My best congratulations to Professor Wojciech Sadurski on his appointment to the Venice Commission by the Polish government. Well deserved, Wojtek! The Commission will be much richer, because of your expertise.

The Venice Commission (officially the European Commission for Democracy through Law) is the Council of Europe’s top advisory body on constitutional matters.

Core Function & Role

Constitutional Advisory: It provides independent legal advice to member states, helping them align their legal and institutional structures with international standards for democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.

Independence: It is widely recognized for its objectivity and unique working method based on dialogue with national authorities and stakeholders.

Impact: The Commission develops standards through reports and guidelines, such as the Venice Principles for protecting the Ombudsman institution.
Membership

The Commission currently includes 61 member states:

The 46 member states of the Council of Europe.
15 other countries, including the United States, Canada, Brazil, South Korea, and Israel.