The Accession of European Union to the European Convention on Human Rights

1 The Accession of the European Union to the European Convention on Human Rights 1. Abstract in English This diploma thesis focuses on the relationship between the European Union (EU) and the European Convention on Human Rights (Convention). Especially in the light of the renewed attempt of the EU's accession to the Convention. Introduction (First Chapter) explains in brief the current situation, motivation of the author and the goals of the thesis. Also, the sources and methods used are introduced. Second Chapter describes the rich history of both European Union and European Convention of Human rights, with respect to their interlocking nature in the area of human rights. Analyses instruments such as Lisbon Treaty and the Charter of fundamental rights of the European Union. Third Chapter analyses the Opinion 2/13 of the CJEU and its impact on the accession of the EU to the Convention. Situation before and after the adoption of the Opinion, with its implications for the future relationship between the EU and the Convention. The next major section of this Chapter are the most recent meetings between the EU and the Council of Europe and evaluation of the hitherto progress. Fourth Chapter compares level of protection procedurally. Fifth Chapter compares level of protection substantively, in relevant case-law..