The UN Arms Trade Treaty (ATT)

This procedure concerns the European Union's involvement in negotiating a global treaty under the United Nations to regulate the international trade of conventional weapons. The goal is to establish common international standards for the transfer of arms to prevent their diversion to the illicit market and stop human rights abuses.

The treaty affects governments and arms exporters by introducing stricter controls and reporting requirements. It aims to reduce the illegal flow of weapons and ensure that arms transfers do not contribute to instability or war crimes.