The European Commission for Democracy through Law - better known as the Venice Commission - is the Council of Europe’s advisory body on constitutional matters.
It is an enlarged agreement, counting 61 members: the 46 Council of Europe member States, plus 15 others. The Commission assembles, develops and disseminates the constitutional and legal experience of its member States, contributing to a common constitutional heritage. (more...)
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This brochure, available in several languages, presents the core principles of the Rule of Law. It is designed for a broader readership and provides a clear and structured overview of why the Rule of Law matters and how it operates in practice.
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