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Additional Protocol to the European Social Charter, COE, 1988
Entry into force: Friday, September 4, 1992
Adoption date: May 5, 1988
Adoption place: Strasbourg
Depositary: Secrétaire Général du Conseil de l'Europe
Signed by 23 countries, ratified by 13 countries
Signatory countries
| Country | Signature date | Ratification date * | Reservation / Declaration | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Austria
|
Dec 4, 1990 |
- |
- |
|
 Belgium
|
May 20, 1992 |
Jun 23, 2003 |
Declaration made at the time of deposit of the instrument of ratification on 23 June 2003 - Or. Fr.
In accordance with article 5, paragraphe 2, of the Additional Protocol, Belgium declares that it does not consider itself bound by Article 4. Période d'effet : 22/7/2003 - Déclaration ci-dessus relative aux articles : 5 |
|
 Croatia
|
Mar 8, 1999 |
Feb 26, 2003 |
Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 26 February 2003 - Or. Engl.
The Republic of Croatia declares, in accordance with Article 5, paragraph 1, of the Additional Protocol to the European Social Charter, that it considers itself bound by Articles 1, 2 and 3 of Part II of the Additional Protocol. Période d'effet : 28/3/2003 - Déclaration ci-dessus relative aux articles : 5 |
|
 Cyprus
|
May 5, 1988 |
- |
- |
|
 Czech Republic
|
May 27, 1992 |
Nov 17, 1999 |
Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 17 November 1999 - Or. Eng.
In accordance with the provisions of Article 5 of the Additional Protocol of the European Social Charter: 1. the Czech Republic undertakes to pursue the aims stated in Part I of the Additional Protocol of the European Social Charter; 2. the Czech Republic considers itself bound by the following provisions of the Additional Protocol of the European Social Charter: Article 1 Article 2 Article 3 Article 4. Période d'effet : 17/12/1999 - Déclaration ci-dessus relative aux articles : 5 |
|
 Denmark
|
Aug 27, 1996 |
Aug 27, 1996 |
Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification, deposited on 27 August 1996 6 Or. Fr.
Denmark declares that, until further notice, the Protocol shall not apply to the Faroe Islands and to Greenland. Period covered: 26/9/1996 - The preceding statement concerns Article(s) : 9 |
|
 Finland
|
Feb 9, 1990 |
Apr 29, 1991 |
Declaration contained in a letter from the Permanent Representative, dated 29 April 1991, handed to the Secretary general at the time of deposit of the instrument of acceptance, on 29 April 1991 - Or. Engl.
The Government of Finland considers itself bound by the following Articles of the Protocol : Articles 1 to 4. Période d'effet : 4/9/1992 - Déclaration ci-dessus relative aux articles : 5 |
|
 France
|
Jun 22, 1989 |
- |
Reservation made at the time of signature, on 22 June 1989 - Or. Fr.
Non-contributory benefits provided for by French law subject to a condition of nationality shall only be awarded to nationals of the member States of the European Community and of those States which have concluded a convention on reciprocity with France on the award of equivalent non-contributory benefits to French nationals residing in those States. The preceding statement concerns Article(s) : - Declaration made at the time of signature, on 22 June 1989 - Or. Fr. This Protocol shall apply not only to the French metropolitan territory (Article 9, paragraph 1), but also to the French overseas departments. The preceding statement concerns Article(s) : 9 |
|
 Germany
|
May 5, 1988 |
- |
- |
|
 Greece
|
May 5, 1988 |
Jun 18, 1998 |
- |
|
 Hungary
|
Oct 7, 2004 |
Jun 1, 2005 |
Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 1 June 2005 - Or. Engl.
Pursuant to Article 5, paragraph 1.b, of the Protocol, the Republic of Hungary considers itself bound by Articles 1, 2 and 3 of the Additional Protocol. Période d'effet : 1/7/2005 - Déclaration ci-dessus relative aux articles : 5 |
|
 Iceland
|
May 5, 1988 |
- |
- |
|
 Italy
|
May 5, 1988 |
May 26, 1994 |
Declaration contained in a letter from the Permanent Representative of Italy, dated 26 May 1994, handed to the Secretary General at the time of deposit of the instrument of ratification, on 26 May 1994 - Or. Fr. The Government of Italy declares that the provisions of Article 4, paragraph 2, letter a, are to be understood as having a programmatic character. Période d'effet : 25/6/1994 - Déclaration ci-dessus relative aux articles : - |
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 Latvia
|
May 29, 1997 |
- |
- |
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 Luxembourg
|
May 5, 1988 |
- |
- |
|
 Netherlands
|
Jun 14, 1990 |
Aug 5, 1992 |
Declaration contained in the instrument of acceptance deposited on 5 August 1992 - Or. Engl.
The Netherlands accepts the Additional Protocol for the Kingdom in Europe and Aruba. Period covered: 4/9/1992 - The preceding statement concerns Article(s) : 9 Declaration contained in the instrument of acceptance deposited on 5 August 1992 - Or. Engl. In accordance with Article 5, paragraph 1, subparagraph b of the Additional Protocol, the Kingdom of the Netherlands considers itself bound by Articles 1, 2 and 3 of Part II of the Additional Protocol with regard to the Kingdom in Europe Period covered: 4/9/1992 - The preceding statement concerns Article(s) : 9 Declaration contained in the instrument of acceptance deposited on 5 August 1992 - Or. Engl. In accordance with Article 5, paragraph 1, subparagraph b of the Additional Protocol, the Kingdom of the Netherlands considers itself bound by article 1 of Part II with regard to Aruba. Period covered: 4/9/1992 - The preceding statement concerns Article(s) : 9 Declaration from the Minister for Foreign Affairs dated 28 September 1992, registered at the Secretariat General on 12 October 1992 - Or. Engl. The Kingdom of the Netherlands accepts the Additional Protocol for the Netherlands Antilles. Period covered: 11/11/1992 - The preceding statement concerns Article(s) : 9 Declaration from the Minister for Foreign Affairs dated 28 September 1992, registered at the Secretariat General on 12 October 1992 - Or. Engl. br> In accordance with Article 5, paragraph 1, sub b, of the Additional Protocol, the Kingdom of the Netherlands considers itself bound by Article 1 of Part II with regard to the Netherlands Antilles. Period covered: 11/11/1992 - The preceding statement concerns Article(s) : 9 |
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 Norway
|
Dec 10, 1993 |
Dec 10, 1993 |
Declaration contained in the instrument of approval, deposited on 10 December 1993 - Or. Engl. The Protocol shall not apply to Svalbard, Jan Mayen and the Norwegian Antarctic Dependencies. Period covered: 9/1/1994 - The preceding statement concerns Article(s) : 9 |
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 Slovakia
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May 27, 1992 |
Jun 22, 1998 |
- |
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 Slovenia
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Oct 11, 1997 |
- |
- |
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 Spain
|
May 5, 1988 |
Jan 24, 2000 |
- |
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 Sweden
|
May 5, 1988 |
May 5, 1989 |
- |
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 The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
|
May 5, 1998 |
- |
- |
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 Turkey
|
May 5, 1988 |
- |
- |
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