The CDDH ad hoc negotiation group (“47+1”) on EU accession to the European Convention on Human Rights held its 9th meeting from 23-25 March 2021 via videoconference. The Group discussed in particular proposals related to Article 53 of the Convention, the principle of mutual trust between the EU member states as well as the situation of EU acts in the area of the Common Foreign and Security Policy that are excluded from the jurisdiction of the Court of Justice of the European Union. In total, more than 108 delegates participated. The next meeting is scheduled for 29 June – 2 July 2021.