The founding act of the Conference for Security and Cooperation in Europe included under its principles:
“VII. Respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, including the freedom of thought, conscience, religion or belief”
| Recognition of CO | Recognised |
| Length/terms of service | Recognised |
| Discrimination | Recognised |
| Time limits | Recognised |
| in-service objection | Recognised |
| Selective objection | Recognised |
| Repeated punishment | Recognised |
| CO to military taxation | Recognised |