The Parliamentary Assembly's Recommendation 2270 emphasizes the importance of ensuring access to historical documents as a fundamental aspect of the right to freedom of information. It calls on the Committee of Ministers to adopt a recommendation for member States that outlines key principles for accessing historical documents, including the conditions for access by researchers and the public, procedures for requesting documents, oversight mechanisms for non-disclosure, and support for remembrance initiatives. Additionally, it encourages greater international collaboration in sharing historical information and promotes the signing and ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on Access to Official Documents to enhance access to public records.