Germany

Germany and the Council of Europe

Membership of the Council of Europe: 13 July 1950

Entry into force of the European Convention on Human Rights: 3 September 1953

First case under supervision of execution: König (6232/73) Judgment final on 28 June 1978

The country factsheet contains summaries of a selection of main reforms and achievements reported by the respondent state, which led to the closure of cases pending before the Committee of Ministers (main achievements). It also provides an overview of the most important issues currently pending under the Committee of Ministers' supervision (main issues pending).

Country factsheet of Germany