The key topics that the session will address include: mass surveillance, political and security situation in Ukraine and its implications as well as the need to uphold human rights and international law in the context of using drones and targeted killings.

In addition to the said, the following topics will be also discussed: budgets and priorities of the Council of Europe for the biennium 2016-2017, humanitarian consequences of the actions of the terrorist group known as “Islamic State”, reconsideration of sanctions in respect of the delegation of the Russian Federation, discrimination against transgender people in Europe, social services in Europe: legislation and practice of the removal of children from their families in Council of Europe member states, equality and non-discrimination in the access to justice, post-monitoring dialogue with Monaco and the effectiveness of the European Convention on Human Rights.

His Majesty the King of the Belgians will address the parliamentarians on day two of the session. Minister for Foreign Affairs and European Affairs of Belgium will present the communication from the Committee of Ministers in the framework of the Belgian Chairmanship, and Council of Europe Human Rights Commissioner will present his 2014 Annual activity report, while Secretary General of the Council of Europe will answer MPs’ questions.

Furthermore, the PACE will consider a list of candidates for judges of the European Court of Human Rights in respect of Andorra, Austria, Finland, Ireland and Liechtenstein and elect the PACE Vice President from Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Montenegrin Delegation to the Spring Session is composed of: Mr Predrag Sekulić, Head of Delegation, and members Mr Goran Tuponja and Ms Snežana Jonica.