Switzerland: Federal Council announced decision to sign Council of Europe Convention on Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law

On 12 February, the Swiss Federal Council announced its decision to sign the Council of Europe Convention on Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law. s part of its outlined regulatory strategy, Switzerland plans to align domestic law with the Convention's requirements and participate in the international development of AI governance standards. The Convention establishes requirements in areas such as transparency and non-discrimination in the use of AI and machine learning. Swiss authorities will prepare the necessary legislative amendments and formulate implementation measures by the end of 2026.