The European Convention on Human Rights - Chişinău Declaration - 15 May 2026

 

The 46 member states of the Council of Europe, including UK, have adopted a non-binding political declaration clarifying the operation of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), with particular relevance to immigration and asylum law.

The Declaration is referred to as the Chişinău Declaration following its adoption in the Moldovan capital. It signals a shared position among member states on how the Convention should be interpreted and applied, including by domestic courts and the European Court of Human Rights.

New Council of Europe declaration clarifies ECHR interpretation in immigration and asylum law | Electronic Immigration Network

and see the UK government Press Release

Reforms to secure British borders to be agreed by Foreign Ministers in Moldova this week - GOV.UK