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ANNEX

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO STATUTE OF COUNCIL OF EUROPE

ARTICLE 1

66.

(i) Insert the word " political" after the words common action in" in paragraph (b).

(ii) Replace the text of paragraph (d) by the following:-

Save as provided in Article 23, matters relating to defence do not fall within the scope of the Council of Europe."

ARTICLE. 23

Add at the end of paragraph (a):-

"It may also discuss, but not make recommendations upon, the political aspects of defence."

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