There has been no instance since 1997 of capital punishment in any part of the geographical area made up by the 47 member countries of the Council of Europe, including the European Union Member States.
Euroopa Nõukogu 46 liikmesriigis, millest 27 on Euroopa Liidu liikmesriigid, ei ole surmanuhtlust rakendatud alates 1997. aastast.