Anti-terrorism Convention enters into force[fr][de] 

Following the announcement, on 1 June 2007, that its Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism has entered into force, Council of Europe Secretary-General Terry Davis said: "This new weapon provides a robust and effective response to the threat of terrorism. It allows our governments to act early and effectively to stop terrorists before they can carry out their attacks."

The Convention is the first international treaty to establish as criminal offences several activities which may lead to acts of terrorism, such as incitement, recruitment and training. It also reinforces international co-operation in the prevention of terrorism by modifying existing arrangements for extradition and mutual assistance. 

The Convention was opened for signature at the Third Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Council of Europe in Warsaw in May 2005. It has served as a precursor to counter-terrorism efforts at the global level and was followed by the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 1624(2005), which echoes the Council of Europe's approach to the fight against terrorism. 

To date, it has been signed by 39 countries, and ratified by seven: Albania, Bulgaria, Denmark, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Ukraine.