Several bodies or treaties are known as European Convention.

Bodies of the European Union

* European Convention (1999–2000) which drafted the: ** '' Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union'' (2000 / 2009) * Convention on the Future of Europe (2001–2003) which drafted the: ** ''

Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe The Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe (TCE; commonly referred to as the European Constitution or as the Constitutional Treaty) was an unratified international treaty intended to create a consolidated constitution for the European U ...

'' (2004), rewritten into the

Treaty of Lisbon The Treaty of Lisbon (initially known as the Reform Treaty) is an international agreement that amends the two treaties which form the constitutional basis of the European Union (EU). The Treaty of Lisbon, which was signed by the EU member sta ...

(2007 / 2009)

A body for amending the Treaties of the European Union

* European Convention, called to draft a new or amend an existing ''

Treaty of the European Union The Treaty on European Union, commonly known as the Maastricht Treaty, is the foundation treaty of the European Union (EU). Concluded in 1992 between the then-twelve member states of the European Communities, it announced "a new stage in the pr ...

'', uniquely composed of representatives of the national Parliaments, of the Heads of State or Government of the Member States, of the European Parliament and of the Commission, as regulated in the Art. 48 (3) of the ''

Treaty on European Union The Treaty on European Union (2007) is one of the primary Treaties of the European Union, alongside the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU). The TEU form the basis of EU law, by setting out general principles of the EU's pu ...

( Lisbon Treaty)''

European treaties

The most known one is the: * ''

European Convention on Human Rights The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR; formally the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms) is an international convention to protect human rights and political freedoms in Europe. Drafted in 1950 by t ...

(ECHR)'', formally: ''European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms'', a human rights treaty (1950 / 1953) Other treaties or organizations include: * European Convention for Constructional Steelwork (ECCS) *

European Convention for the Protection of Pet Animals The European Convention for the Protection of Pet Animals is a treaty of the Council of Europe to promote the welfare of pet animals and ensure minimum standards for their treatment and protection. The treaty was signed in 1987 and became effecti ...

* European Convention on Bioethics * European Convention on Cinematographic Co-production * European Convention on Extradition *

European Convention on Information on Foreign Law The European Convention on Information on Foreign Law is a 1968 Council of Europe treaty whereby states agree to procedures for the mandatory provision of information when a state requests information on the legal system of another state. Content ...

* European Convention on International Commercial Arbitration * European Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters *

European Convention on Nationality The European Convention on Nationality ( E.T.S. No. 166) was signed in Strasbourg on 6 November 1997. It is a comprehensive convention of the Council of Europe dealing with the law of nationality. The convention is open for signature by the m ...

European Convention relating to the Formalities required for Patent Applications The European Convention relating to the formalities required for patent applications was signed at Paris on December 11, 1953. Its aim was to "simplify and unify, as far as it is possible, the formalities required by the various national legislatio ...

Bodies of the European Union

A body for amending the Treaties of the European Union

European treaties

See also