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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 04-12-1990 | ||||
| Belgium | 20-05-1992 | 23-06-2003 (R) | 22-07-2003 | ||
| Croatia | 08-03-1999 | 26-02-2003 (R) | 28-03-2003 | ||
| Cyprus | 05-05-1988 | ||||
| Czech Republic | 27-05-1992 | 17-11-1999 (R) | 17-12-1999 | ||
| Czechoslovakia (<01-01-1993) | 27-05-1992 | ||||
| Denmark | 27-08-1996 | 27-08-1996 (R) | 26-09-1996 | ||
| Finland | 09-02-1990 | 29-04-1991 (R) | 04-09-1992 | ||
| France | 22-06-1989 | ||||
| Germany | 05-05-1988 | ||||
| Greece | 05-05-1988 | 18-06-1998 (R) | 17-07-1998 | ||
| Hungary | 07-10-2004 | 01-06-2005 (R) | 01-07-2005 | ||
| Iceland | 05-05-1988 | ||||
| Italy | 05-05-1988 | 26-05-1994 (R) | 25-06-1994 | ||
| Latvia | 29-05-1997 | ||||
| Luxembourg | 05-05-1988 | ||||
| Netherlands, the Kingdom of the | 14-06-1990 | 05-08-1992 (R) | 04-09-1992 | ||
| North Macedonia | 05-05-1998 | ||||
| Norway | 10-12-1993 | 10-12-1993 (R) | 09-01-1994 | ||
| Slovakia | 27-05-1992 | 22-06-1998 (R) | 21-07-1998 | ||
| Slovenia | 11-10-1997 | ||||
| Spain | 05-05-1988 | 24-01-2000 (R) | 23-02-2000 | ||
| Sweden | 05-05-1988 | 05-05-1989 (R) | 04-09-1992 | ||
| Türkiye | 05-05-1988 |
Parties with reservations, declarations and objections
| Party | Reservations / Declarations | Objections |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | Yes | No |
| Croatia | Yes | No |
| Czech Republic | Yes | No |
| Denmark | Yes | No |
| Finland | Yes | No |
| France | Yes | No |
| Hungary | Yes | No |
| Italy | Yes | No |
| Netherlands, the Kingdom of the | Yes | No |
| Norway | Yes | No |
Belgium
23-06-2003
In accordance with article 5, paragraph 2, of the Additional Protocol, Belgium declares
that it does not consider itself bound by Article 4.
Croatia
26-02-2003
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.
Czech Republic
17-11-1999
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.
Denmark
27-08-1996
Denmark declares that, until further notice, the Protocol shall not apply to the Faroe
Islands and to Greenland.
Finland
29-04-1991
The Government of Finland considers itself bound by the following Articles of the
Protocol :
Articles 1 to 4.
France
22-06-1989
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.
This Protocol shall apply not only to the French metropolitan territory (Article 9,
paragraph 1), but also to the French overseas departments.
Hungary
01-06-2005
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.
Italy
26-05-1994
The Government of Italy declares that the provisions of Article 4, paragraph 2, letter
a, are to be understood as having a programmatic character.
Netherlands, the Kingdom of the
05-08-1992
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.
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.
12-10-1992
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.
Norway
10-12-1993
The Protocol shall not apply to Svalbard, Jan Mayen and the Norwegian Antarctic Dependencies.