4 November 1993

Doc. 6969

AGENDA

for the first part of the 1994 Ordinary Session

of the Parliamentary Assembly

(24-28 January 1994)

adopted by the Standing Committee on 4 November 1993

in accordance with Rule 16 of the Rules of Procedure

General

- Examination of credentials of Representatives, Substitutes and Special Guests

- Election of the President of the Assembly

- Election of the Vice-Presidents of the Assembly

- Appointment of members of committees

- Progress report of the Bureau and the Standing Committee

- Communication from the Committee of Ministers to the Assembly (statutory report)

- Statements by distinguished guests

- Current affairs debate (in accordance with Rule 48.a of the Rules of Procedure) (possibly)

Political affairs

- Enlargement of the Council of Europe

- Follow-up to the Vienna Summit

Economic affairs and development

- European transport problems (38th and 39th activities reports of the European Conference of Ministers of Transport)

- Economic effects of the United Nations sanctions against Serbia and Montenegro on neighbouring countries

Legal affairs and human rights

- Equality between men and women

- Draft Protocol No. 11 to the European Convention on Human Rights

Culture

- Cultural situation in former Yugoslavia

- Future of world exhibitions

Science and technology

- Cable networks and local television and their importance for Europe

Environment and regional planning

- Environment policy in Europe

- Protection and development of the Danube river basin

Migration and refugees

- Situation of persons whose applications for asylum have been rejected

- Humanitarian situation and needs of the displaced Iraqi Kurdish population

Agriculture

- Management of water resources in relations to agriculture