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
AdoptedIntroducedCommitteeFloorLawAdoptedDecision (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
Timeline
May 13 4 months ago
Apr 23 5 months ago
Council of the EU adopts Decision (EU) 2026/1080 concluding the Convention on behalf of the EU
Mar 11 6 months ago
European Parliament consents to the EU concluding the Convention (T10-0071/2026)
May 15, 2025 1 year ago
Mar 26, 2025 1 year ago
Feb 27, 2025 1 year ago
Feb 11, 2025 1 year ago
Sep 5, 2024 2 years ago
Aug 28, 2024 2 years ago
Council of the EU adopts Decision (EU) 2024/2218 authorising signature on behalf of the Union
May 17, 2024 2 years ago
Negotiations concluded; text initialled and adopted by the Committee of Ministers