The Permanent Representatives Committee (Coreper) is set to examine draft replies to four written questions from Members of the European Parliament, with the Presidency proposing adoption via the 'silence procedure' under Article 12(2)(a) of the Council's Rules of Procedure. The item appears on the agenda for Coreper's meeting on 3 July 2026, as per a note dated 26 June 2026.
The questions cover a range of topics. Fabio De Masi (NI) asks about the Council's position on the Sevilla Platform for Action and related initiatives. Christine Anderson (ESN) queries the Council's stance on Commission plans for an 'intelligence cell'. Nicolae Ștefănuță (Verts/ALE) raises an intergovernmental convention. Rima Hassan (The Left) questions the sufficiency of EU sanctions against Rwanda following the murder of humanitarian worker Karine Buisset in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Under the silence procedure, the draft replies are considered adopted if no Coreper member raises an objection within a set deadline. This mechanism streamlines approval of routine or non-controversial texts. The Presidency's proposal indicates that the replies have been prepared by the relevant Council working parties and are ready for final endorsement.
If adopted, the replies will be sent to the respective MEPs as official Council positions. The process underscores the Council's role in responding to parliamentary scrutiny, balancing transparency with procedural efficiency. No prior coverage of these specific questions exists in recent records.