorised her to carry out fact-finding visits to Albania and the Netherlands, subject to
the availability of funds.
On 30/11/2021, the committee will consider a preliminary draft report.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen 2022 - Second part-session
Title of draft report Combating rising hate against LGBTI people in Europe
Origin Motion
Title Combatting rising hate against LGBTI people in Europe
Number 15121
Rapporteur BEN CHIKHA, Fourat
Country Belgium
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 15/10/2020
Reference
Number 4524
Date 15/09/2020
SC or Plenary Assembly
Extended on 01/02/2021
Valid until 15/03/2023
Others
State of work in committee On 15/10/2020, the committee authorised the rapporteur to carry out a fact-finding visit
to Poland (subject to the availability of funds).
On 27/11/2020, the committee heard a communication by the rapporteur and held a
hearing with the participation of Mr Victor Madrigal-Borloz, United Nations Independent
Expert on sexual orientation and gender identity; Ms Teodora Ion-Rotaru, Executive
Director, ACCEPT Association, Romania; Ms Tina Kolos Orbán, Project Manager,
Transvanilla Association, Hungary; and Mr Miltos Pavlou, Project Manager, Social
Research, European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA).
On 26/01/2021, the committee decided to declassify the minutes of the hearing held on
27/11/2020 by videoconference.
On 02/02/2021, the committee considered an introductory memorandum.
On 14/04/2021, the committee authorised the rapporteur to carry-out a fact-finding visit
to the Russian Federation, subject to the availability of funds.
On 18/05/2021, the committee considered an information memorandum and held a
hearing with the participation of Ms Dunja Mijatović, Commissioner for Human Rights,
Council of Europe; Emina Bosnjak, Executive Director, Sarajevo Open Centre, Bosnia
and Herzegovina; Marsel Tuğkan, Consultant, ILGA-Europe, and Melike Balkan, METU
lgbti+ solidarity, Turkey; Lui Asquith, Legal, Policy and Operations Director, Mermaids,
United Kingdom.
On 21/06/2021, the committee approved the declassification the minutes of the hearing
held on 18/05/2021.
On 23/06/2021, it considered a draft report and accepted the proposal of the rapporteur
to ask the Bureau of the Assembly that Ms Helena Dalli, European Commissioner for
Equality, be invited for the debate on his report.
On 15/09/2021, the committee considered and approved a draft report and adopted a
draft resolution and a draft recommendation. It also decided to request the opinion of the
Venice Commission on the compatibility with international human rights standards of Act
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LXXIX of 2021 enacted by the Hungarian Parliament on 15 June 2021, in particular
where it amends the following Acts: Act XXXI of 1997, Act XLVIII of 2008, Act CLXXXV
of 2010, Act CCXI of 2011 and Act CXC of 2011, and notably as concerns its impact on
the freedom to receive and impart information on subjects dealing with sexual orientation
and gender identity and on other rights and freedoms of LGBTI people.
Adopted in committee on 15/09/2021
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen 2022 - First part-session
Title of draft report Combating antisemitism in Europe
Origin Motion
Title Combating antisemitism in Europe
Number 15168
Rapporteur BAYR, Petra
Country Austria
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 27/01/2021
Reference
Number 4544
Date 20/11/2020
Extended on 01/02/2021
Valid until 20/05/2023
Others
State of work in committee On 19/04/2021, the committee considered an introductory memorandum.
On 15/09/2021, the committee considered an information memorandum and held a
hearing with the participation of Mr Michael Whine, ECRI member in respect of the
United Kingdom, Chair of ECRI's Working Group on the fight against antisemitism;
Ms Karin Stögner, Professor and Chair of Sociology at the University of Passau; and
Mr Elias Dray, President of the European Union of Jewish Students.
On 28/09/2021, the committee took note of a questionnaire to be transmitted to the
ECPRD.
On 30/11/2021, the committee will consider an information memorandum.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen 2022 - Third part-session
Title of draft report Raising awareness of and countering Islamophobia in Europe
Origin Motion
Title Raising awareness of and countering Islamophobia in Europe
Number 15169
Rapporteur JALLOW, Momodou Malcolm
Country Sweden
Political Group UEL
Appointed on 27/01/2021
Reference
Number 4545
Date 20/11/2020
Extended on 01/02/2021
Valid until 20/05/2023
Others
State of work in committee On 18/05/2021, the committee considered an introductory memorandum and held an
exchange of views.
On 28/09/2021, the No Hate Parliamentary Alliance held an audition on “Countering
Islamophobia in Europe” with the participation of Ms Julie Pascoet, Policy Officer,
European Network Against Racism (ENAR); Mr Tufyal Choudhury, Associate Professor,
Durham University; and Ms Dunia Khalil, Dokustelle, Vienna.
On 30/11/2021, the committee will consider an information memorandum.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen 2022 - Third part-session
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Title of draft report Closing the digital divide: promoting equal access to digital
technologies
Origin Motion
Title Closing the digital divide: promoting equal access to digital technologies
Number 15170
Rapporteur ESTRELA, Edite
Country Portugal
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 27/01/2021
Reference
Number 4546
Date 20/11/2020
Extended on 01/02/2021
Valid until 20/05/2023
Others
State of work in committee On 15/09/2021, the committee considered an introductory memorandum.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report Finding solutions for marital captivity
Origin Motion
Title Finding solutions for marital captivity
Number 15193
Rapporteur BOER, Margreet De
Country Netherlands
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 27/01/2021
Reference
Number 4554
Date 25/01/2021
Extended on 01/02/2021
Valid until 25/07/2023
Others
State of work in committee
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report Sexual and reproductive health and rights
Origin Motion
Title Sexual and reproductive health and rights
Number 15248
Rapporteur STIENEN, Petra
Country Netherlands
Political Group ALDE
Appointed on 21/06/2021
Reference
Number 4579
Date 28/05/2021
Valid until 28/05/2023
Others
State of work in committee On 30/11/2021, the committee will consider an introductory memorandum.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
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Title of draft report The role of men and boys in stopping gender-based violence
Origin Motion
Title The role of men and boys in stopping gender-based violence
Number 15290
Rapporteur STIENEN, Petra
Country Netherlands
Political Group ALDE
Appointed on 28/09/2021
Reference
Number 4589
Date 21/06/2021
Valid until 21/06/2023
Others
State of work in committee On 30/11/2021, the committee will consider an introductory memorandum.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report Promoting inclusive participation in parliamentary and political life
Origin Motion
Title Promoting inclusive participation in parliamentary and political life
Number 15291
Rapporteur BARDINA, Maryna
Country Ukraine
Political Group ALDE
Appointed on 28/09/2021
Reference
Number 4590
Date 21/06/2021
Valid until 21/06/2023
Others
State of work in committee On 30/11/2021, the committee will consider an introductory memorandum.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report The role of political parties in fostering diversity and inclusion: a new
Charter for a non-racist society
Origin Motion
Title The role of political parties in fostering diversity and inclusion: a new Charter for a non-
racist society
Number 15329
Rapporteur JALLOW, Momodou Malcolm
Country Sweden
Political Group UEL
Appointed on 28/09/2021
Committee for opinion Committee on Political Affairs and Democracy
Rapporteur To be appointed
Reference
Number 4598
Date 27/09/2021
Valid until 27/09/2023
Others
State of work in committee
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
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Title of draft report The ongoing worsening of the access of Ukraine’s national minorities
to education in their mother tongues: need for a follow-up to
Parliamentary Assembly Resolution 2189 (2017)
Origin Motion
Title The ongoing worsening of the access of Ukraine’s national minorities to education in
their mother tongues: need for a follow-up to Parliamentary Assembly Resolution 2189
(2017)
Number 15334
Rapporteur KOVÁCS, Elvira
Country Serbia
Political Group EPP/CD
Appointed on 28/09/2021
Reference
Number 4603
Date 27/09/2021
Valid until 27/09/2023
Other Motion(s) taken into account 15339 Violation of the rights of national minorities in Ukraine
Others
State of work in committee
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
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VII. Committee on the Honouring of Obligations and Commitments by Member States of the Council
of Europe (Monitoring Committee)
Title of draft report The progress of the Assembly's monitoring procedure (January-
December 2021)
Origin Resolution
Title The progress of the Assembly's monitoring procedure (January-December 2021)
Rapporteur JENSEN, Michael Aastrup
Country Denmark
Political Group ALDE
Appointed on 25/01/2021
Reference
Valid until No validity limit
Others
State of work in committee
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report The honouring of obligations and commitments by Albania
Origin Resolution
Title Honouring of obligations and commitments by Albania
Rapporteur O'REILLY, Joseph
Country Ireland
Political Group EPP/CD
Appointed on 23/06/2016
Former rapporteur(s) 25/04/1997 (LINDEN, René van der, Netherlands, EPP/CD)
16/05/1997 (SOLÉ TURA, Jordi, Spain, SOC)
07/03/2001 (SØNDERGAARD, Søren, Denmark, UEL)
27/01/1999 (SMORAWIŃSKI, Jerzy, Poland, EPP/CD)
25/04/2005 (PLATVOET, Leo, Netherlands, UEL)
25/01/2006 (WILSHIRE, David, United Kingdom, EDG)
05/11/2007 (LAAKSO, Jaakko, Finland, UEL)
24/01/2011 (JIRSA, Tomáš, Czech Republic, EDG)
30/05/2011 (PETRENCO, Grigore, Republic of Moldova, UEL)
23/01/2013 (EVANS, Jonathan, United Kingdom, EDG)
28/01/2016 (PREDA, Cezar Florin, Romania, EPP/CD)
29/01/2015 (HUNKO, Andrej, Germany, UEL)
30/01/2020 (EIDE, Petter, Norway, UEL)
Origin mandate Resolution 1115 (1997); Opinion 189 (1995) on Albania's application for membership of
the Council of Europe.
Reference
Valid until No validity limit
Others
State of work in committee Report (Doc. 13586) and Resolution 2019 (2014) adopted on 02/10/2014.
Statement by the co-rapporteurs on 02/07/2015.
Information note by the co-rapporteurs on their visit on 29-30/06/2015 declassified on
03/11/2015: AS/Mon(2015)35. Statement by Mr Hunko on 12/11/2015.
Statement by the co-rapporteurs on 02/11/2016. Information note by the co-rapporteurs
on their visit in October 2016 declassified on 24/01/2017: AS/Mon(2017)01.
Statement by the co-rapporteurs on 01/03/2017. Information note by the co-rapporteurs
on their visit in February-March 2017 declassified on 16/05/2017: AS/Mon(2017)07.
Electoral mission: 25/06/2017. Statement by the co-rapporteurs on 11/09/2018.
Information note by the co-rapporteurs on their visit in September 2018 declassified on
12/12/2018: AS/Mon(2018)15rev2. Statements by the co-rapporteurs on 18/12/2018
and 26/02/2019.
Information note by the co-rapporteurs on their visit in October 2019 declassified on 16/
01/2020: AS/Mon(2020)01rev. Statements by the co-rapporteurs on 07/11/2019 and 15/
01/2020.
Statements by the co-rapporteurs on 26/03 and 09/06/2020.
Information note by the co-rapporteurs declassified on 03/02/2021: AS/Mon(2021)03.
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Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report The honouring of obligations and commitments by Armenia
Origin Resolution
Title Honouring of obligations and commitments by Armenia
Co-rapporteur KILJUNEN, Kimmo
Country Finland
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 11/12/2019
Co-rapporteur ÅBERG, Boriana
Country Sweden
Political Group EPP/CD
Appointed on 10/09/2020
Former rapporteur(s) 07/03/2001 (BELOHORSKÁ, Irena, Slovak Republic, EDG)
02/04/2003 (ANDRÉ, René, France, EPP/CD)
07/03/2001 (JASKIERNIA, Jerzy, Poland, SOC)
25/01/2006 (ELO, Mikko, Finland, SOC)
15/12/2004 (COLOMBIER, Georges, France, EPP/CD)
18/04/2007 (MIMICA, Neven, Croatia, SOC)
24/06/2010 (LINDBLAD, Göran, Sweden, EPP/CD)
12/12/2012 (PRESCOTT, John, United Kingdom, SOC)
10/12/2010 (FISCHER, Axel, Germany, EPP/CD)
27/06/2013 (MEALE, Alan, United Kingdom, SOC)
09/12/2015 (GALATI, Giuseppe, Italy, EPP/CD)
23/01/2018 (LOVOCHKINA, Yuliya, Ukraine, SOC)
11/10/2018 (ŠIRCELJ, Andrej, Slovenia, EPP/CD)
27/05/2020 (FOURNIER, Bernard, France, EPP/CD)
Origin mandate Resolution 1115 (1997); Opinion 221 (2000) on Armenia’s application for membership
of the Council of Europe.
Reference
SC or Plenary Assembly
Valid until No validity limit
Others
State of work in committee Report (Doc. 12710) and Resolution 1837 (2011) on the functioning of democratic
institutions in Armenia adopted on 05/10/2011.
Information note by the co-rapporteurs on their visit on 16-17/01/2012 declassified on
13/03/2012: AS/Mon(2012)04rev.
Information note by the co-rapporteurs on their visit on 16-18/06/2014 declassified on
03/09/2014: AS/Mon(2014)19.
Statements by the co-rapporteurs on 15/06/2015 and 25/06/2015.
Information note by the co-rapporteurs on their visit on 08-11/06/2015 declassified on
03/09/2015: AS/Mon(2015)28rev.
Statement by the Committee on 28/09/2015.
Statement by the co-rapporteurs on 23/05/2016. Information note by the co-rapporteurs
on their visit on 10-12/05/2016 declassified on 21/06/2016: AS/Mon(2016)16.
Information note by the co-rapporteurs on their visit in November 2016 declassified on
26/01/2017: AS/Mon(2017)03.
Statement by the co-rapporteurs on 07/07/2017.
Statement by the co-rapporteurs on 07/07/2017. Information note by the co-rapporteurs
on their visit in November 2017 declassified on 13/03/2018: AS/Mon(2018)02.
Statements by the co-rapporteurs on 23/04/2018 and 28/05/2018. Information note by
the co-rapporteurs on their visit in May 2018 declassified on 27/06/2018: AS/
Mon(2018)09rev. Statement by Ms Lovochkina on 03/10/2018. Electoral mission: 09/12/
2018.
Statements by the co-rapporteurs on 25/03/2019 and 21/05/2019. Information note by
the co-rapporteurs on their visit in March 2019 declassified on 25/06/2019: AS/
Mon(2019)14.
Statements by the co-rapporteurs on 31/01, 06/02, 19/05, 17/07 and 28/09/2020.
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Declaration by the Chairperson of the committee on 06/10/2020.
Statement by the co-rapporteurs on 10/11/2020.
Statement by the co-rapporteurs on 26/02/2021.
Statement by the committee on 22/04/2021.
Co-rapporteurs’ visit: 3-5/11/2021.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report The honouring of obligations and commitments by Azerbaijan
Origin Resolution
Title Honouring of obligations and commitments by Azerbaijan
Co-rapporteur SCHENNACH, Stefan
Country Austria
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 09/12/2015
Co-rapporteur BACON, Richard
Country United Kingdom
Political Group EC/DA
Appointed on 09/03/2021
Former rapporteur(s) 07/03/2001 (MARTÍNEZ CASAÑ, Guillermo, Spain, EPP/CD)
07/03/2001 (GROSS, Andreas, Switzerland)
29/06/2006 (LLOYD, Tony, United Kingdom, SOC)
06/11/2007 (JIVKOVA, Evguenia, Bulgaria, SOC)
22/06/2004 (HERKEL, Andres, Estonia, EPP/CD)
18/11/2009 (DEBONO GRECH, Joseph, Malta, SOC)
24/06/2010 (AGRAMUNT, Pedro, Spain, EPP/CD)
29/01/2015 (IWIŃSKI, Tadeusz, Poland, SOC)
25/06/2015 (CONDE, Agustín, Spain, EPP/CD)
19/04/2016 (PREDA, Cezar Florin, Romania, EPP/CD)
28/06/2018 (GALE, Roger, United Kingdom, EC)
Origin mandate Resolution 1115 (1997); Opinion 222 (2000) on Azerbaijan’s application for membership
of the Council of Europe.
Reference
Valid until No validity limit
Other Motion(s) taken into account No. 4466 of 30/09/2019
Others
State of work in committee Report (Doc. 14403 and addendum) and Resolution 2184 (2017) on the functioning of
democratic institutions in Azerbaijan adopted on 11/10/2017.
Statement by the co-rapporteurs on 10/11/2017. Electoral mission on 11/04/2018.
Statements by the co-rapporteurs on 04/01/2019, 22/01/2019, 06/03/2019 and 19/03/
2019.
Information note by the co-rapporteurs on the visit to Baku by Mr Schennach in July
2019 declassified on 30/09/2019: AS/Mon(2019)18. Electoral mission on 09/02/2020.
Statement by the co-rapporteurs on 07/01/2020. Statements by the co-rapporteurs on
19/02, 18/03, 25/03, 09/04, 24/04, 14/05, 17/07, 31/07, 04/09, 22/09 and 28/09/2020.
Declaration by the Chairperson of the committee on 06/10/2020.
Statement by the committee on 22/04/2021.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report The honouring of obligations and commitments by Bosnia and
Herzegovina
Origin Resolution
Title Honouring of obligations and commitments by Bosnia and Herzegovina
Co-rapporteur KOX, Tiny
Country Netherlands
Political Group UEL
Appointed on 15/05/2017
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Co-rapporteur NÉMETH, Zsolt
Country Hungary
Political Group EC/DA
Appointed on 29/09/2021
Former rapporteur(s) 25/04/2002 (AKGÖNENÇ, Oya, Turkey, EDG)
25/04/2002 (SURJÁN, László, Hungary, EPP/CD)
14/01/2003 (SHAKHTAKHTINSKAYA, Naira, Azerbaijan, EDG)
25/01/2006 (ÇAVUŞOĞLU, Mevlüt, Turkey, EDG)
15/09/2004 (SASI, Kimmo, Finland, EPP/CD)
24/06/2010 (MIGNON, Jean-Claude, France, EPP/CD)
17/03/2010 (WOLDSETH, Karin S., Norway, EDG)
13/03/2012 (VAREIKIS, Egidijus, Lithuania, EPP/CD)
13/12/2013 (GALE, Roger, United Kingdom, EDG)
18/09/2018 (SOBOLIEV, Serhii, Ukraine, EPP/CD)
Origin mandate Resolution 1115 (1997); Opinion No. 234 (2002) on Bosnia and Herzegovina’s
application for membership of the Council of Europe.
Reference
Valid until No validity limit
Others
State of work in committee Report (Doc. 14465) and Resolution 2201 (2018) adopted on 24/01/2018. Statements
by the co-rapporteurs on 05/04/2019 and on 01/07/2019.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report The honouring of obligations and commitments by Georgia
Origin Resolution
Title Honouring of obligations and commitments by Georgia
Co-rapporteur CORLĂŢEAN, Titus
Country Romania
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 27/06/2017
Co-rapporteur KERN, Claude
Country France
Political Group ALDE
Appointed on 23/01/2019
Former rapporteur(s) 27/01/2000 (DIANA, Lino, Italy, EPP/CD)
23/10/2002 (KIRILOV, Evgeni, Bulgaria, SOC)
27/01/2000 (EÖRSI, Mátyás, Hungary, ALDE)
18/04/2007 (ISLAMI, Kastriot, Albania, SOC)
19/05/2010 (JENSEN, Michael Aastrup, Denmark, ALDE)
31/05/2012 (CILEVIČS, Boriss, Latvia, SOC)
25/06/2015 (LUNDGREN, Kerstin, Sweden, ALDE)
Origin mandate Resolution 1115 (1997); Opinion 209 (1999) on Georgia’s application for membership of
the Council of Europe
Reference
Valid until No validity limit
Others
State of work in committee Information note on the fact-finding visit to Moscow and Tbilisi from 12-16/05/2013
prepared by the co-rapporteurs on the Russian Federation and the co-rapporteurs on
Georgia under the responsibility of the Chair declassified on 27/06/2013: AS/
Mon(2013)14rev (see also below the paragraph on the honouring of obligations and
commitments by the Russian Federation). Meeting between the co-rapporteurs on
Georgia, the co-rapporteurs on the Russian Federation and representatives of the Office
of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court in The Hague on 06/11/2013 in
Paris (see also below the paragraph on the honouring of obligations and commitments
by the Russian Federation). Report (Doc. 13588 and addendum) and Resolution 2015
(2014) on the functioning of democratic institutions in Georgia adopted on 01/10/2014.
Statements by the co-rapporteurs on 31/10/2014 and on 10/12/2014. Information note
by the co-rapporteurs on their visit on 03-05/12/2014 declassified on 17/03/2015: AS/
Mon(2015)11rev. Statements by the co-rapporteurs on 24/03/2015, 19/10/2015 and 06/
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11/2015.
Information note by the co-rapporteurs on their visit on 12-14/10/2015 declassified on
28/01/2016: AS/Mon(2015)36.
Statements by the co-rapporteurs on 10/05/2016, 19/05/2016 and 23/06/2016.
Information note by the co-rapporteurs on their visit on 02-05/05/2016 declassified on
23/06/2016: AS/Mon(2016)15.
Statement by the co-rapporteurs on 05/10/2016. Pre-electoral mission: 13-14/09/2016.
Electoral missions: 08 and 30/10/2016. Statement by the co-rapporteurs on 03/03/2017.
Statement by the co-rapporteurs on 03/04/2017 and 06/06/2017. Information note by the
co-rapporteurs on their visit in March 2017 declassified on 27/06/2017: AS/
Mon(2017)16. Statement by the co-rapporteurs on 28/11/2017. Information note by the
co-rapporteurs on their visit in November 2017 declassified on 25/01/2018: AS/
Mon(2018)03.
Statements by the co-rapporteurs on 26/02/2018 and 31/05/2018. Electoral mission: 28/
10/2018. Statement by the co-rapporteurs on 26/11/2018. Information note by the co-
rapporteurs on their visit in November 2018 declassified on 12/12/2018: AS/
Mon(2018)23rev. Statements by the co-rapporteurs on 14/12/2018, 14/03/2019, 12/06/
2019, 25/06/2019, 26/08/2019 and 25/09/2019. Co-rapporteurs' visit on 16-18/09/2019.
Statements by the co-rapporteurs on 14/11/2019 and 13/12/2019. Co-rapporteurs' visit
and statement on 10-12/03/2020. Statements by the co-rapporteurs on 30/03, 29/06, 18/
09, 09/10 and 23/11/2020.
Statements by the co-rapporteurs on 09/02 and 24/02/2021.
Co-rapporteurs' visit and statement on 01-03/06/2021.
13/09/2021: Consideration of an information note by the co-rapporteurs on their visit on
01-03/06/2021.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report The honouring of obligations and commitments by the Republic of
Moldova
Origin Resolution
Title Honouring of obligations and commitments by the Republic of Moldova
Co-rapporteur FRIDEZ, Pierre-Alain
Country Switzerland
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 05/10/2020
Co-rapporteur LĪBIŅA-EGNERE, Inese
Country Latvia
Political Group EPP/CD
Appointed on 03/02/2021
Former rapporteur(s) 25/04/1997 (COLUMBERG, Dumeni, Switzerland, EPP/CD)
27/01/2000 (MOREELS, Reginald, Belgium, EPP/CD)
24/04/2001 (VAHTRE, Lauri, Estonia, EPP/CD)
05/11/2003 (KVAKKESTAD, André, Norway, EDG)
25/04/1997 (DURRIEU, Josette, France)
24/06/2010 (CHRISTOFFERSEN, Lise, Norway, SOC)
24/01/2011 (WACH, Piotr, Poland, EPP/CD)
26/01/2016 (JÓNASSON, Ögmundur, Iceland, UEL)
25/06/2015 (LESKAJ, Valentina, Albania, SOC)
15/11/2017 (BLONDIN, Maryvonne, France, SOC)
26/04/2017 (VAREIKIS, Egidijus, Lithuania, EPP/CD)
Origin mandate Resolution 1115 (1997); Opinion 188 (1995) on Moldova's application for membership
of the Council of Europe.
Reference
Valid until No validity limit
Other Motion(s) taken into account No. 4379 of 27/04/2018
Others
State of work in committee Report (Doc. 14963) and Resolution 2308 (2019) on the functioning of democratic
institutions in the Republic of Moldova adopted on 03/10/2019.
Information note by the co-rapporteurs declassified on 19/05/2021 and statement by the
Monitoring Committee.
Co-rapporteurs’ visit: 12-15/10/2021.
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Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report The honouring of obligations and commitments by Poland
Origin Resolution
Title The honouring of obligations and commitments by Poland
Date 28/01/2020
Co-rapporteur OMTZIGT, Pieter
Country Netherlands
Political Group EPP/CD
Appointed on 27/05/2020
Co-rapporteur ROJHAN GUSTAFSSON, Azadeh
Country Sweden
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 27/05/2020
Origin mandate Resolution 1115 (1997); Resolution 2316 (2020)
Reference
Valid until No validity limit
Others
State of work in committee Statements by the co-rapporteurs on 06/02, 08/04, 11/05, 27/07 and 04/08/2020.
Statement by the co-rapporteurs on 20/04/2021.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report The honouring of obligations and commitments by the Russian
Federation
Origin Resolution
Title Honouring of obligations and commitments by the Russian Federation
Co-rapporteur SCHÄFER, Axel
Country Germany
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 13/11/2019
Co-rapporteur OOMEN-RUIJTEN, Ria
Country Netherlands
Political Group EPP/CD
Appointed on 30/01/2020
Former rapporteur(s) 25/04/1997 (MÜHLEMANN, Ernst, Switzerland, LDR)
27/01/2000 (ATKINSON, David, United Kingdom, EDG)
25/04/1997 (BINDIG, Rudolf, Germany, SOC)
25/01/2006 (BRANDE, Luc Van den, Belgium, EPP/CD)
25/01/2006 (PANGALOS, Theodoros, Greece, SOC)
27/01/2010 (FRUNDA, György, Romania, EPP/CD)
27/01/2010 (GROSS, Andreas, Switzerland, SOC)
20/03/2013 (BAKOYANNIS, Theodora, Greece, EPP/CD)
29/01/2015 (MAURY PASQUIER, Liliane, Switzerland, SOC)
10/10/2018 (SMITH, Angela, United Kingdom, SOC)
25/04/2018 (CORREIA, Telmo, Portugal, EPP/CD)
Origin mandate Resolution 1115 (1997); Opinion 193 (1996) on the Russian Federation's application for
membership of the Council of Europe.
Reference
Valid until No validity limit
Others
State of work in committee Report (Doc. 13018 and addendum) and Resolution 1896 (2012) adopted on 02/10/
2012. Information note on the fact-finding visit to Moscow and Tbilisi on 12-16/05/2013
prepared by the co-rapporteurs on the Russian Federation and the co-rapporteurs on
Georgia under the responsibility of the Chair declassified on 27/06/2013: AS/
Mon(2013)14rev (see also above the paragraph on the honouring of obligations and
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commitments by Georgia). Co-rapporteurs’ visit to Moscow and Yaroslavl: 01-05/07/
2013. Meeting between the co-rapporteurs on the Russian Federation, the co-
rapporteurs on Georgia and representatives of the Office of the Prosecutor of the
International Criminal Court in The Hague on 06/11/2013 in Paris (see also above the
paragraph on the honouring of obligations and commitments by Georgia). Declaration
by the co-rapporteurs on 25/02/2014. Co-rapporteurs’ visit: 16-18/12/2014.
Declarations by the co-rapporteurs on 28/02/2015, 29/05/2015, 18/12/2015 and 14/03/
2016. Information note by the co-rapporteurs on the functioning of democratic
institutions in the Russian Federation declassified on 11/10/2016: AS/Mon(2016)29.
Statement by the committee on 13/10/2016. Statements by the co-rapporteurs on 21/01/
2017, 27/03/2017, 21/04/2017 and 07/02/2019. Appointment of a new co-rapporteur to
replace Ms Angela Smith foreseen on 13/11/2019.
See also:
- Resolution 2034 (2015) on the Challenge, on substantive grounds, of the still unratified
credentials of the delegation of the Russian Federation adopted on 28/01/2015 (Doc.
13685, report of the Monitoring Committee, rapporteur: Mr Stefan Schennach);
- Resolution 2063 (2015) on the Consideration of the annulment of the previously ratified
credentials of the delegation of the Russian Federation (follow-up to paragraph 16 of
Resolution 2034 (2015)) adopted on 24/06/2015 (Doc. 13800, report of the Monitoring
Committee, rapporteur: Mr Stefan Schennach);
- Resolution 2292 (2019) on the Challenge, on substantive grounds, of the still unratified
credentials of the parliamentary delegation of the Russian Federation adopted on 26/06/
2019 (Doc. 14922, report of the Monitoring Committee, rapporteur: Sir Roger Gale).
- Resolution 2320 (2020) on the Challenge, on substantive grounds, of the still unratified
credentials of the parliamentary delegation of the Russian Federation adopted on 29/01/
2020 (Doc. 15050, report of the Monitoring Committee, rapporteur: Mr Tiny Kox).
Statement by the co-rapporteurs on 02/09/2020.
- Resolution 2363 (2021) on the Challenge, on substantive grounds, of the still unratified
credentials of the parliamentary delegation of the Russian Federation adopted on 28/01/
2021 (Doc. 15126, report of the Monitoring Committee, rapporteur: Mr Stefan
Schennach).
Statements by the co-rapporteurs on 06/01 and 18/01/2021.
Co-rapporteurs’ visit: 28-30/06/2021.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report Honouring of obligations and commitments by Serbia
Origin Resolution
Title Honouring of obligations and commitments by Serbia
Co-rapporteur LIDDELL-GRAINGER, Ian
Country United Kingdom
Political Group EC/DA
Appointed on 10/04/2019
Co-rapporteur FASSINO, Piero
Country Italy
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 10/09/2019
Former rapporteur(s) 29/06/2006 (GROSS, Andreas, Switzerland)
08/03/2006 (GOERENS, Charles, Luxembourg, ALDE)
27/04/2010 (HURSKAINEN, Sinikka, Finland, SOC)
01/10/2009 (HARUTYUNYAN, Davit, Armenia, EDG)
30/05/2011 (SAAR, Indrek, Estonia, SOC)
25/06/2015 (SCHENNACH, Stefan, Austria, SOC)
26/06/2014 (SEYIDOV, Samad, Azerbaijan, EDG)
26/06/2018 (GOODWILL, Robert, United Kingdom, EC)
26/01/2016 (GUZENINA, Maria, Finland, SOC)
Origin mandate Resolution 1115 (1997); Opinion 239 (2002) on the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia’s
application for membership of the Council of Europe.
Reference
Valid until No validity limit
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Others
State of work in committee Report (Doc. 12813) and Resolution 1858 (2012) adopted on 25/01/2012. Pre-electoral
mission on 17-18/04/2012. Electoral mission on 04-07/05/2012. Information note by the
co-rapporteurs on their visit on 25-27/11/2013 declassified on 30/11/2014: AS/
Mon(2014)01rev. Co-rapporteurs’ visit on 27-28/10/2014. Statement by the co-
rapporteurs on 28/10/2016. Information note by the co-rapporteurs on their visit in
October 2016 declassified on 26/01/2017: AS/Mon(2017)02rev. Co-rapporteurs’ visit:
18-21/07/2017. Statement by the co-rapporteurs on 24/07/2017. Preliminary draft report
considered on 24/01/2018 and sent to the Serbian authorities for comments. Comments
considered on 26/06/2018. Preliminary draft report sent to the Serbian authorities for
comments on 30/01/2019. Comments considered on 17/05/2019. Statements by the co-
rapporteurs on 15/07 and 30/07/2020.
Statement by the co-rapporteurs on 14/06/2021.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report The honouring of obligations and commitments by Turkey
Origin Resolution
Title Honouring of obligations and commitments by Turkey
Date 25/04/2017
Co-rapporteur HAMMARBERG, Thomas
Country Sweden
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 27/06/2019
Co-rapporteur HOWELL, John
Country United Kingdom
Political Group EC/DA
Appointed on 27/01/2020
Former rapporteur(s) 27/06/2017 (MIKKO, Marianne, Estonia, SOC)
27/06/2017 (EVANS, Nigel, United Kingdom, EC)
Origin mandate Resolution 1115 (1997) Resolution 2156 (2017)
Reference
Valid until No validity limit
Other Motion(s) taken into account No. 4375 of 27/04/2018
Others
State of work in committee Report (Doc. 14812 and addendum) and Resolution 2260 (2019) on the worsening
situation of opposition politicians in Turkey: what can be done to protect their
fundamental rights in a Council of Europe member State? adopted on 24/01/2019.
Statements by the co-rapporteurs on 28/01/2019, 30/07/2019 and 07/10/2019.
Statements by the co-rapporteurs on 17/02, 03/04, 24/04 and 15/05/2020.
Report (Doc. 15171) and Resolution 2347 (2020) on New crackdown on political
opposition and civil dissent in Turkey: urgent need to safeguard Council of Europe
standards. Statements by the co-rapporteurs on 09/07, 02/09, 22/09, 01/10, 21/12 and
23/12/2020.
Statements by the co-rapporteurs on 12/02 and 18/03/2021.
Report (Doc. 15272) and Resolution 2376 (2021) on The functioning of democratic
institutions in Turkey.
Statement by the co-rapporteurs on 21/03/2021.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report The honouring of obligations and commitments by Ukraine
Origin Resolution
Title Honouring of obligations and commitments by Ukraine
Co-rapporteur HEER, Alfred
Country Switzerland
Political Group ALDE
Appointed on 11/10/2018
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Co-rapporteur THÓRARINSSON, Birgir
Country Iceland
Political Group EPP/CD
Appointed on 13/11/2020
Former rapporteur(s) 16/05/1997 (KELAM, Tunne, Estonia, EPP/CD)
25/04/1997 (SEVERINSEN, Hanne, Denmark, ALDE)
27/01/2000 (WOHLWEND, Renate, Liechtenstein, EPP/CD)
22/01/2008 (LEUTHEUSSER-SCHNARRENBERGER, Sabine, Germany, ALDE)
16/11/2010 (POURBAIX-LUNDIN, Marietta de, Sweden, EPP/CD)
28/01/2010 (REPS, Mailis, Estonia, ALDE)
29/01/2015 (MIGNON, Jean-Claude, France, EPP/CD)
25/06/2015 (XUCLÀ, Jordi, Spain, ALDE)
03/11/2015 (FISCHER, Axel, Germany, EPP/CD)
12/10/2017 (KROSS, Eerik-Niiles, Estonia, ALDE)
25/04/2018 (GROZDANOVA, Dzhema, Bulgaria, EPP/CD)
Origin mandate Resolution 1115 (1997); Opinion 190 (1995) on Ukraine's application for membership of
the Council of Europe.
Reference
Valid until No validity limit
Other Motion(s) taken into account No. 4379 of 27/04/2018
No. 4413 of 21/01/2019
No. 4465 of 30/09/2019
Others
State of work in committee Report (Doc. 14227) and Resolution 2145 (2017) on the functioning of democratic
institutions in Ukraine adopted on 25/01/2017. Statements by the co-rapporteurs on 01/
02/2017 and 28/09/2017.
Statements by the co-rapporteur on 23/03/2018 and 18/05/2018. Information note by the
co-rapporteurs on Mr Kross’ visit in March 2018 declassified on 29/05/2018: AS/
Mon(2018)06. Statement by the co-rapporteurs on 28/11/2018. Information note by the
co-rapporteurs on their visit in November 2018 declassified on 23/01/2019: AS/
Mon(2019)02. Pre-electoral mission on 06-07/03/2019. Electoral missions on 31/03/
2019 and 21/04/2019. Statement by the co-rapporteurs on 02/07/2019. Statements by
the co-rapporteurs on 28/03 and 17/04/2020. Statement by the co-rapporteur on 04/11/
2020.
Co-rapporteurs’ visit: 05-07/07/2021.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report Post-monitoring dialogue with Bulgaria
Origin Resolution
Title Post-monitoring dialogue with Bulgaria
Co-rapporteur SCHWABE, Frank
Country Germany
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 25/06/2015
Co-rapporteur POCIEJ, Aleksander
Country Poland
Political Group EPP/CD
Appointed on 03/10/2019
Former rapporteur(s) 22/01/2008 (HOLOVATY, Serhiy, Ukraine, ALDE)
24/06/2010 (VOLONTÈ, Luca, Italy, EPP/CD)
06/09/2013 (MATUŠIĆ, Frano, Croatia, EPP/CD)
28/01/2016 (NÉMETH, Zsolt, Hungary, EPP/CD)
Reference
Valid until No validity limit
Others
State of work in committee Report (Doc. 14904) and Resolution 2296 (2019) adopted on 27/06/2019.
Statement by the co-rapporteurs on 04/09/2020.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
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Committee on the Honouring of Obligations and Commitments by Member States of the Council of Europe (Monitoring Committee)
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report Post-monitoring dialogue with Montenegro
Origin Resolution
Title Post-monitoring dialogue with Montenegro
Rapporteur COTTIER, Damien
Country Switzerland
Political Group ALDE
Appointed on 05/10/2020
Former rapporteur(s) 23/04/2015 (LEYDEN, Terry, Ireland, ALDE)
26/04/2017 (RIGONI, Andrea, Italy, ALDE)
23/04/2015 (STROE, Ionuț-Marian, Romania, EPP/CD)
10/10/2018 (MULDER, Anne, Netherlands, ALDE)
11/12/2019 (ZINGERIS, Emanuelis, Lithuania, EPP/CD)
Reference
SC or Plenary Assembly
Valid until No validity limit
Others
State of work in committee Statement by the co-rapporteurs on 20/11/2015. Information note by the co-rapporteurs
on their visit on 17-19/11/2015 declassified on 28/01/2016: AS/Mon(2015)39. Electoral
mission: 16/10/2016. Statement by the co-rapporteurs on 06/10/2017. Information note
by the co-rapporteurs on their visit in October 2017 declassified on 13/12/2017: AS/
Mon(2017)31.
Electoral mission: 15/04/2018. Co-rapporteurs’ visit: 11-13/09/2019. Statement by the
co-rapporteurs on 23/09/2019.
22/06/2020: Consideration of a draft report and adoption of a draft resolution. Statement
by the committee on 22/06/2020.
Report (Doc. 15132) and Resolution 2374 (2021) on the Post-monitoring dialogue with
Montenegro.
Statement by the co-rapporteurs on 07/06/2021.
Adopted in committee on 22/06/2020
Doc. No. of report 15132
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report Post-monitoring dialogue with North Macedonia
Origin Resolution
Title Post-monitoring dialogue with North Macedonia
Co-rapporteur CHRISTOFFERSEN, Lise
Country Norway
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 25/06/2015
Co-rapporteur CSENGER-ZALÁN, Zsolt
Country Hungary
Political Group EPP/CD
Appointed on 22/06/2020
Former rapporteur(s) 27/02/2014 (WALTER, Robert, United Kingdom, EDG)
25/06/2015 (GHILETCHI, Valeriu, Republic of Moldova, EPP/CD)
10/09/2019 (POCIEJ, Aleksander, Poland, EPP/CD)
11/12/2019 (OOMEN-RUIJTEN, Ria, Netherlands, EPP/CD)
Reference
Valid until No validity limit
Others
State of work in committee Report (Doc. 14964) and Resolution 2304 (2019) adopted on 02/10/2019. Statements
by the co-rapporteurs on 26/03 and 17/06/2020.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
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Title of draft report The honouring of membership obligations to the Council of Europe
by Hungary
Origin Assembly decision
Title The honouring of membership obligations to the Council of Europe by Hungary
Co-rapporteur KOPŘIVA, František
Country Czech Republic
Political Group ALDE
Appointed on 27/05/2020
Co-rapporteur PAPANDREOU, George
Country Greece
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 27/05/2020
Reference
Number 4446
Date 12/04/2019
Extended on 25/01/2021 (07/05/2020)
Valid until 12/04/2022
Others
State of work in committee Consideration of a preliminary draft report scheduled for 13/09/2021.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen 2022 - Second part-session
Title of draft report The honouring of membership obligations to the Council of Europe
by Malta
Origin Assembly decision
Title The honouring of membership obligations to the Council of Europe by Malta
Co-rapporteur FOURNIER, Bernard
Country France
Political Group EPP/CD
Appointed on 22/06/2020
Co-rapporteur LOUCAIDES, George
Country Cyprus
Political Group UEL
Appointed on 15/04/2021
Former rapporteur(s) 22/06/2020 (BRYNJÓLFSDÓTTIR, Rósa Björk, Iceland, UEL)
Reference
Number 4447
Date 12/04/2019
Extended on 25/01/2021 (07/05/2020)
Valid until 12/04/2022
Others
State of work in committee Co-rapporteurs’ visit: 25-27/10/2021.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report The honouring of membership obligations to the Council of Europe
by Romania
Origin Assembly decision
Title The honouring of membership obligations to the Council of Europe by Romania
Co-rapporteur HONKONEN, Petri
Country Finland
Political Group ALDE
Appointed on 29/09/2021
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Co-rapporteur ESTRELA, Edite
Country Portugal
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 29/09/2021
Former rapporteur(s) 27/05/2020 (MARUKYAN, Edmon, Armenia, ALDE)
27/05/2020 (CHRISTENSEN, Jette, Norway, SOC)
Reference
Number 4448
Date 12/04/2019
Extended on 25/01/2021 (07/05/2020)
Valid until 12/04/2022
Others
State of work in committee
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report The honouring of membership obligations to the Council of Europe
by France
Origin Monitoring Committee decision
Title The honouring of membership obligations to the Council of Europe by France
Co-rapporteur YASKO, Yelyzaveta
Country Ukraine
Political Group EPP/CD
Appointed on 19/04/2021
Co-rapporteur O'LOUGHLIN, Fiona
Country Ireland
Political Group ALDE
Appointed on 19/04/2021
Reference
Number 4568
Date 19/03/2021
Valid until 19/03/2023
Others
State of work in committee
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
Title of draft report The honouring of membership obligations to the Council of Europe
by the Netherlands
Origin Monitoring Committee decision
Title The honouring of membership obligations to the Council of Europe by the Netherlands
Co-rapporteur GUTIÉRREZ LIMONES, Antonio
Country Spain
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 19/04/2021
Co-rapporteur BULAI, Iulian
Country Romania
Political Group ALDE
Appointed on 19/04/2021
Reference
Number 4569
Date 19/03/2021
Valid until 19/03/2023
Others
State of work in committee
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
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Committee on the Honouring of Obligations and Commitments by Member States of the Council of Europe (Monitoring Committee)
Title of draft report The honouring of membership obligations to the Council of Europe
by San Marino
Origin Monitoring Committee decision
Title The honouring of membership obligations to the Council of Europe by San Marino
Co-rapporteur BADEA, Viorel-Riceard
Country Romania
Political Group EPP/CD
Appointed on 19/04/2021
Co-rapporteur HUNKO, Andrej
Country Germany
Political Group UEL
Appointed on 19/04/2021
Reference
Number 4570
Date 19/03/2021
Valid until 19/03/2023
Others
State of work in committee
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen
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VIII. Committee on Rules of Procedure, Immunities and Institutional Affairs
Title of draft report Revision of the Code of Conduct for Members of the Parliamentary
Assembly
Origin Bureau decision
Title Revision of the Code of Conduct for Members of the Parliamentary Assembly in
accordance with §13.2 of Resolution 2274 (2019) on Promoting parliaments free of
sexism and sexual harassment
Rapporteur ÆVARSDÓTTIR, Thorhildur Sunna
Country Iceland
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 03/06/2019
Reference
Number 4449
Date 12/04/2019
SC or Plenary Standing Committee
Extended on 01/02/2021 (07/05/2020)
Valid until 12/04/2022
Others
State of work in committee On 12/12/2019, the committee heard a statement by the rapporteur and authorised her
to carry out a fact-finding visit to the Canadian Parliament in the Spring of 2020 (on 31/
01/2020, the Bureau of the Assembly authorised the visit).
On 29/01/2020, the committee heard a statement by the rapporteur on the basis of an
introductory memorandum, and held an exchange of views.
On 02/11/2021, the committee will consider a draft report.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen 2021 - November Standing Committee
Title of draft report Respect for the rule of law and fight against corruption within the
Council of Europe
Origin Motion
Title Respect for the rule of law and fight against corruption within the Council of Europe
Number 15195
Rapporteur SCHWABE, Frank
Country Germany
Political Group SOC
Appointed on 27/01/2021
Reference
Number 4556
Date 25/01/2021
Extended on 01/02/2021
Valid until 25/07/2023
Others
State of work in committee On 25/03/2021, the committee heard a statement by the rapporteur and decided to hold
a hearing at a next meeting.
On 02/11/2021, the committee will hold a hearing.
Adopted in committee on
Doc. No. of report
Date of debate foreseen