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Receive notificationsConvention for the Protection of the Architectural Heritage of Europe
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andorra | 17-12-1998 | 28-07-1999 (R) | 01-11-1999 | ||
| Armenia | 17-05-2006 | 17-02-2009 (R) | 01-06-2009 | ||
| Austria | 03-10-1985 | ||||
| Azerbaijan | 02-12-2008 | 15-02-2010 (R) | 01-06-2010 | ||
| Belgium | 21-10-1985 | 17-09-1992 (R) | 01-01-1993 | ||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 29-12-1994 (A) | 01-04-1995 | |||
| Bulgaria | 31-01-1991 (A) | 01-05-1991 | |||
| Croatia | 27-01-1993 (A) | 01-05-1993 | |||
| Cyprus | 13-06-1986 | 06-01-1989 (R) | 01-05-1989 | ||
| Czech Republic | 24-06-1998 | 06-04-2000 (R) | 01-08-2000 | ||
| Denmark | 03-10-1985 | 23-07-1987 (R) | 01-12-1987 | ||
| Estonia | 03-05-1996 | 15-11-1996 (R) | 01-03-1997 | ||
| Finland | 15-11-1990 | 17-10-1991 (R) | 01-02-1992 | ||
| France | 03-10-1985 | 17-03-1987 (R) | 01-12-1987 | ||
| Georgia | 17-09-1999 | 13-04-2000 (R) | 01-08-2000 | ||
| Germany | 03-10-1985 | 17-08-1987 (R) | 01-12-1987 | ||
| Greece | 03-10-1985 | 27-05-1992 (R) | 01-09-1992 | ||
| Hungary | 18-04-1990 (A) | 01-08-1990 | |||
| Ireland | 03-10-1985 | 20-01-1997 (R) | 01-05-1997 | ||
| Italy | 03-10-1985 | 31-05-1989 (R) | 01-09-1989 | ||
| Latvia | 08-04-2003 | 29-07-2003 (R) | 01-11-2003 | ||
| Liechtenstein | 03-10-1985 | 11-05-1988 (R) | 01-09-1988 | ||
| Lithuania | 26-01-1998 | 07-12-1999 (R) | 01-04-2000 | ||
| Luxembourg | 03-10-1985 | 14-06-2016 (R) | 01-10-2016 | ||
| Malta | 20-06-1990 | 20-06-1990 (R) | 01-10-1990 | ||
| Moldova | 04-05-1998 | 21-12-2001 (R) | 01-04-2002 | ||
| Montenegro | 14-06-2006 (Su) | 06-06-2006 | |||
| Netherlands, the Kingdom of the | 03-10-1985 | 15-02-1994 (R) | 01-06-1994 | ||
| North Macedonia | 30-03-1994 (A) | 01-07-1994 | |||
| Norway | 03-10-1985 | 06-09-1996 (R) | 01-01-1997 | ||
| Poland | 18-03-2010 | 22-11-2011 (R) | 01-03-2012 | ||
| Portugal | 03-10-1985 | 27-03-1991 (R) | 01-07-1991 | ||
| Romania | 22-07-1996 | 20-11-1997 (R) | 01-03-1998 | ||
| Russian Federation | 13-11-1990 (A) | 01-03-1991 | |||
| Serbia | 28-02-2001 (A) | 01-06-2001 | |||
| Slovakia | 10-10-2000 | 07-03-2001 (R) | 01-07-2001 | ||
| Slovenia | 02-07-1992 (A) | 01-11-1992 | |||
| Spain | 03-10-1985 | 27-04-1989 (R) | 01-08-1989 | ||
| Sweden | 03-10-1985 | 05-10-1990 (R) | 01-02-1991 | ||
| Switzerland | 27-03-1996 | 27-03-1996 (R) | 01-07-1996 | ||
| Türkiye | 03-10-1985 | 11-10-1989 (R) | 01-02-1990 | ||
| Ukraine | 29-11-2005 | 21-12-2006 (R) | 01-04-2007 | ||
| United Kingdom | 03-10-1985 | 13-11-1987 (R) | 01-03-1988 | ||
| Yugoslavia (< 25-06-1991) | 10-07-1991 (A) | 01-11-1991 |
Extensions
France
| Extended to | Entry into force | Termination |
|---|---|---|
| French Guiana | 01-12-1987 | |
| French Polynesia | 01-12-1987 | |
| French Southern and Antarctic Territories | 01-12-1987 | |
| Guadeloupe | 01-12-1987 | |
| Martinique | 01-12-1987 | |
| Mayotte | 01-12-1987 | |
| New Caledonia | 01-12-1987 | |
| Réunion | 01-12-1987 | |
| Saint Barthélemy | 01-12-1987 | |
| Saint Martin | 01-12-1987 | |
| Saint Pierre and Miquelon | 01-12-1987 | |
| Wallis and Futuna | 01-12-1987 |
United Kingdom
| Extended to | Entry into force | Termination |
|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar | 31-10-1991 | |
| Guernsey | 01-03-1988 | |
| Jersey | 01-03-1988 | |
| Man, Isle of | 01-03-1988 |
Parties with reservations, declarations and objections
| Party | Reservations / Declarations | Objections |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Azerbaijan | Yes | No |
| Denmark | Yes | No |
| France | Yes | No |
| Greece | Yes | No |
| Ireland | Yes | No |
| Netherlands, the Kingdom of the | Yes | No |
| Slovakia | Yes | No |
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
Austria
03-10-1985
The Republic of Austria, according to Article 25, paragraph 1 of the Convention for the Protection of the Architectural Heritage of Europe, declares that it reserves the right not to comply in whole with the provisions of Article 4, paragraphs c) and d).
Azerbaijan
02-12-2008
In accordance with Article 24, paragraph 1, of the Convention, the Republic of Azerbaijan declares that it will be unable to guarantee compliance with the provisions of the Convention in its territories occupied by the Republic of Armenia until these territories are liberated from that occupation.
15-02-2010
The Republic of Azerbaijan declares that it is unable to guarantee implementation
of the provisions of the Convention in its territories occupied by the Republic of
Armenia (the Nagorno Karabakh region of the Republic of Azerbaijan and its seven districts
surrounding that region), until the liberation of these territories from the occupation
and complete elimination of the consequences of that occupation (the schematic map
of the occupied territories of the Republic of Azerbaijan is enclosed here).
The occupying power - the Republic of Armenia shall bear all responsibility for destroying
architectural heritage in the occupied territories of the Republic of Azerbaijan as
from the date of the occupation until the liberation of those territories from the
occupation and complete elimination of the consequences of that occupation.
Denmark
23-07-1987
The Convention shall not apply to the Faroe Islands nor to Greenland.
France
17-03-1987
In accordance with Article 24, paragraph 1 of the Convention, the Government of the French Republic declares that the Convention shall apply to the European Departments and to the overseas Departments of the Republic.
Greece
07-07-1994
The Government of the Hellenic Republic declares that the accession of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to the Conventions of the Council of Europe to which the Hellenic Republic is a Contracting Party does not imply the recognition of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia by the Hellenic Republic.
Ireland
20-01-1997
In accordance with Article 25, Ireland declares that it reserves the right not to comply with the provisions of paragraph 2.c of Article 4 of the Convention.
Netherlands, the Kingdom of the
15-02-1994
The Kingdom of the Netherlands declares, in accordance with Article 25, paragraph 1, of the Convention, that it reserves the right not to comply, in whole, with the provisions of Article 4, paragraphs 2c and 2d.
09-01-2012
The reservation made by the Kingdom of the Netherlands at the time of acceptance of the Convention, on 15 February 1994, is confirmed for the Caribbean part of the Netherlands (the islands of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba). The reservation remains valid for the European part of the Netherlands.
Slovakia
07-03-2001
The Slovak Republic, in accordance with Article 25, paragraph 1, of the Convention
for the Protection of the Architectural Heritage of Europe, declares that it reserves
the right not to comply with the provisions of sub-paragraph 2. d of Article 4 of
the Convention concerning the compulsory purchase of a protected property.
United Kingdom
13-11-1987
In accordance with the provisions of Article 25(1), the United Kingdom states that Article 4(c) of the Convention cannot at present apply to Northern Ireland.