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DRAFT RECOMMENDATION (14941/2025 – C100369/2025 – 2025/0231(NLE))

On the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime; Strengthening International Cooperation for Combating Certain Crimes Committed by Means of Information and Communications Technology Systems and for the Sharing of Evidence in Electronic Form of Serious Crimes

LIBE-PR-785296

Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs · Rapporteur: Moritz Körner

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The draft report recommends that Parliament give its consent to the Council decision concluding the UN Convention against Cybercrime on behalf of the EU. It stresses the importance of safeguards in the convention to protect fundamental rights and values during its application. It argues that EU ratification would let the EU shape implementation and promote human rights, democracy, and the rule of law internationally.

Committee position. The rapporteur recommends that Parliament give its consent to the conclusion of the UN Cybercrime Convention.

Key points

  1. Parliament gives its consent to the conclusion of the UN Cybercrime Convention.
  2. The convention is seen as an important instrument for strengthening international cooperation and reinforcing human rights among parties.
  3. The convention prompted criticism from civil society and service providers regarding protection of fundamental rights and values.
  4. Making use of the safeguards provided in the convention will be key in its application by competent authorities.
  5. EU ratification would allow the EU to take a leading role in shaping implementation and promoting democratic values.
  6. The EU could shape trustworthy international cooperation, preventing abuse of the digital space while enhancing human rights.

Who is affected

  • The European Union and its member states, which would be bound by the convention upon conclusion.
  • Civil society and service providers, who had concerns about fundamental rights protections.

Legal basis: Article 82(1) and (2), Article 83(1), Article 87(2), and Article 218(6) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union