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What is the procedure for the EU to join the ECHR?

April 26, 2017echr EU join procedure

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What is the procedure for the EU to join the ECHR?

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According to Article 218 (8) TFEU, the agreement on accession shall be concluded unanimously by the Council; it shall also be approved by all 47 existing contracting parties to the ECHR in accordance with their respective constitutional requirements. Pursuant to Article 218 (6) (a) (ii) TFEU, the Council shall obtain the consent of the European Parliament for concluding the agreement on the EU accession. Article 218 (10) TFEU provides for the European Parliament to be fully informed of all stages of the negotiations.