Starting with 18 member states, all member states of the Council of Europe subsequently joined the Venice Commission in 2002. Since then, non-European states can also become full members. As of 2026, the commission counted 61 member states.
Full members The 18 founding members:
The 28 other member states of the Council of Europe:
Other member states (mostly outside of Europe), with their year of accession:
2004 2005 2006 2007 2007 2008 2009 2009 2010 2010 2012 United States 2013 - President Donald J. Trump announced the withdrawal from the Venice Commission in January 2026. The country will formally withdraw from the organization on 31 December 2026. 2014 2016 2019
Observers Observer members include:
Special status Special co-operation status:Members of the Venice Commission European Commission Organization of American States (OAS) Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe/ODIHR Palestinian National Authority
Former members Several states have left the Venice commission: Russia (1996-2022) - Expelled following its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
See also
Council of Europe
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