Статус Европейской социальной хартии (пересмотренной) (ETS № 163) (Страсбург, 3 мая 1996 года) [рус., англ.]

СПИСОК ПОДПИСАНИЙ И РАТИФИКАЦИЙ

Примечания. a — присоединение; s — подписание без оговорок о ратификации; su — правопреемство; r — подписание «ad referendum».

R — оговорки; D — заявления, денонсации, частичные отмены; A — государственные органы; T — территориальное применение; C — уведомление; O — возражения.

CHART OF SIGNATURES AND RATIFICATIONS OF TREATY 163

Members of Council of Europe

Non-Members of Council of Europe

Notes

a: Accession s: Signature without reservation as to ratification su: Succession r: Signature «ad referendum».

R.: Reservations D.: Declarations, Denunciations, Derogations A.: Authorities T.: Territorial Application C.: Communication O.: Objection.

55: Date of signature by the state union of Serbia and Montenegro.

71: In accordance with Resolution CM/Res(2022)2 adopted by the Committee of Ministers on 16 March 2022, the Russian Federation ceased to be a Party to this treaty on 16 March 2022.

RESERVATIONS AND DECLARATIONS FOR TREATY No. 163

EUROPEAN SOCIAL CHARTER (REVISED)

Declarations in force as of today Status as of: 29.10.2026

Albania

Declaration contained in a Note Verbale from the Permanent Representation of Albania, registered at the Secretariat General on 9 April 2026 — Or. Engl.

In accordance with Part III, Article A, paragraph 3, of the European Social Charter (Revised), Albania declares that it considers itself bound by Article 17 — Rights of children and young persons to social, legal and economic protection.

Period covered: 01/06/2026

Articles concerned: A

Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 14 November 2002 — Or. Engl.

The Republic of Albania in accordance with Part III, Article A of the Charter, considers itself bound by the following Articles of the Charter:

. Article 1 — The right to work;

. Article 2 — The right to just conditions of work;

. Article 3 — The right to safe and healthy working conditions;

. Article 4 — The right to a fair remuneration;

. Article 5 — The right to organize;

. Article 6 — The right to bargain collectively;

. Article 7 — The right of children and young persons to protection;

. Article 8 — The right of employed women to protection of maternity;

. Article 11 — The right to protection of health;

. Article 19 — The right of migrants workers and their families to protection and assistance;

. Article 20 — The right to equal opportunities and equal treatment in matters of employment and occupation without discrimination on the grounds of sex;

. Article 21 — The right to information and consultation;

. Article 22 — The right to take part in the determination and improvement of the working conditions and working environment;

. Article 24 — The right to protection in cases of termination of employment;

. Article 25 — The right of workers to the protection of their claims in the event of insolvency of their employer;

. Article 26 — The right to dignity at work;

. Article 28 — The right of workers' representatives to protection in the undertaking and facilities to be accorded to them;

. Article 29 — The right to information and consultation in collective redundancy procedures.

Period covered: 01/01/2003

Articles concerned: A

Andorra

Declaration contained in a letter from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Andorra, registered at the Secretariat General on 31 March 2026 Or. Fr.

In accordance with Part III, Article A, paragraph 3, of the European Social Charter (Revised), Andorra declares that it considers itself bound the following Article of Part II of the European Social Charter (Revised):

Article 28 — The right of workers' representatives to protection in the undertaking and facilities to be accorded to them

With a view to ensuring the effective exercise of the right of workers' representatives to carry out their functions, the Parties undertake to ensure that in the undertaking:

a) they enjoy effective protection against acts prejudicial to them, including dismissal, based on their status or activities as workers' representatives within the undertaking;

b) they are afforded such facilities as may be appropriate in order to enable them to carry out their functions promptly and efficiently, account being taken of the industrial relations system of the country and the needs, size and capabilities of the undertaking concerned.

Period covered: 01/05/2026

Articles concerned: A

Declaration contained in a letter from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Andorra, registered at the Secretariat General on 4 July 2024 — Or. Fr.

In accordance with Part III, Article A, paragraph 3, of the European Social Charter (Revised), Andorra declares that it considers itself bound by Article 22 (The right to take part in the determination and improvement of the working conditions and working environment) of the Revised Charter.

Period covered: 01/09/2024

Articles concerned: A

Declaration contained in a Note Verbale from the Permanent Representation of Andorra, handed to the Secretary General at the time of deposit of the instrument of ratification, on 12 November 2004 — Or. Fr.

In accordance with Part III, Article A, of the Charter, the Principality of Andorra declares to be bound by the following Articles and paragraphs of Part II of the Charter:

Article 1 — the right to work (paragraphs 1 — 4)

Article 2 — the right to just conditions of work (paragraphs 1 — 7)

Article 3 — the right to safe and healthy working conditions (paragraphs 1 — 4)

Article 4 — the right to a fair remuneration (paragraphs 1 — 5)

Article 5 — the right to organize

Article 7 — the right of children and young persons to protection (paragraphs 1 — 10)

Article 8 — the right of employed women to protection of maternity (paragraphs 1 — 5)

Article 9 — the right to vocational guidance

Article 10 — the right to vocational training (paragraphs 1 — 5)

Article 11 — the right to protection of health (paragraphs 1 — 3)

Article 12 — the right to social security (paragraphs 1 — 4)

Article 13 — the right to social and medical assistance (paragraphs 1 — 4)

Article 14 — the right to benefit from social welfare services (paragraphs 1 — 2)

Article 15 — the right of persons with disabilities to independence, social integration and participation in the life of the community (paragraphs 1 — 3)

Article 17 — The right of children and young persons to social, legal and economic protection (paragraphs 1 — 2)

Article 18 — The right to engage in a gainful occupation in the territory of other Parties (paragraph 4)

Article 19 — The right of migrant workers and their families to protection and assistance (paragraphs 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12)

Article 20 — The right to equal opportunities and equal treatment in matters of employment and occupation without discrimination on the grounds of sex

Article 23 — The right of elderly persons to social protection

Article 26 — The right to dignity at work (paragraphs 1 — 2)

Article 30 — The right to protection against poverty and social exclusion

Article 31 — The right to housing (paragraphs 1 — 2).

Period covered: 01/01/2005

Articles concerned: A

Declaration contained in a letter from the Minister for External Relations of Andorra, dated 2 November 2000, handed to the Secretary General at the time of signature of the instrument on 4 November 2000 — Or. Fr.

The Government of the Principality of Andorra wishes this act of signature to be interpreted as a sign in favour of European solidarity. With the signature of the European Social Charter (revised), the Principality of Andorra joins the majority of member States of the Council of Europe which have recognised the Charter's principles. Nevertheless, the particular structure of the Andorran society and economy commit the Principality of Andorra to protect the essential elements of its specificity, and in this view, some articles of the European Social Charter (revised) seem to present difficulties for an immediate ratification.

Period covered:

Articles concerned: 0

Armenia

Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 21 January 2004 — Or. Engl.

In accordance with subparagraphs b and c of paragraph 1 of Article A, Part III of the revised Charter, the Republic of Armenia considers itself bound by Articles 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 24, 27 and 28 as well as by the following paragraphs:

Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of Article 2,

Paragraph 1 of Article 3,

Paragraphs 2, 3, 4 and 5 of Article 4,

Paragraphs 1 and 3 of Article 12,

Paragraphs 1 and 2 of Article 13,

Paragraph 2 of Article 14,

Paragraphs 2 and 3 of Article 15.

Period covered: 01/03/2004 -

Articles concerned: A

Austria

Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 20 May 2011 — Or. Engl.

In accordance with Part III, Article A, paragraph 2, of the Charter, Austria declares that it considers itself bound by the following Articles and paragraphs:

a) In accordance with Article A, paragraph 1, sub-paragraph b:

Articles 1, 5, 12, 13, 16 and 20.

b) In accordance with Article A, paragraph 1, sub-paragraph c:

Article 2, paragraphs 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7;

Article 3, paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 4;

Article 4, paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 5;

Article 6, paragraphs 1, 2 and 3;

Article 7, paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 and 10;

Article 8, paragraphs 1, 3, 4 and 5;

Article 9;

Article 10, paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5;

Article 11, paragraphs 1, 2 and 3;

Article 14, paragraphs 1 and 2;

Article 15, paragraphs 1 and 3;

Article 17, paragraphs 1 and 2;

Article 18, paragraphs 1, 2 and 4;

Article 19, paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9 and 12;

Article 25; Article 26, paragraph 1;

Article 27, paragraphs 1 and 2, and

Article 28.

Period covered: 01/07/2011 -

Articles concerned: A

Azerbaijan

Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 2 September 2004 — Or. Engl.

The Republic of Azerbaijan declares that it will be unable to guarantee compliance with the provisions of the Charter in its territories occupied by the Republic of Armenia until these territories are liberated from that occupation (the schematic map of the occupied territories is available here).

Period covered: 01/11/2004 -

Articles concerned: -

Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 2 September 2004 — Or. Engl.

In accordance with Part III, Article A, of the revised Charter, the Republic of Azerbaijan considers itself bound by the following Articles of Part II of the Charter: Articles 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 14, 16, 20, 21, 22, 24, 26, 27, 28 and 29.

Period covered: 01/11/2004 -

Articles concerned: A

Belgium

Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 2 March 2004 — Or. Fr.

In accordance with Part III, Article A, paragraph 2, of the Charter, Belgium considers itself bound by the following articles of Part II:

Article 1 — the right to work

Article 2 — the right to just conditions of work

Article 3 — the right to safe and healthy working conditions

Article 4 — the right to a faire remuneration

Article 5 — the right to organize

Article 6 — the right to bargain collectively

Article 7 — the right of children and young persons to protection

Article 8 — the right of employed women to protection of maternity

Article 9 — the right to vocational guidance

Article 10 — the right to vocational training

Article 11 — the right to protection of health

Article 12 — the right to social security

Article 13 — the right to social and medical assistance

Article 14 — the right to benefit from social welfare services

Article 15 — the right of persons with disabilities to independence, social integration and participation in the life of the community

Article 16 — The right of the family to social, legal and economic protection

Article 17 — The right of children and young persons to social, legal and economic protection

Article 18 — The right to engage in a gainful occupation in the territory of other Parties

Article 19 — The right of migrant workers and their families to protection and assistance (except paragraph 12)

Article 20 — The right to equal opportunities and equal treatment in matters of employment and occupation without discrimination on the grounds of sex

Article 21 — The right to information and consultation

Article 22 — The right to take part in the determination and improvement of the working conditions and working environment

Article 25 — The right of workers to the protection of their claims in the event of the insolvency of their employer

Article 26 — The right to dignity at work (except paragraph 2) *

Article 29 — The right to information and consultation in collective redundancy procedures

Article 30 — The right to protection against poverty and social exclusion.

• Note of the Secretariat: See also Declaration from 10 June 2015.

Period covered: 01/05/2004 -

Articles concerned: A

Declaration from the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Belgium contained in an instrument registered at the Secretariat General on 10 June 2015 Or. Fr.

In accordance with Part III, Article A, paragraph 2, of the Charter, Belgium considers itself bound by the following articles of Part II:

Article 26 — The right to dignity at work (paragraph 2)

Article 27 — The right of workers with family responsibilities to equal opportunities and equal treatment (paragraph 1 and paragraph 2)

Article 28 — The right of workers' representatives to protection in the undertaking and facilities to be accorded to them.

Period covered: 01/08/2015

Articles concerned: A

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 7 October 2008 — Or. Engl.

In accordance with Part III, Article A, of the European Social Charter (revised), Bosnia and Herzegovina declares that it considers itself bound by the following articles:

Article 1 — The right to work

Article 2 — The right to just conditions of work

Article 4 — The right to a fair remuneration (paragraph 3)

Article 5 — The right to organise

Article 6 — The right to bargain collectively

Article 7 — The right of children and young persons to protection

Article 8 — The right of employed women to protection of maternity

Article 9 — The right to vocational guidance

Article 11 — The right to protection of health

Article 12 — The right to social security (paragraphs 1 and 2)

Article 13 — The right to social and medical assistance (paragraphs 1, 2 and 3)

Article 14 — The right to benefit from social welfare services

Article 16 — The right of the family to social, legal and economic protection

Article 17 — The right of children and young persons to social, legal and economic protection

Article 20 — The right to equal opportunities and equal treatment in matters of employment and occupation without discrimination on the grounds of sex

Article 21 — The right to information and consultation

Article 22 — The right to take part in the determination and improvement of the working conditions and working environment

Article 23 — The right of elderly persons to social protection

Article 28 — The right of workers' representatives to protection in the undertaking and facilities to be accorded to them

Period covered: 01/12/2008 -

Articles concerned: A

Bulgaria

Declaration contained in a Note verbale from the Permanent Representation of Bulgaria, dated 27 June 2022, registered at the Secretariat General on 28 June 2022 — Or. Engl.

The Permanent Representation of Bulgaria informs the Secretariat General that the Law amending the Law on the Ratification of the European Social Charter (revised) has been adopted by the 47th National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria on 10 June 2022. It was promulgated in the State Gazette No. 47/24.06.2022:

«§1. Item 2 of the declaration to the only Article is to be amended as follows:»

2. The Republic of Bulgaria considers itself bound by the following Articles of Part II of the Charter:

Article 1,

Article 2, paragraphs 2 — 7,

Article 3,

Article 4, paragraphs 2 — 5,

Articles 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,

Article 10, paragraphs 2, 3.a and 4,

Article 11 and 12,

Article 13, paragraphs 1 — 3,

Articles 14 and 16,

Article 17, paragraph 2,

Article 18, paragraph 4,

Article 19, paragraphs 5 and 9,

Articles 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26,

Article 27, paragraphs 2 and 3,

Articles 28 and 29.

§2. The Law on Ratification of Article 2, paragraph 3, Part II of the European Social Charter (revised) (State Gazette No. 12/2007) has been repealed.»

Period covered: 01/08/2022

Articles concerned: A

Declaration contained in a Note verbale from the Permanent Representation of Bulgaria, dated 16 February 2007 and registered at the Secretariat General on 20 February 2007 — Or. Engl.

In accordance with Part III, Article A, paragraph 3, of the European Social Charter (revised), the Republic of Bulgaria declares that it considers itself bound by Part II, Article 2, paragraph 3, of the revised Charter.

Period covered: 01/04/2007 — 01/08/2022

Articles concerned: A

Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 7 June 2000 — Or. Engl.

In accordance with Part IV, Article D, paragraph 2, of the Charter, the Republic of Bulgaria accepts the supervision of its obligations under this Charter following the procedure provided in the Additional Protocol to the European Social Charter providing for a system of collective complaints of 9 November 1995.

Period covered: 01/08/2000

Articles concerned: D

Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 7 June 2000 — Or. Fr.

In accordance with Part III, Article A, paragraph 1, of the Charter, the Republic of Bulgaria declares the following:

1. The Republic of Bulgaria considers Part I of this Charter as a declaration of the aims which it will pursue by all appropriate means both national and international in character, as stated in the introductory paragraph of that Part.

[2. The Republic of Bulgaria considers itself bound by the following Articles of Part II of the Charter:

Article 1

Article 2, paragraphs 2, 4 — 7

Article 3

Article 4, paragraphs 2 — 5

Articles 5, 6, 7, 8, 11

Article 12, paragraphs 1 and 3

Article 13, paragraphs 1 — 3

Articles 14, 16

Article 17, paragraph 2

Article 18, paragraph 4,

Articles 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26

Article 27, paragraphs 2 and 3

Articles 28 and 29.] <*>

[(*) Note by the Secretariat: Item 2 of this declaration has been amended with effect as of 1 August 2022. See Declaration dated 27 June 2022, registered at the Secretariat General on 28 June 2022.]

Period covered: 01/08/2000

Articles concerned: A

Cyprus

Declaration contained in a Note Verbale from the Permanent Representation of Cyprus, handed to the Secretary General at the time of deposit of the instrument of ratification, on 27 September 2000 — Or. Engl.

In accordance with Part III, Article A, of the revised European Social Charter, the Republic of Cyprus considers itself bound by Articles 1, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 19, 20, 24 and 28 as well as by the following paragraphs:

paragraphs 1, 2, 5 and 7 of Article 2,

paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of Article 3,

paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 10 of Article 7,

paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of Article 8,

paragraphs 2 and 3 of Article 13,

paragraph 4 of Article 18, and

paragraph 3 of Article 27.

Period covered: 01/11/2000 -

Articles concerned: A

Declaration contained in a letter from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus, dated 7 September 2011, registered at the Secretariat General on 5 October 2011 Or. Engl.

In conformity with Part III, Article A, paragraph 3, of the Charter, the Republic of Cyprus considers itself bound by the following paragraphs and articles of the Charter:

Paragraphs 3 and 6 of Article 2,

Paragraph 5 of Article 4,

Paragraph 7 of Article 7,

Paragraph 5 of Article 8,

Part (b) of Article 22,

Paragraph 2 of Article 27,

Article 25,

Article 29.

Period covered: 01/12/2011 -

Articles concerned: A

Denmark

Declaration contained in a Note Verbale from the Permanent Representative, dated 2 May 1996, handed to the Secretary General at the time of signature, on 3 May 1996 — Or. Engl.

The Danish Government makes reservations with regard to the following provisions of the Social Charter (Revised): Article 2, paragraph 7, Article 24, Article 27, Article 28, Article 29 and Part V, Article E.

Articles concerned: A

Estonia

Declaration contained in a Note Verbale from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, handed at the time of deposit of the instrument of ratification on 11 September 2000 — Or. Fr.

In accordance with Part III, Article A, paragraph 2, of the Charter, the Republic of Estonia notifies that it considers itself bound by the following articles of Part II of the Charter:

1. Article 1 — The right to work (paragraphs 1 — 4, in full);

2) Article 2 — The right to just conditions of work (paragraphs 1 — 3, 5 — 7);

3. Article 3 — The right to safe and healthy working conditions (paragraphs 1 — 3);

4. Article 4 — The right to a fair remuneration (paragraphs 2, 3, 4, 5);

5. Article 5 — The right to organise (in full);

6. Article 6 — The right to bargain collectively (paragraphs 1 — 4, in full);

7. Article 7 — The right of children and young persons to protection (paragraphs 1 — 4, 7 — 10);

8) Article 8 — The right of employed women to protection of maternity (paragraphs 1 — 5, in full);

9. Article 9 — The right to vocational guidance (in full);
10. Article 10 — The right to vocational training (paragraphs 1, 3, 4);
11. Article 11 — The right to protection of health (paragraphs 1 — 3, in full);
12. Article 12 — The right to social security (paragraphs 1 — 4, in full);
13. Article 13 — The right to social and medical assistance (paragraphs 1 — 3);
14. Article 14 — The right to benefit from social welfare services (paragraphs 1, 2, in full);
15. Article 15 — The right of persons with disabilities to independence, social integration and participation in the life of the community (paragraphs 1 — 3, in full);
16. Article 16 — The right of the family to social, legal and economic protection (in full);

17) Article 17 — the right of children and young persons to social, legal and economic protection (paragraphs 1, 2, in full); 18) Article 19 — The right of migrant workers and their families to protection and assistance (paragraphs 1 — 12, in full); 19) Article 20 — The right to equal opportunities and equal treatment in matters of employment and occupation without discrimination on the grounds of sex (in full); 20) Article 21 — the right to information and consultation (in full); 21) Article 22 — The right to take part in the determination and improvement of the working conditions and working environment (in full); 22) Article 24 — The right to protection in cases of termination of employment (in full); 23) Article 25 — The right of workers to the protection of their claims in the event of the insolvency of their employer (in full); 24) Article 27 — The right of workers with family responsibilities to equal opportunities and treatment (1 — 3, in full); 25) Article 28 — the right of workers representatives to protection in the undertaking and facilities to be accorded to them (in full); 26) Article 29 — The right to information and consultation in collective redundancy procedures (in full).

Note by the Secretariat: Please see declaration from the Republic of Estonia registered on 5 July 2012.

Period covered: 01/11/2000 -

Articles concerned: A

Declaration from the President of the Republic of Estonia contained in an instrument dated 27 June, registered at the Secretariat on 5 July 2012

The Republic of Estonia declares that it considers itself bound by the following Articles of Part II of the Charter:

Article 10, paragraph 2;

Article 13, paragraph 4;

Article 18, paragraph 1, 2 and 4;

Article 26, paragraph 1 and 2;

Article 30.

Period covered: 01/09/2012 -

Articles concerned: A

Finland

Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 21 June 2002 — Or. Engl.

The Republic of Finland declares in accordance with Part III, Article A of the Charter that it considers itself bound by the following Articles of Part II of the Charter: Articles 1 and 2, paragraphs 1 and 4 of Article 3, paragraphs 2, 3 and 5 of Article 4, Articles 5 and 6, paragraphs 1 to 5, 7, 8 and 10 of Article 7, paragraphs 2 and 4 of Article 8, Articles 9 to 18, paragraphs 1 to 9, 11 and 12 of Article 19 and Articles 20 to 31.

Period covered: 01/08/2002 -

Articles concerned: A

France

Declaration of territorial extension contained in a Note Verbale from the Permanent Representation of France, dated 16 March 2026, registered at the Secretariat General on 19 March 2026 — Or. Fr.

In accordance with Part VI, Article L, paragraph 2, of the European Social Charter (revised), France declares that the European Social Charter (revised) applies not only to metropolitan France (Article L, paragraph 1) but also to the overseas territorial authorities governed by Article 73 of the Constitution (Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Mayotte and Réunion ) as well as to the overseas communities of Saint Martin, Saint Barthélemy and Saint Pierre and Miquelon, governed by Article 74 of the Constitution

Period covered: 01/05/2026

Articles concerned: L

[Note by the Secretariat: France considers itself bound by all the articles of Part II of the Charter.]

Period covered: 01/07/1999

Articles concerned: A

Georgia

Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 22 August 2005 — Or. Engl.

In accordance with Part III, Article A, paragraph 1, of the revised European Social Charter, Georgia considers itself bound by the following Articles and Paragraphs of the Charter:

Article 1, paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4;

Article 2, paragraphs 1, 2, 5, 7;

Article 4, paragraphs 2, 3, 4;

Article 5;

Article 6, paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4;

Article 7, paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10;

Article 8, paragraphs 3, 4, 5;

Article 10, paragraphs 2, 4;

Article 11, paragraphs 1, 2, 3;

Article 12, paragraphs 1, 3;

Article 14, paragraphs 1, 2;

Article 15, paragraph 3;

Article 17, paragraph 1;

Article 18, paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4;

Article 19, paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12;

Article 20;

Article 26, paragraphs 1, 2;

Article 27, paragraphs 1, 2, 3;

Article 29.

Period covered: 01/10/2005 -

Articles concerned: A

Germany

Declaration contained in a letter from the Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany, dated 15 February 2021, deposited simultaneously with the instrument of ratification on 29 March 2021 — Or. Engl./Fr.

The Federal Republic of Germany is bound by the following Articles and paragraphs:

a) in accordance with Article A(1)(b):

Articles 1, 5, 6, 7 (2) to (10), 12, 13, 16, 19, 20;

b) in accordance with Article A(1)(c):

Articles 1, 2, 3, 4 (1) to (3) and (5), 5, 6, 7 (2) to (10), 8, 9, 10 (1) to (4), 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29.

Period covered: 01/05/2021 -

Articles concerned: A

Reservation contained in a letter from the Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany, dated 15 February 2021, deposited simultaneously with the instrument of ratification on 29 March 2021 — Or. Engl./Fr.

The Federal Republic of Germany is not bound by Article 7(1).

Period covered: 01/05/2021 -

Articles concerned: 7

Interpretative Declaration contained in a letter from the Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany, dated 15 February 2021, deposited simultaneously with the instrument of ratification on 29 March 2021 — Or. Engl./Fr.

The Federal Republic of Germany bases its application of Article 7(5) of the European Social Charter (revised) of 3 May 1996 on the understanding that Germany's autonomy in collective bargaining and the revised statutory provisions regarding adequate wages for apprentices in dual vocational training applicable since 1 January 2020 as well as supplementary benefits (vocational training grants — Berufsausbildungsbeihilfe) under Book III of the German Social Code of 24 March 1997, i.e. employment promotion (Arbeitsforderung), guarantee the right of apprentices to an appropriate wage that is enshrined in that provision.

Period covered: 01/05/2021 -

Articles concerned: 7

Interpretative Declaration contained in a letter from the Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany, dated 15 February 2021, deposited simultaneously with the instrument of ratification on 29 March 2021 — Or. Engl./Fr.

1. The Federal Republic of Germany interprets Article 6(4) of the European Social Charter of 18 October 1961 and Article 6(4) of the European Social Charter (revised) of 3 May 1996 to mean that the lawful use of the right to strike of workers can be made conditional on the fulfilment of admissibility requirements.

2. The Federal Republic of Germany declares that the admissibility requirements for strikes developed by courts in the Federal Republic of Germany in their judgments are applicable to the question whether the right to strike of workers enshrined in Article 6(4) of the European Social Charter of 18 October 1961 and Article 6(4) of the European Social Charter (revised) of 3 May 1996 is exercised lawfully. This especially applies to admissibility requirements stipulating that a strike must serve to enforce an objective that can be regulated in a collective agreement and that strikes can only be held by workers' organisations entitled to conduct collective negotiations — organisations which must fulfil the conditions regarding this collective bargaining capacity developed by the German courts in their judgments.

Period covered: 01/05/2021 -

Articles concerned: 6

Reservation contained in a letter from the Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany, dated 15 February 2021, deposited simultaneously with the instrument of ratification on 29 March 2021 — Or. Engl./Fr.

The Federal Republic of Germany is not bound by Article 4 sentence 1 (4).

Period covered: 01/05/2021 -

Articles concerned: 4

Interpretative Declaration contained in a letter from the Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany, dated 15 February 2021, deposited simultaneously with the instrument of ratification on 29 March 2021 — Or. Engl./Fr.

1. The Federal Republic of Germany bases its application of Article 4, sentence 1 (1) of the European Social Charter (revised) of 3 May 1996 on the understanding that Germany's existing wage-setting system guarantees the right to a fair remuneration laid down in that provision.

2. Autonomy in collective bargaining, which is enshrined in Germany's Basic Law, and its implementation in ordinary law by means of the Collective Agreements Act (Tarifvertragsgesetz) of 25 August 1969 serve as the basis of Germany's existing wage-setting system. They ensure that the social partners, who are responsible for defining working conditions at the collective level, can operate in the environment necessary for defining adequate remuneration that sufficiently takes into account all the relevant parameters for the payment of remuneration.

3. Germany's existing wage-setting system is flanked by the statutory minimum wage and supplementary benefits under Book II of the German Social Code as amended on 13 May 2011, i.e. basic income support for jobseekers (Grundsicherung fur Arbeitsuchende), and under Book XII of the German Social Code of 27 December 2003, i.e. social assistance (Sozialhilfe). Especially as regards remuneration agreed in individual contracts, the general statutory minimum wage as laid down in the Minimum Wage Act (Mindestlohngesetz) defines an absolute wage floor which may not be undercut and which ensures that an employee who is single and works full-time earns a net wage above the attachment exemption level. Moreover, the German social security system provides for additional benefits under Book II of the German Social Code, i.e. basic income support for jobseekers, and under Book XII of the German Social Code, i.e. social assistance, to cover unmet needs of family members.

Period covered: 01/05/2021 -

Articles concerned: 4

Interpretative Declaration contained in a letter from the Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany, dated 15 February 2021, deposited simultaneously with the instrument of ratification on 29 March 2021 — Or. Engl./Fr.

The Federal Republic of Germany bases its application of Article 4, sentence 1 (3) of the European Social Charter (revised) of 3 May 1996 on the understanding that in the event of an ineffective dismissal it is possible to choose the option of requesting a judicial termination of an employment relationship in return for severance pay whose maximum level is defined by law instead of a continuation of the employment relationship.

Period covered: 01/05/2021 -

Articles concerned: 4

Reservation contained in a letter from the Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany, dated 15 February 2021, deposited simultaneously with the instrument of ratification on 29 March 2021 — Or. Engl./Fr.

The Federal Republic of Germany is not bound by Article 31.

Period covered: 01/05/2021 -

Articles concerned: 31

Reservation contained in a letter from the Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany, dated 15 February 2021, deposited simultaneously with the instrument of ratification on 29 March 2021 — Or. Engl./Fr.

The Federal Republic of Germany is not bound by Article 30.

Period covered: 01/05/2021 -

Articles concerned: 30

Interpretative Declaration contained in a letter from the Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany, dated 15 February 2021, deposited simultaneously with the instrument of ratification on 29 March 2021 — Or. Engl./Fr.

The Federal Republic of Germany recognises the endeavour expressed in the European Social Charter (revised) of 3 May 1996 to call for comprehensive protection in all areas of the working environment and to extend this objective for all workers as far as possible to other persons engaged in a gainful occupation. In recognition of this objective, in Germany numerous regulations for safe and healthy working conditions apply not only to workers but also to self-employed persons and thus ensure a comprehensive scope of application. For example, all business owners can join the statutory accident insurance system (gesetzliche Unfallversicherung) on a voluntary basis and enjoy the protection of this comprehensive social security branch.

Period covered: 01/05/2021 -

Articles concerned: 3

Interpretative Declaration contained in a letter from the Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany, dated 15 February 2021, deposited simultaneously with the instrument of ratification on 29 March 2021 — Or. Engl./Fr.

The Federal Republic of Germany does however point out that pursuant to the unambiguous wording of Article 3 of the European Social Charter (revised) of 3 May 1996 it is expressly stated that the right to safe and healthy working conditions is applicable to workers only. The Federal Republic of Germany thus bases its application of Article 3 on the understanding that the right to safe and healthy working conditions can in general only apply to workers and that an application to other persons engaged in a gainful occupation and to self-employed persons is only possible in special and well-founded exceptional cases.

Period covered: 01/05/2021 -

Articles concerned: 3

Reservation contained in a letter from the Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany, dated 15 February 2021, deposited simultaneously with the instrument of ratification on 29 March 2021 — Or. Engl./Fr.

The Federal Republic of Germany is not bound by Article 24.

Period covered: 01/05/2021 -

Articles concerned: 24

Reservation contained in a letter from the Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany, dated 15 February 2021, deposited simultaneously with the instrument of ratification on 29 March 2021 — Or. Engl./Fr.

The Federal Republic of Germany is not bound by Article 22.

Period covered: 01/05/2021 -

Articles concerned: 22

Reservation contained in a letter from the Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany, dated 15 February 2021, deposited simultaneously with the instrument of ratification on 29 March 2021 — Or. Engl./Fr.

The Federal Republic of Germany is not bound by Article 21.

Period covered: 01/05/2021 -

Articles concerned: 21

Interpretative Declaration contained in a letter from the Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany, dated 15 February 2021, deposited simultaneously with the instrument of ratification on 29 March 2021 — Or. Engl./Fr.

The Federal Republic of Germany ratifies Article 2(2) of the European Social Charter (revised) of 3 May 1996 in the understanding that the wording of the Charter unambiguously requires the Parties to provide for public holidays with pay, but does not contain any further requirements. In particular, Article 2(2) of the European Social Charter (revised) of 3 May 1996 does not require the Parties to prescribe increases of the usual remuneration for public holidays with pay.

Period covered: 01/05/2021 -

Articles concerned: 2

Interpretative Declaration contained in a letter from the Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany, dated 15 February 2021, deposited simultaneously with the instrument of ratification on 29 March 2021 — Or. Engl./Fr.

The Federal Republic of Germany bases its application of Article 19(11) on the understanding that the obligation to promote and facilitate the teaching of the German language as part of integration courses (Integrationskurse) only applies to migrant workers in need of integration into society who lawfully and permanently reside in the federal territory to engage in a gainful occupation. As regards the family members of migrant workers, this obligation only exists to the extent that they lawfully and permanently reside in the federal territory and are in need of integration into society.

Period covered: 01/05/2021 -

Articles concerned: 19

Interpretative Declaration contained in a letter from the Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany, dated 15 February 2021, deposited simultaneously with the instrument of ratification on 29 March 2021 — Or. Engl./Fr.

The Federal Republic of Germany is of the understanding that when applying the European Code of Social Security of 16 April 1964 (European Treaty Series No. 48) in the framework of Article 12(2) of the European Social Charter (revised) of 3 May 1996 the point of reference to be used for the minimum level of old age benefits is not that of 50 per cent as specified in Part V (8) of Addendum 2 to the European Code of Social Security, but — in line with Article 28(b) in conjunction with Article 67 of the European Code of Social Security — rather that of 40 per cent contained in the schedule to Part XI (Periodical payments to standard beneficiaries) for old age benefits.

Period covered: 01/05/2021 -

Articles concerned: 12

Reservation contained in a letter from the Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany, dated 15 February 2021, deposited simultaneously with the instrument of ratification on 29 March 2021 — Or. Engl./Fr.

The Federal Republic of Germany is not bound by Article 10(5).

Period covered: 01/05/2021 -

Articles concerned: 10

Greece

Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 18 March 2016 — Or. Engl.

In accordance with the provisions of Part III, Article A, of the European Social Charter (revised), the Hellenic Republic considers itself bound by the following articles of Part II of the Charter (revised):

Article 1

Article 2

Article 3, paragraphs 1, 2, 3

Article 4

Article 5

Article 6, except for the right to establish and use arbitration mechanisms for the settlement of labour disputes, in particular as regards the right to unilateral access to arbitration in case of collective bargaining failure, as well as the employers' right to collective action, in particular the right to lockouts

Article 7

Article 8

Article 9

Article 10

Article 11

Article 12

Article 13

Article 14

Article 15

Article 16

Article 17

Article 18

Article 19, paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Article 20

Article 21

Article 22

Article 23

Article 24

Article 25

Article 26

Article 27

Article 28

Article 29

Article 30

Article 31

Period covered: 01/05/2016 -

Articles concerned: A

Reservation contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 18 March 2016 — Or. Engl.

Greece declares that it shall interpret and apply Article 6 of the European Social Charter (revised) in accordance with Article G of the European Social Charter (revised) and that the obligations arising from it shall in no circumstances be applicable to:

a) the right to establish and use arbitration mechanisms for the settlement of labour disputes in particular as regards the right to unilateral access to arbitration in case of collective bargaining failure, pursuant to Article 22, paragraph 2, of the Hellenic Constitution, and

b) the regulation of employers' right to collective action, in particular the right to lockouts.

Period covered: 01/05/2016 -

Articles concerned: 6

Hungary

Declaration contained in a Note Verbale from the Permanent Representation of Hungary deposited with the instrument of ratification on 20 April 2009 — Or. Engl.

In accordance with the provisions of Part III, Article A, Paragraph 1, subparagraph b) and c) of the European Social Charter (revised), Hungary declares that it considers itself bound by the following articles:

Article 1 — The right to work

Article 2 — The right to just conditions of work

Article 3 — The right to safe and healthy working conditions

Article 5 — The right to organise

Article 6 — The right to bargain collectively

Article 7, paragraph 1 (*) — The right of children and young persons to protection

Article 8 — The right of employed women to protection of maternity

Article 9 — The right to vocational guidance

Article 10 — The right to vocational training

Article 11 — The right to protection of health

Article 12 — The right to social security (paragraph 1)

Article 13 — The right to social and medical assistance

Article 14 — The right to benefit from social welfare services

Article 15 — The right of persons with disabilities to independence, social integration and participation in the life of the community

Article 16 — The right of the family to social, legal and economic protection

Article 17 — The right of children and young persons to social, legal and economic protection

Article 20 — The right to equal opportunities and equal treatment in matters of employment and occupation without discrimination on the grounds of sex

Article 21 — The right to information and consultation

Article 22 — The right to take part in the determination and improvement of the working conditions and working environment.

[(*) Communication contained in a Note verbale from the Permanent Representative of Hungary, dated 26 May 2011, registered at the Secretariat General on 26 May 2011 — Or. Engl.

The Permanent Representation of the Republic of Hungary to the Council of Europe has the honour to communicate the following:

The declaration made by the Republic of Hungary upon the ratification of the European Social Charter (Revised) (ETS No. 163) contains a clerical error regarding the scope of application of Article 7 of the Charter. According to Act VI of 2009 adopted by the Parliament of Hungary on 23 February 2009 on the ratification of the Revised European Social Charter, Hungary considers itself bound by paragraph 1 of Article 7 of the Charter. Article 2 of the above mentioned Act declares:

«(2) In accordance with the provisions of Part III, Article A, paragraph 1, subparagraphs b) and c), the Republic of Hungary considers itself bound by Articles 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, Paragraph 1 of Article 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, Paragraph 1 of Article 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22 of the II. Part of the Revised European Social Charter.»

Note by the Secretariat: The text of the Act VI of 2009, in English, is available upon request to the Treaty Office.]

Period covered: 01/06/2009

Articles concerned: A

Iceland

Declaration contained in a Note verbale No. UTN24060034 from the Permanent Representation of Iceland, dated 12 March 2025, registered at the Secretariat General on 14 March 2025 — Or. Engl.

The Permanent Representation of Iceland, on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iceland, has the honour to clarify an oversight regarding the declaration of commitments under the European Social Charter (revised), done in Strasbourg on 3 May 1996.

Referring to previous Note Verbale dated 2 July 2024, regarding the deposit of the original instrument of ratification of the European Social Charter (revised), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iceland wishes to supplement the declaration reflected in the previous Note Verbale with commitments that were inadvertently omitted.

Specifically, Iceland affirms its commitment to, and declares that it considers itself bound by the following paragraphs of Article 2:

In accordance with Article A, paragraph 1, subparagraph c:

• Article 2, paragraph 1
• Article 2, paragraph 3
• Article 2, paragraph 5

These commitments reflect the commitments Iceland declared itself bound by under the original 1961 Charter.

Period covered: 14/03/2025

Articles concerned: A

Declaration contained in a Note verbale from the Permanent Representation of Iceland, dated 1 July 2024, deposited simultaneously with the instrument of ratification on 4 July 2024 — Or. Engl., completed in a Note verbale No. UTN24060034 from the Permanent Representation of Iceland, dated 12 March 2025, registered at the Secretariat General on 14 March 2025 — Or. Engl.

In accordance with Part III, Article A, paragraph 2, of the European Social Charter (Revised), Iceland declares that it considers itself bound by the following Articles and paragraphs:

a) In accordance with Article A, paragraph 1, sub-paragraph b:

Articles 1, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 16, and 20.

b) In accordance with Article A, paragraph 1, sub-paragraph c:

(*) Article 2, paragraph 1

(*) Article 2, paragraph 3

(*) Article 2, paragraph 5

Article 3, paragraphs 2 and 3;

Article 4;

Article 11;

Article 14;

Article 15, paragraphs 1 and 2;

Article 17, paragraph 1;

Article 18;

Article 23;

Article 26;

Article 30, and

Article 31.

[(*) Note by the Secretariat: See the Declaration registered at the Secretariat General on 14 March 2025.]

Period covered: 01/09/2024

Articles concerned: A

Ireland

Declaration contained in a Note verbale from the Permanent Representation of Ireland to the Council of Europe, dated 3 July 2024, registered at the Secretariat General on 4 July 2024 — Or. Engl.

In accordance with Part III, Article A, paragraph 3, of the European Social Charter (Revised), Ireland declares that it considers itself bound by Article 8, paragraph 3, and Article 27, paragraph 1, sub-paragraph c, of the said Charter.

Period covered: 01/09/2024

Articles concerned: A

Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification and in a letter from the Permanent Representative of Ireland, dated 4 November 2000, deposited on 4 November 2000 — Or. Engl.

In accordance with Part III, Article A, of the Charter, Ireland considers itself bound by all the provisions of the Charter, except:

Article 8, paragraph 3;

Article 21, paragraphs a and b;

Article 27, paragraph 1, sub-paragraph c;

Article 31.

Period covered: 01/01/2001

Articles concerned: A

Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification and in a letter from the Permanent Representative of Ireland, dated 4 November 2000, deposited on 4 November 2000 — Or. Engl.

In view of the general wording of Article 31 of the Charter, Ireland is not in a position to accept the provisions of this article at this time. However, Ireland will follow closely the interpretation to be given to the provisions of Article 31 by the Council of Europe with a view to their acceptance by Ireland at a later date.

Period covered: 01/01/2001

Articles concerned: 31

Italy

Declaration contained in a Note Verbale from the Permanent Representation, handed to the Secretary General at the time of deposit of the instrument of ratification, on 5 July 1999 — Or. Engl.

Italy does not consider itself bound by Article 25 (the right of workers to the protection of their claims in the event of the insolvency of their employer) of the Charter.

Period covered: 01/09/1999 -

Articles concerned: A

Latvia

Declaration contained in a Note Verbale from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, handed to the Secretary General at the time of deposit of the instrument of ratification, on 26 March 2013 — Or. Engl.

In accordance with Part III, Article A, of the Charter, the Republic of Latvia declares that it considers itself bound by the provisions of Part I, III, IV, V and VI and the following Articles of Part II of the Charter:

Article 1;

Article 2;

Article 3;

Article 4, paragraphs 2, 3, 4, 5;

Article 5;

Article 6;

Article 7;

Article 8;

Article 9;

Article 10;

Article 11;

Article 12, paragraphs 1, 2;

Article 13;

Article 14;

Article 15;

Article 16;

Article 17;

Article 18, paragraphs 1 and 4;

Article 19, paragraphs 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12;

Article 20;

Article 21;

Article 22;

Article 24;

Article 25;

Article 26;

Article 27;

Article 28;

Article 29;

Article 30;

Article 31, paragraph 1.

[Note by the Secretariat: See declaration of 11 May 2015.]

Period covered: 01/05/2013 -

Articles concerned: A

Declaration contained in a Note Verbale from the Permanent Representation of Latvia dated 7 May 2015, registered at the Secretariat General on 11 May 2015 Or. Engl.

The Permanent Representation of the Republic of Latvia informs the Secretariat that due to an administrative error the declaration to the European Social Charter (revised) No. 41/132 deposited by the Republic of Latvia on 7th March 2013 states under item 1 that the Republic of Latvia considers itself bound by Article 18 of the European Social Charter (revised), while the law of 14th February 2013 by which the Parliament of the Republic of Latvia ratified the European Social Charter (revised) states that the Republic of Latvia is bound only by paragraphs 1 and 4 of Article 18. Thus the Permanent Representation kindly asks the Secretariat to make the respective changes in the publication of the declaration submitted by Latvia.

The Permanent Representation encloses the Law of 14th February 2013 in Latvian and an unofficial English translation thereof.

[Note by the Secretariat: The documents supporting this declaration are available upon demands to the Treaty Office.]

Period covered: 01/05/2013 -

Articles concerned: A

Lithuania

Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 29 June 2001 — Or. Engl.

The Republic of Lithuania declares that it considers itself bound by the provisions of the following Articles of the Charter: Articles 1 — 11 of Part II, sub-paragraphs 1, 3 and 4 of Article 12, sub-paragraphs 1 — 3 of Article 13, Articles 14 — 17, sub-paragraphs 1 and 4 of Article 18, sub-paragraphs 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 — 11 of Article 19, Articles 20 — 22, Articles 24 — 29 and sub-paragraphs 1 and 2 of Article 31.

Period covered: 01/08/2001 -

Articles concerned: A

Malta

Declaration contained in a Letter from the Permanent Representative of Malta, dated 15 January 2026, registered at the Secretariat General on 19 March 2026 — Or. Engl.

In accordance with Part III, Article A paragraph 3, of the European Social Charter (revised), Malta accepts and declares itself bound by the following Articles and paragraphs of Part II:

Article 2: The right to just conditions of work (paragraph 7)

Article 19: The right of migrant workers and their families to protection and assistance (paragraphs 1, 2, 4a, 4b, 5, 7, 8, 9 and 11)

Article 21: The right to information and consultation

Article 22: The right to take part in the determination and improvement of the working conditions and working environment

Article 27: The right of workers with family responsibilities to equal opportunities and equal treatment (paragraph 1c)

Article 30: The right to protection against poverty and social exclusion

Period covered: 01/05/2026

Articles concerned: A

Declaration contained in a Note Verbale of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malta, handed over at the time of deposit of the instrument of ratification, on 27 July 2005 — Or. Engl.

In accordance with Part III, Article A, of the Charter, the Republic of Malta considers itself bound by the following Articles and paragraphs of Part II:

Article 1 — the right to work (paragraphs 1 to 4)

Article 2 — the right to just conditions of work (paragraphs 1 to 3, 5 and 6)

Article 3 — the right to safe and healthy working conditions (paragraphs 1 to 4)

Article 4 — the right to a fair remuneration (paragraphs 1 to 5)

Article 5 — the right to organise

Article 6 — the right to bargain collectively (paragraphs 1 to 4)

Article 7 — the right of children and young persons to protection (paragraphs 1 to 10)

Article 8 — the right of employed women to protection of maternity (paragraphs 1, 2, 4 and 5)

Article 9 — the right to vocational guidance

Article 10 — the right to vocational training (paragraphs 1 to 5a and 5d)

Article 11 — the right to protection of health (paragraphs 1 to 3)

Article 12 — the right to social security (paragraphs 1, 3 and 4a)

Article 13 — the right to social and medical assistance (paragraphs 1 to 4)

Article 14 — the right to benefit from social welfare services (paragraphs 1 and 2)

Article 15 — the right of persons with disabilities to independence, social integration and participation in the life of the community (paragraphs 1 to 3)

Article 16 — The right of the family to social, legal and economic protection

Article 17 — The right of children and young persons to social, legal and economic protection (paragraphs 1 and 2)

Article 18 — The right to engage in a gainful occupation in the territory of other Parties (paragraph 4)

Article 20 — The right to equal opportunities and equal treatment in matters of employment and occupation without discrimination on the grounds of sex

Article 23 — The right of elderly persons to social protection

Article 24 — The right to protection in cases of termination of employment

Article 25 — The right of workers to the protection of their claims in the event of the insolvency of their employer

Article 26 — The right to dignity at work (paragraphs 1 and 2)

Article 27 — The right of workers with family responsibilities to equal opportunities and equal treatment (paragraphs 2 and 3)

Article 28 — The right of workers' representatives to protection in the undertaking and facilities to be accorded to them

Article 29 — The right to information and consultation in collective redundancy procedures.

Period covered: 01/09/2005 -

Articles concerned: A

Montenegro

Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 3 March 2010 — Or. Engl.

In accordance with Part III, Article A, of the Charter, Montenegro declares that it considers itself legally bound to accept the following provisions of Part II of the Charter:

Article 1;

Article 2, paragraphs 1, 2, 6;

Article 3;

Article 4, paragraphs 2, 3, 5;

Article 5;

Article 6;

Article 7, paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9;

Article 8;

Article 9;

Article 10, paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4;

Article 11;

Article 12;

Article 13;

Article 14;

Article 15;

Article 16;

Article 17;

Article 19, paragraphs 11, 12;

Article 20;

Article 23;

Article 24;

Article 26, paragraph 1;

Article 27, paragraphs 1(a), 2, 3;

Article 28;

Article 29.

Period covered: 01/05/2010 -

Articles concerned: A

Netherlands

Reservation contained in the instrument of acceptance deposited on 3 May 2006 — Or. Engl.

The Netherlands will consider itself bound by Article 6, paragraph 4, of the European Social Charter (revised), except with respect to military personnel in active service and civil servants employed by the Ministry of Defence.

Period covered: 01/07/2006 -

Articles concerned: 6, A

Reservation contained in the instrument of acceptance deposited on 3 May 2006 — Or. Engl.

The Netherlands will not consider itself bound by Article 19, paragraph 12, of the Charter (revised).

Period covered: 01/07/2006 -

Articles concerned: 19, A

Declaration contained in the instrument of acceptance deposited on 3 May 2006 — Or. Engl.

The Kingdom of the Netherlands accepts the European Social Charter (revised) for the Kingdom in Europe.

[Note by the Secretariat: See also the Communication from the Permanent Representation of the Netherlands registered at the Secretariat General on 28 September 2010, concerning the modification in the structure of the Kingdom as of 10 October 2010.]

Period covered: 01/07/2006 -

Articles concerned: L

North Macedonia

Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 6 January 2012 — Or. Engl.

In accordance with Part III, Article A, of the Charter, the Republic of Macedonia declares that it considers itself bound by the following Articles and paragraphs of Part II of the Charter:

Article 1;

Article 2;

Article 3, paragraphs 2 and 4;

Article 4, paragraphs 2, 3 and 5;

Article 5;

Article 6;

Article 7, paragraphs 1 — 4 and 6 — 10;

Article 8;

Article 11;

Article 12;

Article 13;

Article 15, paragraphs 1 and 2;

Article 16;

Article 17;

Article 19, paragraphs 1, 5, 6 and 8;

Article 20;

Article 21;

Article 24;

Article 26;

Article 27, paragraph 3;

Article 28; and

Article 29.

Period covered: 01/03/2012 -

Articles concerned: A

Norway

Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 7 May 2001 — Or. Engl.

The Kingdom of Norway declares that it considers itself bound by Articles 1, 4 — 6, 9 — 17, 20 — 25, 30 and 31, as well as, moreover, by the provisions of Article 2, paragraphs 1 — 6, Article 3, paragraphs 2 — 3, Article 7, paragraphs 1 — 3, 5 — 8 and 10, Article 8, paragraphs 1 and 3, Article 19, paragraphs 1 — 7 and 9 — 12 and Article 27, paragraphs 1c and 2, of the Charter.

Period covered: 01/07/2001 -

Articles concerned: A

Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 7 May 2001 — Or. Engl.

In conformity with Part VI, Article L, of the revised European Social Charter, the Norwegian Government declares that the metropolitan territory of Norway to which the provisions of the revised European Social Charter shall apply, shall be the territory of the Kingdom of Norway with the exception of Svalbard (Spitzbergen) and Jan Mayen. The revised European Social Charter shall not apply to the Norwegian dependencies.

Period covered: 01/07/2001 -

Articles concerned: L

Declaration contained in a letter from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway, transmitted by the Permanent Representative of Norway on 11 January 2005 and registered at the Secretariat General on 13 January 2005 — Or. Engl.

In accordance with Part III, Article A, paragraph 3, of the revised European Social Charter, Norway considers itself bound by Article 28 of the said Social Charter.

Period covered: 01/03/2005 -

Articles concerned: A

Portugal

Reservation contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 30 May 2002 — Or. Fr./Por.

The Republic of Portugal declares that it will not apply Article 2, paragraph 6 to contracts with a duration not exceeding one month or to those with an ordinary working week not exceeding eight hours, and to those of a particular or occasional nature.

Period covered: 01/07/2002 -

Articles concerned: 2

Reservation contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 30 May 2002 — Or. Fr./Por.

The Republic of Portugal declares that the obligation under Article 6 does not prejudge, with respect to paragraph 4, the probihition of lockouts, as specified in paragraph 4 of Article 57 of the Constitution.

Period covered: 01/07/2002 -

Articles concerned: 6

Republic of Moldova

Declaration contained in a Note verbale from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova, dated 19 August 2024, registered at the Secretariat General on 29 August 2024 Or. Engl.

In accordance with Part III, Article A, paragraph 3, of the European Social Charter (Revised), the Republic of Moldova declares that it is committed to be bound by Article 4, paragraph 2, Article 7, paragraph 6, Article 10, paragraphs 1 to 5, and Article 15, paragraph 3, of the said Charter.

Period covered: 01/10/2024

Articles concerned: A

Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification, deposited on 8 November 2001 — Or. Engl.

In accordance with Part III, Article A, paragraph 1, of the Charter, the Republic of Moldova considers itself as being bound by the provisions of Articles 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 16, 17, 20, 21, 24, 26, 28, 29, as well as partially by the provisions of Article 3 (paragraphs 1 — 3), Article 4 (paragraphs 3 — 5), Article 7 (paragraphs 1 — 4, 7 — 10), Article 13 (paragraphs 1 — 3), Article 15 (paragraphs 1, 2), Article 18 (paragraphs 3, 4), Article 19 (paragraphs 7, 8) and Article 27 (paragraph 2).

The Republic of Moldova also acknowledges that the fulfilment of the legal obligations assumed by the partial ratification of the revised European Social Charter shall be subject to the control mechanisms laid down in Part IV of the European Social Charter, done at Turin on 18 October 1961.

Period covered: 01/01/2002

Articles concerned: A

Romania

Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 7 May 1999 — Or. Fr.

In accordance with the provisions of Article A, paragraph 1, of Part III of the Charter, Romania accepts Part I of the Charter as a declaration of the aims which it will pursue by all appropriate means and considers itself bound by the provisions of Article 1; Articles 4 — 9; Articles 11, 12, 16, 17, 20, 21, 24, 25 (*), 28 and 29, as well as, moreover, by the provisions of Article 2, paragraphs 1, 2, 4 — 7; Article 3, paragraphs 1 — 3; Article 13, paragraphs 1 — 3; Article 15, paragraphs 1 and 2; Article 18, paragraphs 3 and 4; Article 19, paragraphs 7 and 8, and Article 27, paragraph 2.

[(*) Declaration contained in a Note Verbale from the Permanent Representation of Romania, dated 16 April 2004, registered at the Secretariat General on 21 April 2004 — Or. Engl.

The Permanent Representation of Romania informs the Secretariat that the instrument of ratification no. 490 deposited by Romania on 7 May 1999 contains an error. The said instrument of ratification states under item 1 that Romania considers itself bound by Article 26, while the Act no. 74 of 3 May 1999 by which the Parliament of Romania ratified the European Social Charter (revised) made no reference to Article 26.

The Permanent Representation of Romania to the Council of Europe also informs the Secretariat that the said Law stipulates that Romania considers itself bound by Article 25 of the European Social Charter (revised). Article 25 was not notified at the time when the instrument of ratification was deposited.

Given the above, the Permanent Representation of Romania declares that under item 1 of the instrument of ratification no. 490 deposited by Romania, Article 26 should be read as Article 25.

The Permanent Representation of Romania attaches the Romanian version of the Act no. 74 of 3 May 1999 and the English translation thereof.

Note by the Secretariat: the text of this Act is available upon request to the Treaty Office.]

Period covered: 01/07/1999 -

Articles concerned: A

Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 7 May 1999 — Or. Fr.

Romania declares that it accepts that the application of the legal commitments contained in the European Social Charter (revised) is subject to the control mechanism provided for in Part IV of the European Social Charter adopted in Turin, on 18 October 1961.

Period covered: 01/07/1999 -

Articles concerned: C

Russian Federation

Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 16 October 2009 — Or. Engl.

In accordance with Part III, Article A, of the Charter, the Russian Federation declares that it considers itself bound by the following articles of Part II of the Charter:

Article 1;

Article 2, paragraphs 1, 3 — 7;

Article 3;

Article 4, paragraphs 2 — 5;

Article 5;

Article 6;

Article 7;

Article 8;

Article 9;

Article 10;

Article 11;

Article 12, paragraph 1;

Article 14;

Article 15, paragraphs 1 and 2;

Article 16;

Article 17;

Article 18, paragraph 4;

Article 19, paragraphs 5 and 9;

Article 20;

Article 21;

Article 22;

Article 24;

Article 27;

Article 28;

Article 29.

Period covered: 01/12/2009 -

Articles concerned: A

Serbia

Declaration contained in a Note Verbale from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Serbia, dated 11 June 2009, deposited with the instrument of ratification on 14 September 2009 — Or. Engl.

In accordance with Part III, Article A of the Charter, the Republic of Serbia declares that it considers itself bound by the following articles of Part II of the Charter:

Article 1;

Article 2, paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7;

Article 3;

Article 4;

Article 5;

Article 6, with exception in regard to professional military personnel of the Serbian Army concerning paragraph 4;

Article 7;

Article 8;

Article 9;

Article 10, paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4;

Article 11;

Article 12;

Article 13;

Article 14;

Article 15;

Article 16;

Article 17, paragraphs 1b, 1c and 2;

Article 18;

Article 19, paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10;

Article 20;

Article 21;

Article 22;

Article 23;

Article 24;

Article 25;

Article 26;

Article 28;

Article 29;

Article 30.

Period covered: 01/11/2009 -

Articles concerned: A

Slovak Republic

Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 23 April 2009 — Or. Engl.

In accordance with the provisions of Part III, Article A, paragraph 1, subparagraphs b) and c) of the European Social Charter (revised), Slovakia declares that it considers itself bound by the following articles:

Article 1 — The right to work (paragraphs 1 — 4)

Article 2 — The right to just conditions of work (paragraphs 1 — 7)

Article 3 — The right to safe and healthy working conditions (paragraphs 1 — 4)

Article 4 — The right to fair remuneration (paragraphs 1 — 5)

Article 5 — The right to organise

Article 6 — The right to bargain collectively (paragraphs 1 — 4)

Article 7 — The right of children and young persons to protection (paragraphs 1 — 10)

Article 8 — The right of employed women to protection of maternity (paragraphs 1 — 5)

Article 9 — The right to vocational guidance

Article 10 — The right to vocational training (paragraphs 1 — 5)

Article 11 — The right to protection of health (paragraphs 1 — 3)

Article 12 — The right to social security (paragraphs 1 — 4)

Article 13 — The right to social and medical assistance (paragraphs 1 — 3)

Article 14 — The right to benefit from social welfare services (paragraphs 1 and 2)

Article 15 — The right of persons with disabilities to independence, social integration and participation in the life of the community (paragraphs 1 and 2)

Article 16 — The right of the family to social, legal and economic protection

Article 17 — The right of children and young persons to social, legal and economic protection (paragraphs 1 and 2)

Article 18 — The right to engage in a gainful occupation in the territory of other Parties (paragraphs 1, 2, 4)

Article 19 — The right of migrant workers and their families to protection and assistance (paragraphs 1, 4 letters a) and b), 5, 6, 7, 9 and 11)

Article 20 — The right to equal opportunities and equal treatment in matters of employment and occupation without discrimination on the grounds of sex (letters a) to d))

Article 21 — The right to information and consultation (letters a) and b))

Article 22 — The right to take part in the determination and improvement of the working conditions and working environment (letters a) to d))

Article 23 — The right of elderly persons to social protection (first indent letter a) and letter b), second indent letter a) and letter b) and third indent)

Article 24 — The right to protection in cases of termination of employment (letter a) and letter b))

Article 25 — The right of workers to the protection of their claims in the event of insolvency of their employer

Article 26 — The right to dignity at work (paragraphs 1 and 2)

Article 27 — The right of workers with family responsibilities to equal opportunities and equal treatment (paragraphs 1, 2 and 3)

Article 28 — The right of workers' representatives to protection in the undertaking and facilities to be accorded to them (letter a) and letter b))

Article 29 — The right to information and consultation in collective redundancy procedures

Article 30 — The right to protection against poverty and social exclusion (letter a) and letter b)).

Period covered: 01/06/2009

Articles concerned: A

Slovenia

Declaration contained in a Note Verbale handed to the Secretary General at the time of deposit of the instrument of ratification, on 7 May 1999 — Or. Engl.

In accordance with Part IV, Article D, paragraph 2, of the Charter, the Republic of Slovenia declares that it accepts the supervision of its obligations under this Charter following the procedure provided for in the Additional Protocol to the European Social Charter providing for a system of collective complaints, done at Strasbourg, on 9 November 1995.

Period covered: 01/07/1999

Articles concerned: D

Declaration contained in a Note Verbale handed to the Secretary General at the time of deposit of the instrument of ratification, on 7 May 1999 — Or. Engl.

In according with Part III, Article A, paragraph 2, of the Charter, the Republic of Slovenia notifies that it considers itself bound by the following Articles of Part II of this Charter: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 (paragraphs 2 and 3), 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 (paragraphs 1, 3 and 4), 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31.

Period covered: 01/07/1999

Articles concerned: A

Spain

Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification of the Additional Protocol to the European Social Charter Providing for a System of Collective Complaint deposited on 6 October 2022 — Or. Engl./Spa.

The Kingdom of Spain declares itself bound by the Appendix to the Revised European Social Charter «Scope of the Revised European Social Charter in terms of persons protected» in accordance with its literal wording, without the enjoyment of the rights referred to being able to be understood as extending to foreigners who are not in a lawful situation, except with the prior and express authorisation of the Spanish authorities specifying the scope of this protection and the manner in which it must be guaranteed.

Period covered: 01/12/2022

Articles concerned: D

Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 17 May 2021 — Or. Fr

The Permanent Representation of the Kingdom of Spain has the honour to communicate that if the European Social Charter (revised) were to be ratified by the United-Kingdom and extended to Gibraltar, Spain would like to make the following declaration:

1. Gibraltar is a non-autonomous territory whose international relations come under the responsibility of the United Kingdom and which is subject to a decolonisation process in accordance with the relevant decisions and resolutions of the General Assembly of the United Nations.

2. The authorities of Gibraltar have a local character and exercise exclusively internal competences which have their origin and their foundation in a distribution and attribution of competences performed by the United Kingdom in compliance with its internal legislation, in its capacity as sovereign State of which the mentioned non-autonomous territory is dependent.

3. As a result, any participation of the Gibraltarian authorities in the application of this Charter will be understood as carried out exclusively as part of the internal competences of Gibraltar and cannot be considered to modify in any way what was established in the two previous paragraphs.

4. The procedure foreseen in the Arrangements relating to Gibraltar authorities in the context of certain international treaties which were adopted by Spain and the United Kingdom on 19 December 2007, as well as the «Agreed Arrangements relating to Gibraltar authorities in the context of EU and EC instruments and related treaties», dated 19 April 2000, apply to this Charter.

5. The application of the Charter to Gibraltar should not be interpreted as an acknowledgment of any right or any situation regarding areas not covered by Article X of the Treaty of Utrecht of 13 July 1713, concluded between the Crowns of Spain and of the United Kingdom.

Period covered: 01/07/2021

Articles concerned: 0

Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 17 May 2021 — Or. Fr

In relation to Article D, paragraph 2, of Part IV of the European Social Charter (revised), Spain declares that it accepts the supervision of its obligations under this Charter following the procedure provided for in the Additional Protocol to the European Social Charter providing for a system of collective complaints, made in Strasbourg on 9 November 1995.

Period covered: 01/07/2021

Articles concerned: D

Sweden

Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 29 May 1998 — Or. Engl.

In accordance with Part III, Article A, paragraph 2, of the Charter, Sweden considers itself bound by the following Articles in Part II.

Article 1 The right to work (paragraphs 1 — 4, all)

Article 2 The right to just conditions of work (paragraphs 3, 5 — 6)

Article 3 The right to safe and healthy working conditions (paragraphs 1 — 3)

Article 4 The right to a fair remuneration (paragraphs 1, 3 — 4)

Article 5 The right to organise

Article 6 The right to bargain collectively (paragraphs 1 — 4, all)

Article 7 The right of children and young persons to protection (paragraphs 1 — 4, 7 — 10)

Article 8 The right of employed women to protection of maternity (paragraphs 1 and 3)

Article 9 The right to vocational guidance

Article 10 The right to vocational training (paragraphs 1 — 5, all)

Article 11 The right to protection of health (paragraphs 1 — 3, all)

Article 12 The right to social security (paragraphs 1 — 3)

Article 13 The right to social and medical assistance (paragraphs 1 — 4, all)

Article 14 The right to benefit from social welfare services (paragraphs 1 — 2, all)

Article 15 The right of persons with disabilities to independence, social integration and participation in the life of the community (paragraphs 1 — 3, all)

Article 16 The right of the family to social, legal and economic protection

Article 17 The right of children and young persons to social, legal and economic protection (paragraphs 1 — 2, all)

Article 18 The right to engage in a gainful occupation in the territory of other Parties (paragraphs 1 — 4, all)

Article 19 The right of migrant workers and their families to protection and assistance (paragraphs 1 — 12, all)

Article 20 The right to equal opportunities and equal treatment in matters of employment and occupation without discrimination on the grounds of sex

Article 21 The right to information and consultation

Article 22 The right to take part in the determination and improvement of the working conditions and working environment

Article 23 The right of elderly persons to social protection

Article 25 The right of workers to the protection of their claims in the event of the insolvency of their employer

Article 26 The right to dignity at work (paragraphs 1 — 2, all)

Article 27 The right of workers with family responsibilities to equal opportunities and equal treatment (paragraphs 1 — 3, all)

Article 29 The right to information and consultation in collective redundancy procedures

Article 30 The right to protection against poverty and social exclusion

Article 31 The right to housing (paragraphs 1 — 3, all).

Period covered: 01/07/1999 -

Articles concerned: A

Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 29 May 1998 — Or. Engl.

Sweden considers that Preferential treatment shall not be considered as incompatible with Article E of the Charter.

Period covered: 01/07/1999 -

Articles concerned: E

Turkiye

Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 27 June 2007 — Or. Engl.

In accordance with Part III, Article A, of the European Social Charter (revised), the Republic of Turkey declares that it considers itself bound by the following articles, paragraphs and sub-paragraphs of Part II of the revised Charter:

Article 1

Article 2, paragraphs 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7

Article 3

Article 4, paragraphs 2, 3, 4 and 5

Articles 7 to 31.

Period covered: 01/08/2008 -

Articles concerned: A

Ukraine

Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 21 December 2006 — Or. Engl.

Ukraine undertakes to consider Part I of the Charter as the declaration of the goals which Ukraine shall be eager to achieve by every appropriate manner as outlined in the preamble to Part I of the Charter.

Ukraine considers itself bound by the following Articles and paragraphs of Part II of the Charter: