within the Council of Europe. This working party held two meetings -on 22 and 23 October 1984 and on 21 and 22 February 1985. Its conclusions have been submitted to the Committee of Ministers which will examine them in April 1985. The Assembly, ATTACHMENT I RECOMMENDATION 982 (1984)* on the defence of democracy against terrorism in Europe 1. Having taken note of the report on the defence of democracy against terrorism in Europe, presented by its Political Affairs Committee (Doc. 5187)J * Assembly debate on 8 and 9 May 1984 (3rd, 4th and 5th Sittings) (see Doc. 5187, report of the Political Affairs Committee, and Doc. 5199, opinion of the Legal Affairs Committee). Text adopted by the Assembly on 9 May 1984 (5th Sitting). / ... A/40/445 English Page 37 2. Recalling its earlier pronouncements on the matter, in particular Recommendation 941 (1982); 3. Recalling that it condemns terrorism essentially for its totalitarian character, and because it violates human rights and threatens democracy, and stressing that those defending democracy can never resort to the contradiction of using methods which are antidemocratic or themselves violate human rights, since the fight against terrorism cannot justify the establishment of regimes -or the adoption of measures -of a fascist nature, which are as hateful as terrorism itself and for the same reasons; 4. Deeply concerned at the scale of the terrorist assault against democratic values and institutions and human rights in member countries; 5. Outraged by the succession of massacres and murders by terrorist organisations in several member countries; 6. Indignant at the terrorist acts recently perpetrated by the agents of certain ·states abusing diplomatic immunity with shameful impunity; 7. Convinced that the Council of Europe can and must, in view of the principles embodied in its Statute and its experience and aims, play a cardinal role in the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a recommendation from the Council of Europe regarding the defense of democracy against terrorism, highlighting the importance of protecting human rights and democratic values. The text does not mention economic or environmental issues, but rather focuses on political and social concerns.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Culture