FEDERALhearing transcript

Hearing on Democratic Transitions in Central and Eastern Europe

Original title: DEMOCRACY IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE: RENEWING THE PROMISE OF DEMOCRATIC TRANSITIONS

January 1, 2017

democracy foreign policy human rights Eastern Europe Central Europe international relations

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing informs U.S. foreign policy and congressional oversight regarding human rights and democratic stability in Europe, which impacts international diplomatic relations and regional security funding.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

U.S. Congress

Members of Congress use the information gathered in these hearings to formulate and execute U.S. foreign policy.

OSCE Participating States

These nations are the subject of the Commission's monitoring regarding human rights and democratic commitments.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.

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Summary

This document is a transcript record of a 2017 congressional hearing held by the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe. The hearing focused on the status of democratic development and the challenges facing transitions in Central and Eastern European nations.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on July 26, 2017, by the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe.
The Commission is a U.S. government agency created in 1976 to monitor compliance with OSCE commitments.
The Commission consists of 18 members from Congress (9 House, 9 Senate) and one representative each from the Departments of State, Defense, and Commerce.
The OSCE (Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe) includes 56 participating states.
The hearing featured testimony from experts representing organizations including the Center for International Private Enterprise, Transparency International, and the German Marshall Fund.
The Commission's mandate includes gathering information for Congress and the public through hearings and reports.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Helsinki Commission?

It is a U.S. government agency that monitors and encourages compliance with international human rights and security commitments made by participating states.

What was the purpose of this hearing?

To discuss the progress and challenges of democratic transitions in Central and Eastern European countries.

Why It Matters

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Institutional Continuity

The Commission maintains a consistent structure of rotating leadership between the House and Senate every two years to ensure bipartisan oversight.

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe

Connected Entities

personMarek Tatala“Vice-President, Civil Development Forum, Poland.”Map →

personJan Surotchak“Regional Director for Europe, International Republican Institute.”Map →

personAndrew Wilson“Managing Director, Center for International Private Enterprise.”Map →

personMartina Hrvolova“Program Officer, Center for International Private Enterprise.”Map →

personJonathan Katz“Senior Resident Fellow, German Marshall Fund.”Map →

personAndras Loke“Chair, Transparency International, Hungary.”Map →

personPeter Golias“Director, Institute for Economic and Social Reforms, Slovakia.”Map →

organizationCommission on Security and Cooperation in Europe“The U.S. government agency hosting the hearing, also known as the Helsinki Commi”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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