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Convention on the Reduction of Cases of Multiple Nationality and on Military Obligations in Cases of Multiple Nationality

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Not to be confused with European Convention on Nationality.

The Convention on the Reduction of Cases of Multiple Nationality and on Military Obligations in Cases of Multiple Nationality (E.T.S. No. 043) is a convention signed in 1963 by the Council of Europe with the stated aim of reducing cases of multiple nationalities.[1]

Background edit

The Convention aims to reduce as far as possible the number of cases of multiple nationality, as between Parties. It contains 2 chapters:[2]

  • Chapter I, "Reduction of cases of multiple nationality", lays down rules to reduce cases of multiple nationality in the case of the acquisition of a new nationality or the renunciation of one nationality, and the legal consequences for persons concerned, including minor persons.
  • Chapter II contains provisions on "Military obligations in cases of multiple nationality".

The convention came into force in 1968 following the ratification by Italy, the second state, after France.[3]

Signatories, ratifications and renunciations edit

As of 2020, 15 of the 47 states of Europe have signed the convention, 13 of whom went on to ratify it with five choosing to denounce it (or partially denounce it) between 2000 and 2011.[4] Denunciations by a party enter into force one year after the denunciation itself.

According to the Italian Government (the most recent to denounce chapter I of the convention): "The Italian government's denunciation of the 1963 Strasbourg Convention means that, as from June 4, 2010, Italian citizenship is no longer automatically lost for the Italians who become naturalised citizens of the countries signatories to that Convention."[5]

Following the (partial) denunciations of many countries, the full treaty - including chapter I - is only in force for Austria and the Netherlands.

State Signature[2] Ratification[2] Entry into force[2] Denunciation Chapter I Chapter II
Austria 06/05/1963 31/07/1975 01/09/1975 In force  Y  Y
Belgium 05/06/1963 18/06/1991 19/07/1991 27/04/2007 (Chapter I only)[4]  Y
Denmark 16/11/1972 16/11/1972 17/12/1972 25/08/2014 (Chapter I only)[4]  Y
France 06/05/1963 26/01/1965 28/03/1968 03/03/2008 (Chapter I only)[4]  Y
Germany 06/05/1963 17/11/1969 18/12/1969 21/12/2001[2]
Ireland 16/03/1973 16/03/1973 (Chapter II only)[4] 17/04/1973 In force (Chapter II only)  Y
Italy 06/05/1963 27/02/1968 28/03/1968 03/06/2009 (Chapter I only)[4]  Y
Luxembourg 01/05/1969 11/10/1971 12/11/1971 09/07/2008 (Chapter I only)[4]  Y
Netherlands 06/05/1963 09/05/1985 10/06/1985 In force  Y  Y
Norway 06/05/1963 26/11/1969 27/12/1969 18/12/2018 (Chapter I only)[4]  Y
Portugal 23/02/1979 N/A N/A N/A
Republic of Moldova 03/11/1998 N/A N/A N/A
Spain 08/11/1985 16/07/1987 (Chapter II only)[4] 17/08/1987 In force (Chapter II only)  Y
Sweden 26/06/1968 29/05/2002 30/06/2002 29/05/2002 (Chapter I only)[4]  Y
United Kingdom 06/05/1963 07/07/1971 (Chapter II only)[4] 08/08/1971 In force (Chapter II only)  Y

References edit

  1. ^ Convention on the Reduction of Cases of Multiple Nationality and on Military Obligations in Cases of Multiple Nationality (Council of Europe Treaty). 6 May 1963.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Details of Treaty No.043". Council of Europe.
  3. ^ "Chart of signatures and ratifications of Treaty 043". Council of Europe.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Reservations and Declarations for Treaty No.043 - Convention on the Reduction of Cases of Multiple Nationality and on Military Obligations in Cases of Multiple Nationality (ETS No. 043)". Council of Europe.
  5. ^ "Citizenship". Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Archived from the original on 2021-01-21. Retrieved 2020-12-26.
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