It was concluded in 2019, and entered into force on 1 September 2023 for the European Union (applicable in all 27 Member States, except Denmark) and Ukraine.

As the negotiators were not able to come to a consensus on such a convention, the scope of the work was reduced to jurisdiction and recognition of decisions based on a choice of court agreement between the parties.

Also Regional Economic Integration Organizations (such as the European Union) can become a party if such an organisation governs recognition of judgments.

The convention was signed on the day of its conclusion by Uruguay,[3] in 2020 by Ukraine,[7] in 2021 by Israel,[1] Costa Rica[1] and Russia,[1] in 2022 by the United States[1], in 2023 by Montenegro[8] and North Macedonia.

[1] The EU acceded in August 2022 with regards to all its members except Denmark and Ukraine ratified on the same day, thus triggering entry into force on 1 September 2023.