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PartiesParties with a link have a reservation.
| Party | Signature | RatificationS=Signature without reservation or requirement of ratification R=Ratification, Acceptance, Approval or Notification A=Accession Su=Succession NK=Not Known | Entry into force | Renunciation | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 19-06-1980 | 31-07-1987 (R) | 01-04-1991 | ||
| Bulgaria | 08-11-2007 (A) | 15-01-2008 | |||
| Denmark | 10-03-1981 | 07-01-1986 (R) | 01-04-1991 | ||
| France | 19-06-1980 | 10-11-1983 (R) | 01-04-1991 | ||
| Germany | 19-06-1980 | 08-01-1987 (R) | 01-04-1991 | ||
| Ireland | 19-06-1980 | 29-10-1991 (R) | 01-01-1992 | ||
| Italy | 19-06-1980 | 25-06-1985 (R) | 01-04-1991 | ||
| Luxembourg | 19-06-1980 | 01-10-1986 (R) | 01-04-1991 | ||
| Netherlands, the Kingdom of the | 19-06-1980 | 21-06-1991 (R) | 01-09-1991 | ||
| Romania | 08-11-2007 (A) | 15-01-2008 | |||
| United Kingdom | 07-12-1981 | 29-01-1991 (R) | 01-04-1991 |
Extensions
Denmark
| Extended to | Entry into force | Termination |
|---|---|---|
| Faroes | 01-09-1986 |
United Kingdom
| Extended to | Entry into force | Termination |
|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar | 18-07-1994 |
Parties with reservations, declarations and objections
| Party | Reservations / Declarations | Objections |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | Yes | No |
| Ireland | Yes | No |
| Italy | Yes | No |
| Luxembourg | Yes | No |
| Netherlands, the Kingdom of the | Yes | No |
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
Germany
08-01-1987
The Federal Republic of Germany declares pursuant to Article 22 (1) (a) of the Convention that it will not apply the provisions of Article 7 (1) of the Convention. The Convention shall also apply to Land Berlin with effect from the date on which it enters into force for the Federal Republic of Germany.
Ireland
29-10-1991
Pursuant to Article 22(1)(a) of the Rome Convention of 19 June 1980 Ireland reserves
the right not to apply the provisions of Article 7(1) of the Convention.
Italy
25-06-1985
Under Article 22(1) (b) of the Convention, the Italian Republic has availed itself of the reservation in respect of Article 10(1) (e) thereof.
Luxembourg
01-10-1986
Pursuant to Article 22(1) (a) of the Convention, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg will not apply Article 7(1) of the Convention.
Netherlands, the Kingdom of the
21-06-1991
United Kingdom
29-01-1991
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has availed itself, pursuant to Article 22(1) (a) and (b) of the Convention, of the reservations relating to Article 7(1) and Article 10 (1) (e) of the same Convention. In accordance with Article 27(2) (b) the Convention applies to Gibraltar. This declaration is applicable as from 18 July 1994. Pursuant to Article 22(1) (a) and (b) of the Convention, the reservations concerning Article 7(1) and Article 10(1) (e) do not apply to Gibraltar.