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Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law

Council of Europe treaty requiring parties to ensure that activities across the life cycle of AI systems are consistent with human rights, democracy and the rule of law, entering into force after five ratifications including three Council of Europe member states.

Where it stands

AdoptedIntroducedCommitteeFloorLawAdopted

Decision (EU) 2026/1080 and the Convention text published in the Official Journal; EUR-Lex lists the Convention as not yet in forceMay 134 months ago

Body
Council of Europe Committee of Ministers

Timeline

  1. May 13 4 months ago

    Decision (EU) 2026/1080 and the Convention text published in the Official Journal; EUR-Lex lists the Convention as not yet in force

  2. Apr 23 5 months ago

    Council of the EU adopts Decision (EU) 2026/1080 concluding the Convention on behalf of the EU

  3. Mar 11 6 months ago

    European Parliament consents to the EU concluding the Convention (T10-0071/2026)

  4. May 15, 2025 1 year ago

    Ukraine signs

  5. Mar 26, 2025 1 year ago

    Switzerland signs

  6. Feb 27, 2025 1 year ago

    Liechtenstein signs

  7. Feb 11, 2025 1 year ago

    Canada signs

  8. Sep 5, 2024 2 years ago

    Opened for signature in Vilnius at an informal conference of Council of Europe justice ministers; signed that day by the European Commission on behalf of the EU and by the United Kingdom

  9. Aug 28, 2024 2 years ago

    Council of the EU adopts Decision (EU) 2024/2218 authorising signature on behalf of the Union

  10. May 17, 2024 2 years ago

    Negotiations concluded; text initialled and adopted by the Committee of Ministers