European Convention

European Convention may refer to:

  • The European Convention (child abduction)
  • The European Convention on Human Rights, a human rights treaty.
  • The European Convention (1999-2000) which drafted the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union
  • The Convention on the Future of Europe which drafted the Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe
    • In general usage, a new "European Convention" can be called to draft a new EU treaty, uniquely composed of national EU governments, national MPs, MEPs and the European Commission.

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