European Regional Cooperation, Conferences and Partnerships include, among others, PAM (Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean, EMPA (Euro-Mediterranean Parliamentary Assembly), PABSEC (Black Sea Economic Cooperation Parliamentary Assembly), SEECP (South Eastern European Cooperation Process), AII (Adriatic-Ionian Initiative) etc.

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean constitutes the parliamentary dimension of the Union for the Mediterranean (evolution of the Barcelona Process) and has been active since 2004 (i.e. initially as EMPA Euro-Mediterranean Parliamentary Assembly).

The Assembly contributes to reinforcing the work of the Union for the Mediterranean, promoting dialogue among the countries of the region and the European Union, adopting resolutions or making recommendations to the Ministerial Conference upon request, or issuing opinions.

The 280 members of the Assembly are appointed by the national parliaments of the European Union, the European Parliament, as well as MPs of the following Parliaments: Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Monaco, Montenegro, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Syria, Jordan, Israel, Lebanon, Tunisia, Turkey, Palestine.

 

The Assembly provides the framework for the work of the Bureau which also represents the Assembly. This Bureau consists of four members appointed for a four-year mandate: two appointed by the Southern Mediterranean partner countries, one appointed by the EU national parliaments and one appointed by the European Parliament (which is a permanent member of the Bureau).
 

Five standing committees work within the PA-UfM:

1/ Political Affairs, Security and Human Rights

2/ Economic and Financial Affairs, Social Affairs and Education

3/ Culture

4/ Women’s Rights

5/ Energy, Environment and Water
 

Through the work of the committees and Working groups, transparency and democratic processes are strengthened, while promoting cooperation amongst countries of the region in sectors such as security, human rights, energy, water management, environment, culture, education and tourism.

Committee on Political Affairs, Security and Human Rights

The Greek delegation is actively involved in all PAUfM activities, participating in the Plenum, the Committees and the Working Groups.