CoE Framework Convention on AI opened for signature

CETS No. 225 was opened for signature in Vilnius.

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This update belongs to CoE AI Framework Convention. Read the parent policy page for the full instrument.

What changed

Fact

Opening for signature starts the accession path; entry into force still requires the Article 30 threshold.

CETS No. 225 was opened for signature in Vilnius.

Operational consequence

Analysis

Created the first binding multilateral AI human-rights treaty text.

The consequence statement is limited to what the linked evidence and event record support.

Supporting passages

Fact

Exact quotes below are taken from evidence rows attached to this update.

CoE Framework Convention aims to keep AI consistent with human rights, democracy and the rule of law. Article 1(1) states the Convention’s aim for activities across the AI lifecycle.
CoE Framework Convention sets a five-party entry-into-force rule. Article 30(3) requires five consenting parties, including at least three Council of Europe member States.

The provisions of this Convention aim to ensure that activities within the lifecycle of artificial intelligence systems are fully consistent with human rights, democracy and the rule of law.
CETS No. 225 · Article 1(1)

This Convention shall enter into force on the first day of the month following the expiration of a period of three months after the date on which five signatories, including at least three member States of the Council of Europe, have expressed their consent to be bound by this Convention…
CETS No. 225 · Article 30(3)

Limits

Aim language is not itself an entry-into-force finding. Ratification status must be checked separately.

An update page records a dated change. It does not replace the full vehicle text or later amendments.

Parent policy

Instrument

regulation · Opened for signature

Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence (CETS No. 225)

First binding multilateral AI treaty focused on human rights, democracy and the rule of law.

Evidence

Source basis

Direct sourceOpen evidence record

CoE Framework Convention aims to keep AI consistent with human rights, democracy and the rule of law

Article 1(1) states the Convention’s aim for activities across the AI lifecycle.

The provisions of this Convention aim to ensure that activities within the lifecycle of artificial intelligence systems are fully consistent with human rights, democracy and the rule of law.

Council of Europe · CETS No. 225 · Article 1(1)

Direct sourceOpen evidence record

CoE Framework Convention sets a five-party entry-into-force rule

Article 30(3) requires five consenting parties, including at least three Council of Europe member States.

This Convention shall enter into force on the first day of the month following the expiration of a period of three months after the date on which five signatories, including at least three member States of the Council of Europe, have expressed their consent to be bound by this Convention…

Council of Europe · CETS No. 225 · Article 30(3)