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The Union of Local Authorities in Israel has also observer status with the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities since June 1994.

• the European Convention on the Equivalence of Diplomas leading to Admission to Universities
• the European Convention relating to the Formalities required for Patent Applications
• the European Convention on the International Classification of Patents for Inventions
• the Agreement on the Exchange of War Cripples between Member Countries of the Council of Europe with a view to Medical Treatment
• the European Convention on Extradition
• the European Agreement concerning Programme Exchanges by means of Television Films
• the European Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters
• the Convention on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons
• the Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education in the European Region
• the Second Additional Protocol to the European Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters
• the Council of Europe Convention on the counterfeiting of medical products and similar crimes involving threats to public health

Israel takes part:

• as a full member, in the European Commission for Democracy through Law (Venice Commission) since 1 May 2008
• as an observer, in the European Pharmacopoeia Commission (EDQM) since 29 June 2005.

Israel is granted observer status with :

• the Committee of Experts on the Evaluation of Anti-Money Laundering Measures and the Financing of Terrorism (MONEYVAL)
• the Committee of Legal Advisers on Public International Law (CAHDI).

Israel regularly participates in the work of the Steering Committee on Bioethics (CDBI).