Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe approve HUDERIA Model

Primary source (rm.coe.int) dated 25 February 2026 in COE. See linked source for full text.

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11 FEB 2026 · Standard / Framework

Council of Europe publishes policy guidelines on AI and algorithm-driven discrimination for equality bodies and other national human rights structures

As artificial intelligence and automated decision-making systems become embedded in public administration and key private sectors, these guidelines empower equality bodies to identify, prevent and address discrimination, ensuring AI deployment complies with fundamental rights across Europe.Public administrations across Europe are using artificial intelligence (AI) and/or automated decision-making (ADM) systems in a wide range of policy areas, including migration, welfare, justice, education, employment, tax, law enforcement or healthcare. Such systems are also deployed in critical areas of the

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15 DEC 2025 · Other

Council of Europe Deputy Secretary General warns of AI threats to democracy

Primary source (coe.int) dated 15 December 2025 in COE. See linked source for full text.

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02 DEC 2025 · International Agreement

Switzerland to ratify Council of Europe Convention

Bern, 12.2.2025 - Switzerland intends to ratify the Council of Europe Convention on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and to make the necessary amendments to Swiss law. Work will also continue on the regulation of AI in specific sectors such as healthcare and transport. The Federal Council spoke out in favour of this approach at its meeting on 12 February.

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02 NOV 2025 · International Agreement

Canada and Japan sign Council of Europe’s global treaty on AI

Primary source (coe.int) dated 11 February 2025 in COE. See linked source for full text.

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12 SEP 2025 · Standard / Framework

Bosnia and Herzegovina signs the Council of Europe’s Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence

Primary source (coe.int) dated 9 December 2025 in COE. See linked source for full text.

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27 MAR 2025 · International Agreement

Switzerland signs Council of Europe's AI Convention

Primary source (uvek.admin.ch) dated 27 March 2025 in COE. See linked source for full text.

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06 MAR 2025 · Law / Act

European Commission seeks approval to conclude the Council of Europe AI Convention through the EU AI Act

Primary source (ec.europa.eu): Register of Commission Documents.

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09 FEB 2025 · International Agreement

Uruguay signs Council of Europe’s global AI treaty

Primary source (coe.int) dated 2 September 2025 in COE. See linked source for full text.

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28 NOV 2024 · Other

Council of Europe releases HUDERIA methodology for AI

Primary source (rm.coe.int) dated 28 November 2024 in COE. See linked source for full text.

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17 MAY 2024 · International Agreement

Council of Europe adopts first international treaty on artificial intelligence

Primary source (coe.int) dated 17 May 2024 in COE. See linked source for full text.

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09 MAY 2024 · International Agreement

Council of Europe opens first ever global treaty on AI for signature

Primary source (coe.int) dated 5 September 2024 in COE. See linked source for full text.

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15 MAR 2024 · Law / Act

Council of Europe finalises Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law Framework Convention

Primary source (coe.int) dated 15 March 2024 in COE. See linked source for full text.

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Council of Europe contributes to WSIS event on public trust and AI procurement - Artificial Intelligence - www.coe.int

Secretariat represented the digital development unit at a WSIS event on PUBLIC TRUST & AI PROCUREMENT organised by Women at the Table. The Secretariat recalled the importance of the Framework.... Latest news of the Council of Europe's work related to AI

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Council of Europe participates in AI for Good 2026 High-Level Roundtable - Artificial Intelligence - www.coe.int

Mr Matthias KLOTH, Head of Digital Governance and Sport Department, represented the Council of Europe at the AI for Good 2026 High-Level Roundtable — AI Foundation: Digital Trust and AI Infrastructure for All. The roundtable brought together an exceptionally senior and diverse group of leaders, ranging from government representatives, industry, international organisations, as well as academia and civil society. Mr KLOTH in his intervention highlighted the role of the Council of Europe’s Frame...

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Council of Europe contributes to Global Dialogue on AI Governance side event - Artificial Intelligence - www.coe.int

In his intervention, Mr KLOTH provided input on what are the most important human rights and governance priorities that the United Nations Global Dialogue on AI Governance should take into account under Theme 4: Human Rights, Transparency and Accountability, and in particular, what lessons from the Council of Europe’s Framework Convention on AI could inform the development of coherent and effective global AI governance.

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Advancing data protection and AI governance in the Southern Mediterranean region - Artificial Intelligence - www.coe.int

This regional conference on “data protection authorities and national authorities responsible for AI governance in the Southern Mediterranean region” provided a platform for strengthening regional dialogue, international cooperation and peer-to-peer exchanges on emerging challenges and practical experiences at the intersection of data protection and artificial intelligence.

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The Steering Committee on Democracy (CDDEM) take note of the study on Generative AI and Democracy - Steering Committee on Democracy - CDDEM

Strasbourg, France 19 June 2026

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Council of Europe HELP for Ukraine Project reviews Key Results and Priorities for 2026 - Council of Europe Office in Ukraine

The tutored courses addressed Ukraine’s most pressing legal and human rights priorities, including war-related and post-war challenges, including artificial intelligence and human rights, anti-corruption, trafficking in human beings, deportation of children during armed conflicts, mental health and human rights, pre-trial investigation and the ECHR, the rights of persons with disabilities, and the interplay between the European Convention on Human Rights and the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.

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Council of Europe and Artificial Intelligence - Artificial Intelligence - www.coe.int

The Council of Europe has participated in the 2026 European Dialogue on internet governance... ... Mr Mario Fernandez Ramos, Chair of the CDNET and Professor of Constitutional Law at the... ... Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents both significant benefits and risks. It is the role of the Council of Europe to ensure that human rights, democracy and the rule of law are respected, protected and promoted in the digital environment. The Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intell...

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The Rule of Law and why it matters Explained - Portal - www.coe.int

The principles are illustrated by concrete everyday examples of what the rule of law is beyond the legal definitions – ranging from employment contracts and business regulations to media freedom and artificial intelligence – to demonstrate why the rule of law matters for everyone and how societies can strengthen adherence to the rule of law.

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Parliamentary Assembly warns of risks of AI but also highlights its democratic potential - Portal

Parliamentarians urged Council of Europe member and observer states to ratify the Council of Europe Framework Convention on artificial intelligence and human rights, democracy and the rule of law .

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Side Event to Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) 2026 - Human Rights and Rule of Law - www.coe.int

• Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence: The Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law shapes AI governance , crucial as Ukraine integrates advanced technologies in infrastructure and government services.

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Everything you wanted to know about the rule of law but were afraid to ask - Portal

The principles are explained simply but not simplistically, and are illustrated by concrete everyday examples of the rule of law, ranging from employment contracts and business regulations to media freedom and artificial intelligence, to demonstrate why the rule of law matters for everyone, and how societies can strengthen adherence to the rule of law.

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North Macedonia will sign Council of Europe’s landmark AI convention - Portal

A highlight of the visit will be the signature ceremony on Friday 8 May of the Council of Europe Framework Convention on artificial intelligence and human rights, democracy and the rule of law, marking North Macedonia’s commitment to ensuring that technological innovation remains firmly anchored in fundamental rights.

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Committee warns of risks but highlights democratic potential of AI

The committee urges member and observer states to ratify the Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law , and calls for stronger safeguards against misuse of AI, including ...

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European Union ratifies the Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence - Artificial Intelligence

Back European Union ratifies the ... Council of Europe, the European Union ratified the Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law (CETS No....

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The Steering Committee for Education (CDEDU) approves a landmark framework on AI Literacy - Education

The Steering Committee for Education (CDEDU) of the Council of Europe approved at its 9th Plenary Session (18–20 March 2026, Strasbourg) a draft Recommendation on Artificial Intelligence...

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Council of Europe Contributes to the Privacy Symposium 2026 - Artificial Intelligence - www.coe.int

During his intervention Mr Mario HERNÁNDEZ RAMOS underscored the transformative impact of AI across sectors and emphasised the general principles and standards enshrined in the Council of Europe Framework Convention on AI and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law.

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Thematic Conference - Steering Committee on New and Emerging Digital Technologies - Artificial Intelligence - www.coe.int

He is a former Chair (2021-2024) and former Vice-Chair (2024-2025) of the Council of Europe’s Committee on AI (CAI), which negotiated and adopted the Framework Convention. He is a Bureau Member of the Council of Europe’s Steering Committee on Media and Information Society (he was its Chair in 2018-19 and Vice-Chair in 2020-21). He chaired several CDMSI expert groups. He has also been a member of the bureau of the CoE’s Ad Hoc Committee on Artificial Intelligence in 2019-2021.

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