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In addition to his role in parliament, Omtzigt has served as member of the Dutch delegation to the [[Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe]] since 2004. He is currently a member of the Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights; the Committee on the Honouring of Obligations and Commitments by [[Member states of the Council of Europe|Member States of the Council of Europe]] (Monitoring Committee); the Sub-Committee on Human Rights; the Sub-Committee on the implementation of judgments of the [[European Court of Human Rights]]; and the Sub-Committee on the Rights of Minorities. |
In addition to his role in parliament, Omtzigt has served as member of the Dutch delegation to the [[Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe]] since 2004. He is currently a member of the Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights; the Committee on the Honouring of Obligations and Commitments by [[Member states of the Council of Europe|Member States of the Council of Europe]] (Monitoring Committee); the Sub-Committee on Human Rights; the Sub-Committee on the implementation of judgments of the [[European Court of Human Rights]]; and the Sub-Committee on the Rights of Minorities. |
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In his capacity at the Parliamentary Assembly, Omtzigt has served as the Assembly's [[rapporteur]] on [[mass surveillance]] since 2014.<ref>[http://www.assembly.coe.int/nw/xml/News/News-View-EN.asp?newsid=5718&lang=2&cat= Call on UK to investigate spying on human rights groups by UK secret services] [[Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe]], press release of 14 July 2015.</ref> Between 2016 and 2017, he prepared the Assembly's proposal on an Investment Court System (ICS) for arbitrating in commercial disputes between states and foreign investors.<ref>[http://assembly.coe.int/nw/xml/News/News-View-EN.asp?newsid=6516&lang=2&cat=8 Investment court system a ‘reasonable compromise’ for arbitrating disputes between states and foreign investors] [[Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe]], press release of 27 January 2017.</ref> |
In his capacity at the Parliamentary Assembly, Omtzigt has served as the Assembly's [[rapporteur]] on [[mass surveillance]] since 2014.<ref>[http://www.assembly.coe.int/nw/xml/News/News-View-EN.asp?newsid=5718&lang=2&cat= Call on UK to investigate spying on human rights groups by UK secret services] [[Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe]], press release of 14 July 2015.</ref> Between 2016 and 2017, he prepared the Assembly's proposal on an Investment Court System (ICS) for arbitrating in commercial disputes between states and foreign investors.<ref>[http://assembly.coe.int/nw/xml/News/News-View-EN.asp?newsid=6516&lang=2&cat=8 Investment court system a ‘reasonable compromise’ for arbitrating disputes between states and foreign investors] [[Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe]], press release of 27 January 2017.</ref> |
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He has also served as rapporteur on the case of murdered journalist [[Daphne Caruana Galizia]] (2018);<ref>[https://cpj.org/2018/04/cpj-welcomes-council-of-europes-appointment-of-omt.php CPJ welcomes Council of Europe's appointment of Omtzigt as special rapporteur on Malta case] [[Committee to Protect Journalists]], press release of 23 April 2018.</ref> justice for the victims of [[Daesh]] (2019);<ref>[https://assembly.coe.int/nw/xml/News/News-View-EN.asp?newsid=7664&lang=2&cat=5 Rapporteur calls for assurances that developments in Syria will not jeopardise justice for the victims of Daesh] [[Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe]], press release of 11 October 2019.</ref> and on [[Poland]] (2019).<ref>[https://assembly.coe.int/nw/xml/News/News-View-EN.asp?newsid=7676&lang=2&cat=3 Rapporteurs closely follow challenges to Polish Senate election result] [[Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe]], press release of 24 October 2019.</ref> |
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Revision as of 12:14, 15 November 2019
Pieter Omtzigt | |
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Member of the House of Representatives | |
Assumed office 26 October 2010 | |
In office 3 June 2003 – 17 June 2010 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Pieter Herman Omtzigt 8 January 1974 The Hague, Netherlands |
Political party | Christian Democratic Appeal (2000–present)[1] |
Alma mater | University of Exeter (BA)[2] European University Institute (PhD)[2] |
Pieter Herman Omtzigt (born 8 January 1974) is a Dutch politician. As a member of the Christian Democratic Appeal (Christen-Democratisch Appèl) he was an MP from 3 June 2003 to 17 June 2010 and has been an MP since 26 October 2010. He focuses on matters of taxes, pensions and additions.
Political career
In parliament, Omtzigt currently serves on the Committees on European Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Housing and Kingdom Services, Social Affairs and Employment, Finance and Public Expenditure. Since 2017, he has served as the parliament's rapporteur on Brexit.[3]
In addition to his role in parliament, Omtzigt has served as member of the Dutch delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe since 2004. He is currently a member of the Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights; the Committee on the Honouring of Obligations and Commitments by Member States of the Council of Europe (Monitoring Committee); the Sub-Committee on Human Rights; the Sub-Committee on the implementation of judgments of the European Court of Human Rights; and the Sub-Committee on the Rights of Minorities.
In his capacity at the Parliamentary Assembly, Omtzigt has served as the Assembly's rapporteur on mass surveillance since 2014.[4] Between 2016 and 2017, he prepared the Assembly's proposal on an Investment Court System (ICS) for arbitrating in commercial disputes between states and foreign investors.[5]
He has also served as rapporteur on the case of murdered journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia (2018);[6] justice for the victims of Daesh (2019);[7] and on Poland (2019).[8]
References
- ^ "Dr. P.H. (Pieter) Omtzigt". Parlement & Politiek (in Dutch). Retrieved 14 November 2017.
- ^ a b "Pieter Omtzigt". House of Representatives. Retrieved 14 November 2017.
- ^ Toby Sterling (February 16, 2018), Dutch to hire 750 new customs agents before Brexit Reuters.
- ^ Call on UK to investigate spying on human rights groups by UK secret services Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, press release of 14 July 2015.
- ^ Investment court system a ‘reasonable compromise’ for arbitrating disputes between states and foreign investors Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, press release of 27 January 2017.
- ^ CPJ welcomes Council of Europe's appointment of Omtzigt as special rapporteur on Malta case Committee to Protect Journalists, press release of 23 April 2018.
- ^ Rapporteur calls for assurances that developments in Syria will not jeopardise justice for the victims of Daesh Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, press release of 11 October 2019.
- ^ Rapporteurs closely follow challenges to Polish Senate election result Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, press release of 24 October 2019.
https://dutchreview.com/news/international/pieter-omtzigt-and-fake-news-in-the-netherlands/
External links
- Pieter Omtzigt at the website of the House of Representatives
- Pieter Omtzigt (in Dutch) at the website of the Christian Democratic Appeal
- Pieter Omtzigt on Twitter