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

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

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.

StateSignature[2]Ratification[2]Entry into force[2]DenunciationChapter IChapter II
Austria06/05/196331/07/197501/09/1975In forceGreen tickGreen tick
Belgium05/06/196318/06/199119/07/199127/04/2007 (Chapter I only)[4]Green tick
Denmark16/11/197216/11/197217/12/197225/08/2014 (Chapter I only)[4]Green tick
France06/05/196326/01/196528/03/196803/03/2008 (Chapter I only)[4]Green tick
Germany06/05/196317/11/196918/12/196921/12/2001[2]
Ireland16/03/197316/03/1973 (Chapter II only)[4]17/04/1973In force (Chapter II only)Green tick
Italy06/05/196327/02/196828/03/196803/06/2009 (Chapter I only)[4]Green tick
Luxembourg01/05/196911/10/197112/11/197109/07/2008 (Chapter I only)[4]Green tick
Netherlands06/05/196309/05/198510/06/1985In forceGreen tickGreen tick
Norway06/05/196326/11/196927/12/196918/12/2018 (Chapter I only)[4]Green tick
Portugal23/02/1979N/AN/AN/A
Republic of Moldova03/11/1998N/AN/AN/A
Spain08/11/198516/07/1987 (Chapter II only)[4]17/08/1987In force (Chapter II only)Green tick
Sweden26/06/196829/05/200230/06/200229/05/2002 (Chapter I only)[4]Green tick
United Kingdom06/05/196307/07/1971 (Chapter II only)[4]08/08/1971In force (Chapter II only)Green tick

References

  1. ↑ "Convention on the Reduction of Cases of Multiple Nationality and on Military Obligations in Cases of Multiple Nationality". Council of Europe Treaty of 6 May 1963.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Details of Treaty No.043". Council of Europe.
  3. ↑ "Chart of signatures and ratifications of Treaty 043". Council of Europe.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 "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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