Although non-European states are not considered eligible to be members, they may enjoy varying degrees of integration with the EU, set out by international agreements.

The Convention is open for signature by other non-European states.

Where non-European states and rulers were concerned there were still sometimes considerable efforts to impress by ostentatious display and pompous ceremonial.

But apart from the United States she was the only non-European state which could claim anything like this status.

This form of cooperation also allows some activities to include non-European states as full-fledged participants.

However, some non-European states have different degrees of integration with the EU stipulated by agreements, always short of membership.

The Institute also works closely with non-European states, particularly with the United States and Israel.

On 8 July 2005 Canada became the only non-European state to sign the convention.

It might not be appropriate to adjust the composition of that body, as doing so is bound to give rise to strong feelings in various European and non-European states.

Further accessions by other non-European states are planned.