Passed, not yet in force
CETS 225
Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law (CETS No. 225)
Key dates
- Introduced
- n/a
- Signed or adopted
- Sep 5, 2024
- Effective
- n/a
- Next step
- None scheduled
Scope
States and the EU that ratify it, for activities across the SI lifecycle that may affect human rights, democracy and the rule of law.
Penalties
No penalties: this measure has no binding enforcement.
What it requires
- Parties adopt measures so SI activities respect human rights, democracy and the rule of law
- Enters into force three months after five ratifications, at least three by Council of Europe member states
- Signatories include the EU, UK, US, Canada, Japan, Israel, Norway, Switzerland and Ukraine
- EU ratification deposited May 15, 2026; Bosnia and Herzegovina signed December 9, 2025 and North Macedonia May 8, 2026
Sources
- The Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence Council of Europe
- Recent Changes for Treaties: May Council of Europe Treaty Office
- EU Formally Ratifies Council of Europe AI Framework Convention (May 2026) Fix the AI GAP · May 24, 2026
- Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence Wikipedia