Considering that the personal and material scope of the Convention and the substantive provisions of the Convention coincide to a large extent with Regulation (EU) 2024/1689, which is complemented by other relevant Union acquis, the conclusion of the Convention may affect common Union rules or alter their scope within the meaning of Article 3(2) TFEU. Such other relevant Union acquis includes legal acts which aim to implement fundamental rights enshrined in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, such as: Union non-discrimination legislation, including Council Directives 2000/43/EC and 2000/78/EC; the Union acquis on the protection of personal data, including Regulations (EU) 2016/679 and (EU) 2022/2065 of the European Parliament and the Council aiming to ensure a safe, predictable and trusted online environment where fundamental rights, including the right to freedom of expression and the right to receive and impart information, are respected; Regulation (EU) 2024/900 of the European Parliament and the Council; and product safety legislation and legislation on liability for defective products, including Council Directive 85/374/EEC. The Union therefore enjoys exclusive external competence to conclude the Convention. Consequently, only the Union should become a party to the Convention.
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