The year 2025 marked the 35th year of existence of the European Commission for Democracy through Law, the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe.

events organised in 2025 to mark 35 Years of Democracy through Law

11 October 2025, Venice, Italy

To celebrate the Venice Commission’s 35 years of advising countries on constitutional and legal reforms, a high-level ceremony was held in the Palazzo Ducale in Venice, Italy, on 11 October 2025.

In addition, on the same day, the exhibition “Democracy through law: from the Serenissima Republic to the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe” was inaugurated. The exhibition was open to the public in Appartamenti del Doge in Palazzo Ducale until 6 January 2026.

 

4-6 June 2025, Strasbourg, France

Opening of the Exhibition “A user guide to the Rule of Law”:

 

15-16 May 2025, Milan, Italy

The International Conference "Venice Commission 1990-2025: Taking stock of 35 years for democracy through law" co-organised by the Venice Commission and the Bocconi University

 

12 March 2025, Venice, Italy

The International Conference “Lessons Learned and Learning Lessons: The Venice Commission’s Experience in Elaborating Transnationally Valid Constitutional Standards” co-organised by the Venice Commission and the International Association of Constitutional Law (IACL)

Posters "35th anniversary of the Venice Commssion”