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05/18/2026

Council of Europe’s Framework Convention on AI published in Official Journal

The Council of Europe’s Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law has been published the in the EU’s Official Journal

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11/19/2025

EU endorses Council of Europe AI equality recommendation

Council Decision (EU) 2025/2350 backs the Council of Europe’s AI equality recommendation, provided it stays fully consistent with the EU AI Act and imposes no additional obligations.

09/16/2024

Council of Europe Opens AI Treaty for Signature

The Council of Europe has launched the first legally binding AI treaty to ensure compliance with human rights, democracy, and the rule of law.

06/13/2024

Council of Europe Adopts Convention on Artificial Intelligence

The Council of Europe adopted the first legally binding international AI treaty, aligning closely with the EU AI Act and promoting human rights, democracy, and the rule of law.