Council of Europe

II. References to the work of the Venice Commission
by the European Union

“We also see our work with Council of Europe bodies such as the Venice Commission and GRECO as essential to reinforcing the rule of law and the fight against corruption both within the EU and in our neighbourhood.”   Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, in her letter to the Secretary General of the Council of Europe Marija Pejčinović Burić.  17 February 2020

On this page:

1. EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

2. EUROPEAN COMMISSION

3. EUROPEAN COUNCIL OF MINISTERS

4. European Union External Action

5. EEAS Delegations

 

1. EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

The European Parliament has referred to the importance of the work of Venice Commission and/or its documents on more than 150 occasions. So far (reference period - end February 2021) more than 150 resolutions of the European Parliament credit Venice Commission’s advisory competencies and call for close cooperation with it on various issues (elections, democratic institutions, fundamental rights, etc.)

 

The references to Venice Commission, in the years 2016 – 2020, are the following:

General issues:

• Resolution of 26 November 2020 on the situation of Fundamental Rights in the European Union - Annual Report for the years 2018 - 2019 (2019/2199(INI))
• Resolution of 26 November 2020 on stocktaking of European elections (2020/2088(INI)
• Resolution of 25 November 2020 on the foreign policy consequences of the COVID-19 outbreak (2020/2111(INI))
• Resolution of 13 November 2020 on the impact of COVID-19 measures on democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights (2020/2790(RSP))
• Resolution of 7 October 2020 on the establishment of an EU Mechanism on Democracy, the Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights (2020/2072(INI))
• Recommendation of 19 June 2020 to the Council, the Commission and the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on the Western Balkans, following the 2020 summit (2019/2210(INI))
• Resolution of 28 November 2019 on the EU’s Accession to the Istanbul Convention and other measures to combat gender-based violence (2019/2855(RSP))
• Resolution of 12 February 2019 on the implementation of the Treaty provisions related to EU citizenship (2017/2111(INI))
• Resolution of 12 February 2019 on the implementation of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union in the EU institutional framework (2017/2089(INI))
• Resolution of 16 January 2019 on the situation of fundamental rights in the European Union in 2017 (2018/2103(INI))  
• Resolution of 28 March 2019 on the situation of the rule of law and the fight against corruption in the EU, specifically in Malta and Slovakia (2018/2965(RSP))
• Resolution of 14 November 2018 on the need for a comprehensive EU mechanism for the protection of democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights (2018/2886(RSP))
   
• Resolution of 3 May 2018 on media pluralism and media freedom in the European Union (2017/2209(INI))
• Resolution of 19 April 2018 on the need to establish a European Values Instrument to support civil society organisations which promote fundamental values within the European Union at local and national level (2018/2619(RSP))
   
• Resolution of 1 March 2018 on the situation of fundamental rights in the EU in 2016 (2017/2125(INI))

• Report on the composition of the European Parliament (2017/2054(INL)), 26 January 2018

• Resolution of 15 November 2017 on Eastern Partnership: November 2017 Summit (2017/2130(INI))

• Report containing a motion for a non-legislative resolution on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Kazakhstan, of the other part (2017/2035(INI)), 26 October 2017

• Report on a European Parliament recommendation to the Council, the Commission and the EEAS on the Eastern Partnership, in the run-up to the November 2017 Summit (2017/2130(INI)), 16 October 2017

• Resolution of 13 December 2016 on the situation of fundamental rights in the European Union in 2015 (2016/2009(INI))

• Report on the Annual Report on human rights and democracy in the world and the European Union’s policy on the matter 2015 (2016/2219(INI)), 28 November 2016

• Report on the situation of fundamental rights in the European Union in 2015 (2016/2009(INI)), 24 November 2016

• Report with recommendations to the Commission on the establishment of an EU mechanism on democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights (2015/2254(INL)), 10 October 2016

• An EU mechanism on democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights: Interim European Added Value Assessment accompanying the Legislative initiative Report (April 2016)

• Fact Sheet: Eastern Partners (March 2016)

• WORKING DOCUMENT on Establishment of an EU mechanism on democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights - Scoreboard on Democracy, Rule of Law and Fundamental rights, 09 February 2016

 

Country-specific issues:

Albania

• Albania: 2016 developments on the EU path, EP research note, February 2017

• EP Report on the 2016 Commission's Report on Albania (2016/2312(INI))

• European Parliament resolution of 14 April 2016 on the 2015 Report on Albania (2015/2896(RSP))

• Resolution of 8 July 2010 on Albania

Azerbaijan

• Resolution of 17 January 2019 on Azerbaijan, notably the case of Mehman Huseynov (2019/2511(RSP))

• European Parliament resolution of 10 September 2015 on Azerbaijan (2015/2840(RSP))

• Resolution of 18 September 2014 on the persecution of human rights defenders in Azerbaijan (2014/2832(RSP))

• Resolution of 13 June 2013 on Azerbaijan: the case of Ilgar Mammadov (2013/2668(RSP))

• Resolution of 18 April 2012 containing the European Parliament’s recommendations to the Council, the Commission and the European External Action Service on the negotiations of the EU-Azerbaijan Association Agreement (2011/2316(INI))

• Resolution of 12 May 2011 on Azerbaijan

Belarus

• Recommendation of 21 October 2020 to the Council, the Commission and the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on relations with Belarus (2020/2081(INI))

• Resolution of 19 April 2018 on Belarus (2018/2661(RSP))

Bosnia and Herzegovina

• Resolution of 13 February 2019 on the 2018 Commission Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina (2018/2148(INI))

• Resolution of 15 February 2017 on 2016 Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina (2016/2313(INI))

• EP Report on the 2016 Commission's Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina (2016/2313(INI))

• European Parliament resolution of 14 April 2016 on the 2015 Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina (2015/2897(RSP))

• Resolution of 6 February 2014 on the 2013 progress report on Bosnia and Herzegovina (2013/2884(RSP))

 

Bulgaria

• The rule of law and fundamental rights in Bulgaria, European Parliament resolution of 8 October 2020 on the rule of law and fundamental rights in Bulgaria (2020/2793(RSP))

Georgia

• Resolution of 16 September 2020 on the implementation of the EU Association Agreement with Georgia (2019/2200(INI))

• Resolution of 26 October 2012 on the elections in Georgia (2012/2816(RSP))

 

Hungary

• Resolution of 16 January 2020 on ongoing hearings under Article 7(1) of the TEU regarding Poland and Hungary (2020/2513(RSP))
• Resolution of 12 September 2018 on a proposal calling on the Council to determine, pursuant to Article 7(1) of the Treaty on European Union, the existence of a clear risk of a serious breach by Hungary of the values on which the Union is founded (2017/2131(INL))

• Resolution of 3 July 2013 on the situation of fundamental rights: standards and practices in Hungary (pursuant to the European Parliament resolution of 16 February 2012 (2012/2130(INI))

• Resolution of 16 February 2012 on the recent political developments in Hungary (2012/2511(RSP))

• Resolution of 5 July 2011 on the Revised Hungarian Constitution

Iceland

• Resolution of 7 July 2010 on Iceland’s application for membership of the European Union

 

Kazakhstan

• Resolution of 14 March 2019 on the human rights situation in Kazakhstan (2019/2610(RSP))

• Resolution of 12 December 2017 on EU-Kazakhstan Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (Resolution) (12409/2016 – C8-0469/2016 – 2016/0166(NLE) – 2017/2035(INI))

• Resolution of 18 April 2013 on the human rights situation in Kazakhstan (2013/2600(RSP))

• Resolution of 22 November 2012 containing the European Parliament’s recommendations to the Council, the Commission and the European External Action Service on the negotiations for an EU-Kazakhstan enhanced partnership and cooperation agreement (2012/2153(INI))

Kosovo

• Resolution of 29 November 2018 on the 2018 Commission Report on Kosovo (2018/2149(INI))

• Report on the 2016 Commission Report on Kosovo (2016/2314(INI)), 09 March 2017

• European Parliament resolution of 4 February 2016 on the 2015 Report on Kosovo (2015/2893(RSP)

• Resolution of 16 January 2014 on the European integration process of Kosovo (2013/2881(RSP))

Kyrgyzstan

• Resolution of 6 May 2010 on the situation in Kyrgyzstan

Libya

• EP Recommendation of 30 May 2018 to the Council, the Commission and the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on Libya (2018/2017(INI))

Moldova

• Resolution of 20 October 2020 on the implementation of the EU Association Agreement with the Republic of Moldova (2019/2201(INI))
• Resolution of 14 November 2018 on the implementation of the EU Association Agreement with Moldova (2017/2281(INI))
• Resolution of 5 July 2018 on the political crisis in Moldova following the invalidation of the mayoral elections in Chișinău (2018/2783(RSP))

• Resolution of 04 July 2017 on Macro-financial assistance to the Republic of Moldova (COM(2017)0014 – C8-0016/2017 – 2017/0007(COD))

Montenegro

• EP Resolution of 29 November 2018 on the 2018 Commission Report on Montenegro (2018/2144(INI))

• Resolution of 6 February 2014 on the 2013 progress report on Montenegro (2013/2882(RSP))

• Resolution of 18 April 2013 on the 2012 Progress Report on Montenegro (2012/2860(RSP))

• Resolution of 9 March 2011 on the European integration process of Montenegro

Poland

• Resolution of 26 November 2020 on the de facto ban on the right to abortion in Poland (2020/2876(RSP))
• Resolution of 16 January 2020 on ongoing hearings under Article 7(1) of the TEU regarding Poland and Hungary (2020/2513(RSP))

• European Parliament resolution of 17 September 2020 on the proposal for a Council decision on the determination of a clear risk of a serious breach by the Republic of Poland of the rule of law (COM(2017)0835 – 2017/0360R(NLE))

• Resolution of 15 November 2017 on The situation of the rule of law and democracy in Poland (2017/2931(RSP))

• Recent developments in Poland and their impact on fundamental rights as laid down in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union - European Parliament resolution of 14 September 2016 (P8_TA-PROV(2016)0344)

• European Parliament resolution of 13 April 2016 on the situation in Poland (2015/3031(RSP))

• Parliamentary Immunity in Poland ( September 2015)

Romania

• Resolution of 13 November 2018 on the Rule of law in Romania (2018/2844(RSP))

Russia

• Resolution of 18 July 2019 on Russia, notably the situation of environmental activists and Ukrainian political prisoners (2019/2734(RSP))

• Resolution of 13 June 2013 on the rule of law in Russia (2013/2667(RSP))

• Resolution of 13 September 2012 on the political use of justice in Russia (2012/2789(RSP))

• Resolution of 14 December 2011 on the upcoming EU-Russia Summit on 15 December 2011 and the outcome of the Duma elections on 4 December 2011

Serbia

• Resolution of 29 November 2018 on the 2018 Commission Report on Serbia (20182146(INI))

• Report on the 2016 Commission Report on Serbia (2016/2311(INI)), 22 March 2017

• Resolution of 16 January 2014 on the 2013 progress report on Serbia (2013/2880(RSP))

• Resolution of 18 April 2013 on the 2012 Progress Report on Serbia (2012/2868(RSP))

• Resolution of 29 March 2012 on the European integration process of Serbia (2011/2886(RSP))

• Resolution of 19 January 2011 on the European integration process of Serbia

 

Republic of North Macedonia

• Resolution of 29 November 2018 on the 2018 Commission Report on the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (2018/2145(INI))

• Report on the 2016 Commission Report on the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (2016/2310(INI)), 06 March 2017

• EP Report on the 2016 Commission’s Report on the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (2016/2310(INI))

• Resolution of 6 February 2014 on the 2013 progress report on the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (2013/2883(RSP))

• Resolution of 7 April 2011 on the 2010 progress report on the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

 

Tunisia:

• Political transition in Tunisia (Resolution 2166 (2017))

• Women’s rights and prospects for Euro-Mediterranean co-operation (Recommendation 2053 (2014))

• The situation in Tunisia (Recommendation 1972 (2011)) (Resolution 1819 (2011))
   

Turkey 

• Resolution of 19 September 2019 on situation in Turkey, notably the removal of elected mayors (2019/2821(RSP))
• Resolution of 27 October 2016 on the situation of journalists in Turkey (2016/2935(RSP))
• Resolution of 8 February 2018 on the current human rights situation in Turkey (2018/2527(RSP))

• Resolution of 07 July 2017 on 2016 Report on Turkey (2016/2308(INI))

• Report on the 2016 Commission Report on Turkey by the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Rapporteur: Kati Piri (26.6.2017) (2016/2308(INI)

• European Parliament resolution of 14 April 2016 on the 2015 report on Turkey (2015/2898(RSP)

• Resolution of 12 March 2014 on the 2013 progress report on Turkey (2013/2945(RSP)

• Resolution of 18 April 2013 on the 2012 Progress Report on Turkey (2012/2870(RSP)

• Resolution of 29 March 2012 on the 2011 Progress Report on Turkey (2011/2889(RSP)

• Resolution of 9 March 2011 on Turkey’s 2010 progress report

• Resolution of 10 February 2010 on Turkey's progress report 2009
   

Ukraine

• Briefing: Ukraine and the Minsk II Agreement: On a Frozen Path to Peace? (January 2016)

• Resolution of 17 July 2014 on Ukraine (2014/2717(RSP))

• Resolution of 13 March 2014 on the invasion of Ukraine by Russia (2014/2627(RSP))

• Resolution of 27 February 2014 on the situation in Ukraine (2014/2595(RSP))

• Resolution of 13 December 2012 on the situation in Ukraine (2012/2889(RSP))

• Resolution of 24 May 2012 on Ukraine (2012/2658(RSP))

• Resolution of 25 November 2010 on Ukraine

• Resolution of 1 December 2011 containing the European Parliament’s recommendations to the Council, the Commission and the EEAS on the negotiations of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement (2011/2132(INI))

• Resolution of 27 October 2011 on the current developments in Ukraine

 

2. EUROPEAN COMMISSION

More than 150 European Commission documents (reports, communications to the European Parliament and other documents) mention Venice Commission studies/opinions concerning various countries. In the years 2010 – Jan 2021 some 200 documents make references to Venice Commission opinions/reports. Compliance with Venice Commission recommendations is thoroughly assessed in the European Commission progress reports on Eastern Partnership countries as well as in other relevant documents.

The references to Venice Commission documents made by the European Commission during the years 2010 – Jan 2021 include the following:

 

General issues:

• Commission Staff Working Document, Accompanying 2019 Annual Report on the Implementation of the European Union’s instruments for financing external actions in 2018, 26.11.2019
• Communication to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions Strengthening the Rule of Law within the Union - A Blueprint for Action (Brussels, 17 July 2019) COM (2019) 343 Final
• Communication to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions 2019 Communication on EU Enlargement Policy (Brussels, 29 May 2019) COM (2019) 260 Final.
• Communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions Securing Free and Fair Elections (Brussels, 12 September 2018) 637 Final
• Joint Report to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions Report on the Implementation of the European Neighbourhood Policy Reviews (Brussels, 18 May 2017) JOIN (2017) 18 Final
• Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions (Brussels, 12.9.2018 COM(2018) 637 final)

• Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council – First Report under the Visa Suspension Mechanism (Brussels, 20.12.2017 COM(2017) 815 final)

• Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions – 2016 Report on the Application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights (Brussels, 18.5.2017, COM(2017) 239 final)

• Joint Staff WORKING DOCUMENT: “The EU Special Incentive Arrangement for Sustainable Development and Good Governance ('GSP+') Covering the Period 2014–2015, 28.01.2016

• A new EU Framework to strengthen the Rule of Law - Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament(Strasbourg, 11.3.2014, COM(2014) 158 final)

• Enlargement Strategy and Main Challenges 2013-2014 - Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament (Brussels, 16.10.2013 COM(2013) 700 final)

Country-specific issues:

Albania

•  Commission Staff Working Document, Update on the Republic of Albania, 2.3.2020

• Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini on the judicial reform in Albania - 05/06/2016

• Commission Staff WORKING DOCUMENT: Albania 2015 Report, 10.11.2015

• Overview of parliamentary capacity building in EU candidate countries and political candidates (February 2015)

• Progress Report on Albania (October 2014)

• Instrument for pre-accession assistance (IPA II) – Indicative strategy paper for Albania 2014-2020 (18 August 2014)

• Report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on Albania’s progress in the fight against corruption and organized crime and in the judicial reform (Brussels, 4.6.2014 COM(2014) 331 final)

• Progress Report on Albania (October 2011)  

 

Armenia

• Joint Staff Working Document, Report on EU-Armenia relations in the framework of the revised ENP, 4.6.2018

• Implementation of the European Neighbourhood Policy in Armenia Progress in 2014 and recommendations for actions  (March 2015)

• Implementation of the European Neighbourhood Policy in Armenia Progress in 2013 and recommendations for action  (March 2014)

• Single support framework for EU support to Armenia 2014-2017

 

Azerbaijan

 

• Azerbaijan: Statement by the Spokesperson on the early parliamentary elections, Brussels, 11/02/2020

• Joint Staff Working Document, Report on EU-Azerbaijan Relations in the Framework of the Revised ENP, 19.12.2017

• Implementation of the European Neighbourhood Policy in Azerbaijan Progress in 2014 and recommendations for actions  (March 2015)

• Implementation of the European Neighbourhood Policy in Azerbaijan Progress in 2013 and recommendations for action (March 2014)

• Single support framework for EU support to Azerbaijan 2014-2017

   

Bosnia and Herzegovina

• Commission Staff WORKING DOCUMENT: Bosnia and Herzegovina 2015 Report, 10.11.2015

• Ministerial Meeting in the framework of the EU-Bosnia and Herzegovina Structured Dialogue (10 September 2015)

• Progress Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina (October 2014)

• Progress Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina (October 2013)  

 

Bulgaria

• Progress in Bulgaria under the Cooperation and Verification Mechanism, 22.10.2019
   
• Commission Staff Working Document, Bulgaria Technical Report accompanying Report on progress in Bulgaria under the Cooperation and Verification mechanism, 22.10.2019

• Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on Progress in Bulgaria under the Co-operation and Verification Mechanism (Brussels, 15.11.2017, COM(2017) 750 final)

• Commission staff working document Bulgaria : Technical Report accompanying the document "Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on Progress in Bulgaria under the Co-operation and Verification Mechanism", SWD(2017) 24 final, 26.01.2017

• Commission Staff WORKING DOCUMENT BULGARIA : Technical Report, 27.01.2016

Georgia

• Georgia: Meeting between High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell and Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia, Brussels, 30/09/2020

• Joint Staff Working Document, Association Implementation Report on Georgia, 6.2.2020

• Implementation of the European Neighbourhood Policy in Georgia Progress in 2014 and recommendations for actions (March 2015)

• Implementation of the European Neighbourhood Policy in Georgia Progress in 2013 and recommendations for action  (March 2014)

• Single support framework for EU support to Georgia 2014-2017

• ENP Country progress report 2013 - Georgia

• First Progress Report on the implementation by Georgia of the Action Plan on Visa liberalization (Brussels, 15.11.2013, COM(2013) 808 final)

Kosovo

• Commission Staff WORKING DOCUMENT: Kosovo 2015 Report, 10.11.2015

• Progress report on Kosovo (October 2014)

   

Republic of Moldova

• Republic of Moldova: Statement by the Spokesperson on the upcoming presidential elections, Brussels, 30/09/2020
• EU-Moldova Human Rights Dialogue, Brussels, 23/09/2020

• Joint Staff Working Document, Association Implementation Report on Moldova, 11.9.2019

• Joint staff working document, Association Implementation Report on the Republic of Moldova, Brussels, 10.3.2017 SWD(2017) 110 final

• Implementation of the European Neighbourhood Policy in the Republic of Moldova Progress in 2014 and recommendations for actions (March 2015)

• Implementation of the European Neighbourhood Policy in the Republic of Moldova Progress in 2013 and recommendations for action  (March 2014)

• Single support framework for EU support to the Republic of Moldova 2014-2017

 

Montenegro

• Commission Staff WORKING DOCUMENT: Montenegro 2015 Report, 10.11.2015

• Screening report Montenegro - Judiciary and fundamental rights (November 2012)

• Progress report on Montenegro 2012

• Report on Montenegro's progress in the implementation of reforms (May 2012)

• Progress report on Montenegro (October 2011)  
   

Republic of North Macedonia

• Commission Staff Working Document, Update on the Republic of North Macedonia, 2.3.2020

• Commission staff working document “The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia 2016 Report” , Brussels, 9.11.2016, SWD(2016) 362 final

• Commission Staff WORKING DOCUMENT: The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia 2015 Report, 10.11.2015

• Progress Report on “the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia” (October 2014) 

• Progress Report on “the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia” (2013)

• The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia: Report on implementation of reforms within the framework on the high level accession dialogue and promotion of good neighbourly relations (Spring 2013)  

Poland

• Reasoned Proposal in Accordance with Article 7(1) of the Treaty on European Union Regarding the Rule of Law in Poland (Brussels, 20.12.2017, COM(2017) 835 final)

• Rule of Law: Commission discusses latest developments and issues complementary Recommendation to Poland (press release) Brussels, 21 December 2016

• Commission Recommendation regarding the Rule of Law in Poland: Questions & Answers, Brussels, 21 December 2016

• Rule of Law Recommendation on the situation in Poland, (press release), 27 July 2016 
• Opinion on the rule of law in Poland (EUROPE 11563 - memo)
  
   

Romania

• Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on Progress in Romania under the Cooperation and Verification Mechanism, 22.10.2019

• Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on Progress in Romania under the Co-operation and Verification Mechanism, (Brussels, 15.11.2017, COM(2017) 751 final)

• Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on Progress in Romania under the Co-operation and Verification Mechanism, Brussels, 25.1.2017, {SWD(2017) 25 final}

• Commission Staff WORKING DOCUMENT: Technical Report, 27.01.2016

• Report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament  on progress in Romania under the Co-operation and Verification Mechanism (Brussels, 30.1.2013, COM(2013) 47 final)

 

Russian Federation

• Russia: Statement by the Spokesperson on the nationwide voting on constitutional amendments, Brussels, 02/07/2020

Serbia

• Commission Staff WORKING DOCUMENT: Serbia 2015 Report, 10.11.2015

• Progress Report on Serbia (October 2014)

• Screening report Serbia - Judiciary and fundamental rights (May 2014)

• Progress report on Serbia 2013

• Progress report on Serbia (October 2012)  

• Progress report on Serbia (November 2010) 

 

Turkey

• Turkey: Statement by the Spokesperson on the latest developments on local democracy, Brussels, 18/05/2020

• Joint statement by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini and Commissioner Johannes Hahn on the Venice Commission’s Opinion on the amendments to the Constitution of Turkey and recent events, 13.03.2017      

• Commission Staff WORKING DOCUMENT: Turkey Report 2015, 10.11.2015

• Progress report on Turkey (October 2014)

• Progress report on Turkey (October 2013)

• Progress report on Turkey (October 2012)

• Progress report on Turkey (October 2011) 

 

Ukraine

• Joint Staff Working Document, Association Implementation Report on Ukraine, 12.12.2019

• Joint staff working document “Association Implementation Report on Ukraine, SWD(2016) 446 final, 9 December 2016

• Statement by the HR/Vice President Mogherini on the vote on constitutional amendments by the Parliament of Ukraine ( August 2015)

• Implementation of the European Neighbourhood Policy in Ukraine - Progress in 2014 and recommendations for actions (March 2015)

• EU-Ukraine: A European agenda for reform (July 2014)

• Fourth Report on the implementation by Ukraine of the Action Plan on Visa liberalization (Brussels, 27.5.2014, COM(2014) 336 final)

• Implementation of the European Neighbourhood Policy in Ukraine Progress in 2013 and recommendations for action (March 2014)

• Support package for Ukraine (March 2014)  

• Implementation of the European Neighbourhood Policy in Ukraine Progress in 2012 and recommendations for action (March 2013)

• ENP Package, Country Progress Report – Ukraine (15 May 2012)

• Implementation of the European Neighbourhood Policy in Ukraine Progress in 2011 and recommendations for action  (March 2012)

 

3.       EUROPEAN COUNCIL and COUNCIL OF MINISTERS

“In challenging times, the EU has a strong interest in working with the Council of Europe 
and in capitalising on its expertise and experience, as illustrated by 
the essential advisory role of the Venice Commission. ”

EU priorities for cooperation with the Council of Europe
in 2018-2019, 22 January 2018

• Canada-EU Summit Joint Declaration, July 2019
• Enlargement and Stabilisation and Association Process – Council Conclusions, 18 June 2019
• Relations with the Republic of Moldova – Council Conclusions, 26 February 2018
• EU priorities for cooperation with the Council of Europe in 2018-2019, 22 January 2018

• JOINT STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT The EU Special Incentive Arrangement for Sustainable Development and Good Governance ('GSP+') assessment of Armenia covering the period 2016 - 2017 Accompanying the document Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council Report on the Generalised Scheme of Preferences during the period 2016 – 2017, 19 January 2018

• Proposal for a Council Decision on the determination of a clear risk of a serious breach by the Republic of Poland of the rule of law, 22 December 2017

• Report on EU – Azerbaijan relations in the framework of the revised ENP, 20 December 2017

• Council conclusions on the Cooperation and Verification Mechanism, 12 December 2017

• Fourth meeting of the EU-Serbia Stabilisation and Association Council (Brussels, 16 November 2017), 28 November 2017

• Monthly Summary of Council Acts – July and August 2017, 20 November 2017

• Association Implementation Report on Ukraine, 15 November 2017

• Association Implementation Report on Georgia, 10 November 2017

• EU (CATS) - Council of Europe meeting, Strasbourg, 23 October 2017, 09 November 2017

• EU Annual Report on Human Rights and Democracy in the World in 2016, 16 October 2017

• Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions – 2016 Report on the Application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, 23 May 2017

• Joint Report to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions - Report on the Implementation of the European Neighbourhood Policy Review, 19 May 2017

• Joint statement following the third Association Council meeting between the European Union and the Republic of Moldova, 31 March 2017

• EU Annual Report on Human Rights and Democracy in the World in 2015 – Country and Regional Issues, 20 September 2016

• EU priorities for cooperation with the Council of Europe in 2016-2017, Council of the European Union, 18 January 2016

• Enlargement and Stabilisation and Association process - Council Conclusions, Council of the European Union, 15 December 2015

• Council conclusions on the EU Strategy for Central Asia (June 2015)

• Seventh meeting of the Stabilisation and Association Council between Albania and the EU (judicial reform process, May 2015)

• Foreign Affairs Council condemns the illegal referendum in Crimea, 17/03/2014

  
   

4.       EU EXTERNAL ACTION

• Speech by Commissioner Stylianides delivered on behalf of High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini at the European Parliament Plenary debate on the situation in the Republic of Moldova, 03/10/2017

• Statement by the HR/VP Mogherini and Commissioner Hahn on the amendments to the electoral legislation in the Republic of Moldova, 21/07/2017

• Statement by the Spokesperson on the Venice Commission and OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights’ Opinion on a draft revision of the electoral legislation of the Republic of Moldova, 19/06/2017

• Foreign Affairs MEPs back closer EU - South Caucasus ties and encourage reforms, 30/05/2017

• Europe Day Reception 2017, 11/05/2017

• Remarks by High-Representative/Vice President Federica Mogherini at the joint press conference with Minister for Foreign Affairs of Malta George Vella, 28/04/2017

• Mogherini leads frank ministerial discussions on future relations with Turkey, 28/04/2017

• Joint statement by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini and Commissioner Johannes Hahn on the Venice Commission’s Opinion on the amendments to the Constitution of Turkey and recent events, 13/03/2017

• 10 Years of the EU - Council of Europe Memorandum of Understanding, 28/11/2016

• Statement of EU Member States Embassies and EU Delegation to Albania on the amicus curiae brief of Venice Commission, 12/12/2016

• Statement by the Spokesperson on the arrest of Natiq Jafarli in Azerbaijan, 17/08/2016

• Joint Statement on the suspension of the Vetting law from the Constitutional Court of Albania, 25/10/2016 

• Parliamentary elections in Belarus 12/09/2016

• EU Statement – Working Session 6 at the OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting, 02.10.2015

• EU Statement – Working Session 4 at the OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting, 02.10.2015

• EU Statement on the elections in Serbia (28.04.2016)

• Handbook for European Union Election Observation (third edition), 2016

• Statement by the Spokeperson on the vote on constitutional amendments related to judiciary by the Parliament of Ukraine, 02.02.2016

• Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini on the vote on constitutional amendments by the Parliament of Ukraine (31.08.2015)

• EU Statement – Working Session 15 - OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Warsaw, 21 September – 2 October 2015 (welcomes cooperation between CDL and OSCE)

 

5.    EEAS Delegations:

Albania:

• Joint statement from EU Member States Embassies and the EU Delegation to Albania, 13/06/2017

• Statement of EU Member States Embassies and EU Delegation to Albania on the amicus curiae brief of Venice Commission, 12/12/2016

• Statement of the EU Delegation to Albania, 13/07/2016

• Joint Conclusions of the 6th High Level Dialogue on the Key Priorities, 30.03.2016

• EU-Albania 8th subcommittee on Justice, Freedom and Security held in Tirana, 04.03.2016

Armenia:

• Press Release: 8th Human Rights Dialogue between the European Union and Armenia, 30/05/2017

• Final Statement and Recommendations adopted at the 16th Meeting of EU-Armenia Parliamentary Cooperation Committee, 21.01.2016

• Local EU statement on the constitutional referendum in Armenia on 6 December, 10.12.2015

Belarus:

• EU-Belarus Coordination Group met for the fourth time, 20/12/2017

Georgia:

• Statement on the Constitution of Georgia, 10/10/2017

• Georgia's Constitutional Court marks 20th Anniversary with International Conference, 10/09/2016

• FINAL STATEMENT AND RECOMMENDATIONS Pursuant to Article 411(3) of the Association Agreement, 25-26.04.2016

• FINAL STATEMENT AND RECOMMENDATIONS Pursuant to Article 411(3) of the Association Agreement, 03-04.11.2016

Kazakhstan:

• Speech of Ambassador, Head of the EU Delegation to Kazakhstan H.E. Mr Traian Hristea delivered at the Roundtable "Human Rights activities of the state and civil society institutions" (Astana, 8 December 2016), 09/12/2016

Moldova:

• EU-Republic of Moldova Human Rights Dialogue, 20/06/2017

Ukraine:

• EU report: Evaluation of Ukrainian reforms shows considerable progress but need to accelerate implementation to reap full benefits, 15/11/2017

• EU Delegation statement on "the visa-free regime" day (8 October) in the Verkhovna Rada, 08.10.2015

 

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