Convention on the Participation of Foreigners in Public Life at Local Level

Parties with reservations, declarations and objections

Party	Reservations / Declarations	Objections
Albania	Yes	No
Czech Republic	Yes	No
Denmark	Yes	No
Finland	Yes	No
Italy	Yes	No
Netherlands, the Kingdom of the	Yes	No
Norway	Yes	No

Albania

19-07-2005

In accordance with Article 1, paragraph 1, of the Convention, the Republic of Albania declares that it reserves the right not to apply the provisions of Chapter C of the Convention.

Czech Republic

17-07-2015

Pursuant to Article 1, paragraph 1, of the Convention, the Czech Republic reserves the right not to apply the provisions of Chapters B and C of the Convention.

Denmark

06-04-2000

The Government of Denmark declares that, in accordance with Article 15, the Convention shall apply to all municipalities and counties in Denmark.
Until further notice, the Convention shall not extend to the Faroe Islands and Greenland, cf. Article 16.

Finland

12-01-2001

The Government of Finland declares in accordance with Article 15 of the Convention that the provisions of this Convention shall apply to municipalities (kunnat/Kommuner) in Finland.

Italy

26-05-1994

At the time of ratification, Italy declares, in application of the provisions of Article 1, paragraph 1, of the Convention, that it will confine the application of this instrument to the Chapters "A" and "B".

Netherlands, the Kingdom of the

28-01-1997

The Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands declares that Article 6, paragraph 1, of the Convention on the Participation of Foreigners in Public Life at Local Level, done at Strasbourg on 5 February 1992, taken in conjunction with the object and purpose of the Convention, will be interpreted as meaning that persons resident in the Netherlands on postings from other States as members of diplomatic or consular missions, and such of their spouses, partners and children who are not Dutch nationals and who maintain a joint household with them, are not covered by Article 6, paragraph 1, of the said Convention.
The Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands furthermore declares, in conformity with Article 15 of the Convention, that it will confine the application of the Convention to municipal authorities.

Norway

09-08-1993

The Kingdom of Norway declares that the Convention shall not apply to the territory of Svalbard.