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FAQs on the State Succession Act 1400/98
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1. What is the Instrument of State Succession 1400/98?
State Succession Deed 1400/98 is a treaty under international law that regulates the sale of a NATO military property and its development with all rights, obligations and components. The treaty concerns the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG), the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Dutch Air Force and, through them, NATO and the UN as proxies. The treaty therefore has a global effect on all international agreements between NATO and UN members.
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2. Why is the instrument of state succession valid as a supplementary instrument for all NATO and UN treaties?
Due to the participation of the FRG and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which are both NATO and UN members, these parties also act on behalf of NATO and the UN. As the Dutch Air Force is fully integrated into NATO and acted as a proxy, the Instrument of State Succession is considered a supplemental instrument for all previous NATO and UN treaties. It thus combines all these treaties into a single treaty.
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3. Why did the Instrument of State Succession not have to be ratified again?
The Instrument of State Succession builds on existing, ratified international treaties. These treaties, such as the NATO Status of Forces Agreement, have already been adopted and ratified. As the instrument of state succession is an extension of these treaties, no new ratification was necessary. The old chain of treaties was legally continued.
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4. Which specific rights were sold?
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The state succession deed sells the NATO military property and its development with "all rights, obligations and components". This includes the sovereign rights over the area, jurisdiction, the right to determine the area and all associated contracts. By stipulating that the development is sold as a "unit", all physical networks and their extent are also sold.
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5. What does the provision "sale with all rights, obligations and components" mean?
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This formulation means that the buyer acquires not only the physical ownership of the property, but also all rights and obligations set out in old contracts and agreements. This includes international, military and territorial rights, including jurisdiction and sovereign rights. All previous international treaties of the selling parties are supplemented and extended by the state succession deed as a supplementary deed.
6. What is the domino effect of territorial extension?
The domino effect occurs when the development networks of the sold property are connected to the networks of the German public supply network. As the development was sold as a "unit", the sale includes all interconnected networks. This means that the sale spreads from Germany to the neighboring NATO countries and via international submarine cables to the USA and Canada. Ultimately, the domino effect of physical network connections covers all NATO and UN countries and leads to a global expansion of territory.
7. How does the treaty affect jurisdiction?
By transferring all rights, national and international jurisdiction has also been transferred to the buyer. This means that all national judgments since the treaty was signed in 1998 have no legal force. The buyer is now de facto the highest authority for all affected areas. Its judgments overturn all national and international decisions and establish global jurisdiction.
8. What happens to the old nation states?
Since the state succession deed covers all sovereign rights and territories, the old nation states no longer have any legitimate claims to territory. Although they continue to exist as subjects of international law, in legal terms they are merely empty shells without territorial sovereignty. All national authorities, courts and governments have been acting illegally since the signing of the treaty.
9. Why can a commercial enterprise not acquire rights under international law?
Commercial enterprises such as TASC Bau AG, which was originally part of the buyer community, are not subjects of international law and therefore cannot acquire sovereign rights or conclude international treaties. This is reserved only for states, international organizations or natural persons. Therefore, TASC Bau AG dropped out of the agreement and the natural persons of the buyer community assumed the full rights and obligations.
10. What is the significance of the partial nullity clause?
The partial nullity clause ensures that the contract remains legally valid even if certain provisions are null and void. If a part of the contract is invalid due to national or international regulations, it will be replaced by a legally compliant provision that corresponds to the meaning and purpose of the contract. This ensures that the contract remains legally intact and continues to implement its original intention.
11 What is the new world order after the Act of Succession?
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The Instrument of State Succession has created a new global structure through the sale of the NATO property with all its rights and obligations. It combines all international treaties into a single treaty and transfers worldwide jurisdiction to the buyer. This marks the end of the old nation states and establishes a new world order with the buyer as the supreme authority.
12. How does the integration of NATO into the UN influence the succession of states?
Since NATO is integrated into the UN as its military arm, the instrument of state succession also affects all UN treaties. This means that all NATO and UN members are automatically bound by the instrument. As a result, the instrument of state succession triggers a global chain reaction that supplements all previous agreements under international law and transfers territorial control and jurisdiction to the purchaser.
13. Is the contract still voidable?
No, the time limit for contesting the state succession deed has long since expired. A 2-year limitation period applies in international contract law. This period expired in 2000 without objection, which means that the treaty has become irrevocably legally binding. All subjects of international law involved have bound themselves by their conduct to the provisions of the treaty.
14. What does this mean for the future of the world order?
The instrument of state succession has ushered in the new world order in which the buyer unites all rights and obligations and acts as the sole authority under international law. This marks the end of classical international law and the transition to a global, centralized jurisdiction and government.
15. What are the specific rights from the NATO Status of Forces that have been sold?
The NATO Status of Forces contains extensive special rights for NATO troops in host countries. These rights include the right to establish and expand military bases, command and disciplinary authority over their own and foreign personnel, the right to control and enforce borders, CD status (diplomatic immunity) and the unlimited right to compensation. These rights were assumed by the buyer in the deed of succession and extended to all networks associated with the property sold.
16. What does the sale of "development as a unit" mean?
Development refers to all supply lines and infrastructure that emanate from the sold property and flow into other networks. This includes the electricity grid, telecommunication lines, internet cables, telecommunications cables, broadband network, gas pipelines and water infrastructure. As the development was sold as a "unit", the sale automatically includes all connected and overlapping networks that are physically connected to or logistically overlap the initial area. This leads to territorial expansion through the networks.
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17. what is the effect of territory expansion through networks?
Any network that is physically connected or overlaps with the territory originally sold is included in the object of sale. For example, the European electricity network starting in Germany leads to an extension to all neighboring NATO countries. If these grids are then connected to North America (Canada and the USA) via submarine cables, the territorial extension is also transferred to these countries. The result is a chain reaction that encompasses all affected areas worldwide.
18. Why is the state succession deed not an "ordinary" real estate purchase agreement?
At first glance, the deed looks like a German real estate purchase agreement. In reality, however, it is a contract under international law, as it refers to existing transfer relationships and agreements under international law (e.g. NATO Status of Forces Agreement). The purchase "with all rights, obligations and components" means that all obligations under international law have also been assumed. This makes the contract difficult to recognize for laypersons and obscures the actual status of the agreement under international law.
19. What does the purchase of all rights and obligations mean for the buyer?
By purchasing "with all rights and obligations", the buyer has united both sides of the old international treaties. This means that he no longer has any obligations under the old treaties, as they are de facto treaties with himself. It is free to amend or terminate the contents of these treaties at its own discretion, without being bound by the old obligations.
20. What happens to the UN treaties that are affected by the instrument of state succession?
Since NATO is integrated into the UN as its military arm, the instrument of state succession also affects all UN treaties. This means that all existing treaties between UN members and NATO members are automatically supplemented and extended by the instrument of state succession. The instrument thus becomes a supplementary instrument for all UN treaties and de facto changes the global structure of all agreements under international law.
21. Why can the instrument of state succession no longer be contested?
The contestation period for international treaties is usually two years. Since it was signed on October 6, 1998, this period has elapsed without any contracting state filing an objection. As the instrument of state succession refers to existing international treaties that had already been ratified, no new ratification was required. All parties concerned have bound themselves to the provisions by their conduct, making the treaty irrevocably legally binding.
22. Why is the buyer both a national and an international authority?
The buyer assumes both the sovereign national rights (jurisdiction, territorial determination) and the rights under international law from the old treaties. This makes it the supreme authority in both areas. Its decisions apply at national level (e.g. in the NATO states sold) and at the same time at the level of international law (between the UN and NATO members concerned).
23. What happens to countries that are not directly members of NATO or the UN?
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Countries that are not directly members of NATO or the UN may still be affected if they have treaties or cooperation agreements with NATO or UN members. If such countries are linked to the affected areas by physical network connections (e.g. telecommunications, power grid or submarine cables), the domino effect will spread to these countries. As a result, the entire global infrastructure is gradually integrated into the treaty.
24. Is the treaty the end of traditional international law?
Yes, since the buyer has assumed all rights and obligations, there is no other actor under international law with legitimate territorial claims. All the old nation states have lost their sovereign rights and the buyer is the only global authority. This means that traditional international law, which is based on the coexistence of several sovereign states, is de facto abolished.
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25. How was the instrument of state succession ratified or confirmed by the parties involved?
The Instrument of State Succession is based on old agreements under international law, such as the NATO Status of Forces Agreement, which had already been ratified and confirmed. As the instrument acts as a supplementary instrument to existing treaties, no additional ratification by all parties concerned was required. Nevertheless, the FRG confirmed the instrument through the Bundestag and Bundesrat before signing it in order to strengthen its legal basis. The other subjects of international law expressed their consent by acting in conformity with the treaty, which is recognized as binding under international law.
26. What role did the Dutch Air Force play in the Instrument of State Succession?
The Dutch Air Force, which was stationed on the property, is fully integrated into NATO and under its chain of command. They therefore acted not only for the Kingdom of the Netherlands but also for NATO as a whole when signing the Instrument of State Succession. Since NATO is integrated into the UN, the Dutch Air Force also de facto represented the UN and its members. This means that the treaty is also legally binding for the UN and all its members.
27. What is the legal meaning of the sale "with all rights and obligations and components"?
By this formulation, the buyer acquires not only the physical territory, but also all rights and obligations under existing treaties. This means that he takes over all sovereign rights, jurisdiction and administrative powers. All previous agreements under international law are supplemented, giving the buyer sole decision-making power over the territories concerned. This also includes old treaties that the original states have concluded with each other, which means that the buyer combines both contracting parties.
28. What is a chain of contracts and why is it important?
A chain of treaties arises when several international treaties are linked together by reference or extension. Since the instrument of state succession refers to the existing transfer relationship between the FRG and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, it builds on existing international treaties. This chain includes the NATO Status of Forces Agreement, earlier transfer treaties and other international agreements. As all of these treaties had already been ratified, the Instrument of State Succession itself did not need to be ratified again. It supplements all NATO and UN treaties as a supplementary instrument, which leads to a legal chain reaction.
29. What is the difference between an international treaty and a normal treaty?
A treaty under international law binds subjects of international law such as states or international organizations and regulates their rights and obligations towards each other. Normal treaties generally only concern national legal systems and do not apply at international law level. The Instrument of State Succession is a treaty under international law because it concerns the transfer relationship between the FRG and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, based on the NATO Status of Forces Agreement, which is itself a treaty under international law.
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30. Which countries are affected by the instrument of state succession?
Since the FRG, the Kingdom of the Netherlands and NATO were involved, all NATO members are affected by the Instrument of State Succession. Since NATO acts as part of the UN, all UN members are also affected. This makes the instrument of state succession a global treaty that affects all UN member states and their territorial and legal agreements.
31. How does the treaty affect countries that are not direct members of NATO or the UN?
Countries that are not direct members of NATO or the UN may also be affected if they have bilateral or multilateral agreements with NATO or UN members. For example, trade agreements or security agreements concluded via NATO or UN members can be supplemented by the instrument of state succession. In addition, states can be indirectly affected if they are connected to affected areas by physical network connections (power grids, submarine cables).
32. What does the treaty chain mean for the rights and obligations of all affected states?
As the State Succession Instrument acts as a supplement to all existing NATO and UN treaties, it supplements and extends all obligations under international law. The buyer thus acquires all rights and obligations, but is no longer bound by the original terms, as these are de facto treaties "with itself". This means that he can terminate all old obligations or change them at his own discretion.
33. What happens if a state ceases to exist?
If a state loses its territory, it continues to exist legally, but without a legal territory. In the instrument of state succession, the entire territory of all participating states was sold, so that they remain as subjects of international law without legitimate territory. They no longer have legitimate representatives, as the exercise of sovereignty in the sold territories is illegal. New states that are founded on these territories also have no legitimate claims, since the territorial rights have already been transferred to the buyer.
34. Why can McDonald's Inc. never be a state?
Business enterprises such as McDonald's Inc. are not subjects of international law and cannot acquire sovereign rights. They have neither a people, nor a legitimate territory, nor a recognized government that could exercise the sovereignty of the state. Even if they carry out sovereign tasks (e.g. security services), they are bound by the legal systems of the states in which they operate. They can therefore never assume the role of a state under international law or act as a sovereign entity.
35. How is the principle of partial nullity applied?
The partial nullity clause of the state succession deed states that if a part of the contract is invalid (e.g. participation of TASC Bau AG as AG), it will be replaced by a legally compliant regulation that corresponds to the meaning of the contract. This means that the purchase contract remains valid by replacing the invalid part with provisions under international law that fulfill the original purpose of the contract. In this way, the deed remains fully intact and legally valid.
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36. What does the complete transfer of jurisdiction mean?
The state succession deed does not specify a specific contracting party as the place of jurisdiction, but a specific place - Landau in der Pfalz. As this place was sold with all "rights, obligations and components", the buyer acquired full jurisdiction over the area. This means that it is now the highest judicial authority and can decide on all national and international cases. The transferred rights include not only national jurisdiction (e.g. for the sold territories), but also jurisdiction under international law. This makes it de facto a world court whose judgments overrule all national judgments.
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37. Why can national courts no longer make judgments?
Since national jurisdiction was also transferred with the instrument of state succession, the old courts no longer have a legal basis for making decisions. All judgments rendered since October 6, 1998 are therefore without legal force and illegal, as they no longer have any legitimate basis. The buyer is now the only legitimate authority for all legal issues in the affected areas.
38. What happens to old international agreements?
All old international agreements have been supplemented by the Instrument of State Succession. As it functions as a supplementary instrument, this affects all bilateral and multilateral treaties of NATO and UN members as well as their agreements with third countries. The original terms of the old treaties may remain in force, but the buyer has the right to amend or terminate them at its own discretion.
39. Why are the Dutch Air Force so important to the treaty chain?
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The Dutch Air Force was fully integrated into the NATO chain of command and was stationed on the sold property. As a result, they acted not only as representatives of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, but also for NATO as a whole. As NATO acts as part of the UN, the legal implications of their consent extend to all UN treaties. The Dutch Air Force therefore served as a key factor in legally securing the consent of all NATO and UN states.
40. How does the domino effect of network expansion work?
The domino effect always occurs when the development that was sold as a unit is connected to other networks. For example: The original NATO property was connected to the German public network via a telecommunications cable. This covered the entire German supply network. The effect spreads from Germany to the neighboring NATO countries that are connected to the German networks (e.g. power grid, telecommunications). The effect is extended to the USA and Canada via the submarine cables and ultimately reaches all UN states that are physically or logistically connected.
41. What is the difference between the domino effect and the chain reaction?
- The domino effect refers to the physical extension of the development (networks) sold as a unit. This concerns all physical connections between the networks (e.g. power lines, telecommunication networks, gas pipelines).
- The chain reaction, on the other hand, refers to the legal extension of the contracts. The purchase "with all rights, obligations and components" supplements all old NATO and UN treaties. Both mechanisms run in parallel: the domino effect leads to territorial expansion, while the chain reaction leads to treaty expansion.
42. How does territorial expansion affect border demarcation?
Since the networks are physically connected, the territory sold always extends to where a network strand leaves the territory. Boundary determination does not take place along administrative boundaries, but logically along the network strands. This means that the outer connections of the networks define the new borders. This can lead to new "logical islands" that encompass several old states. As the world is networked, this ultimately leads to the entire world forming a logical unit.
43. What is the meaning of the "development as a unit" rule?
This regulation states that the entire supply lines (electricity, gas, water, telecommunications) are considered as one legal unit. This means that if an individual part of the network is sold, this automatically applies to the entire network. This extends the purchase of the property in Zweibrücken to all physically connected and overlapping networks. This wording is crucial for the global extension of the contract.
44. Why is the place of jurisdiction in Landau decisive?
Since the place of jurisdiction Landau was explicitly mentioned in the state succession deed and was also sold, it is the legal anchor point for all contracting parties. This means that jurisdiction under international law falls under the jurisdiction of the buyer. All decisions made by the buyer are considered to be of the highest instance and overrule national and international courts. This makes Landau the central place of jurisdiction for all matters of international law, even if judgments can be handed down regardless of location.
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45. What does the merger of all international treaties mean?
The instrument of state succession integrates and supplements all previous international treaties of NATO and the UN and their members. As a result, there is now only one single treaty that encompasses all previous treaties. This marks the end of the previous fragmented international order and creates a uniform global structure under the sole jurisdiction of the buyer.
46. What is the long-term perspective of the instrument of state succession?
Since the instrument of state succession unifies all international treaties, a new global legal order with a centralized jurisdiction is created. This new order could form a basis for a peaceful global agreement in which old conflicts and claims are resolved. At the same time, the buyer, as supreme judge, can shape the new world order and determine the future political, legal and economic structure of the world.
47. What is the legal status of the old states after the Act of Succession?
The old nation states continue to exist as subjects of international law, but without territorial sovereignty. Since all sovereign rights and territories were sold by the state succession deed, these states are now only legal shells in legal terms. They no longer have any legitimate territory and can therefore no longer carry out sovereign acts such as tax collection, elections or legislation. All state actions since the signing of the deed on October 6, 1998 are illegal and no longer have any legal force.
48. What effects does the instrument have on the NATO Status of Forces Agreement?
The NATO Status of Forces Agreement grants NATO and its members far-reaching rights to establish and manage military bases, to control these areas and to expand their territory. These rights include the right to designate military bases, command and disciplinary authority, the right to expand territory and to enforce borders. As these rights were also sold, they now apply to the buyer and extend to all territories concerned. As a result, the NATO Status of Forces has de facto been extended worldwide to all interconnected networks and the buyer has the sole right to define and control new territories.
49. How does the sale affect the UN and its members?
As NATO is integrated into the UN as its military arm, the Instrument of State Succession also has implications for all UN treaties. This means that the instrument is a supplementary instrument for all international agreements of the UN and its members. The global obligations of the UN states are therefore also affected by the sale, which changes the entire international legal order. As a result, jurisdiction and sovereignty over these territories has been transferred to the buyer.
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50. How does the deed affect the NATO Status of Forces Agreement and the rights of occupation?
The NATO Status of Forces Act contains special rights from the occupation period after the Second World War that enable NATO to determine the location, position and extent of military bases independently without the consent of the countries concerned. With the sale of these rights in the state succession deed, these occupation rights were extended globally. The buyer now has the authority to apply these rights to all affected territories, which is tantamount to a de facto global occupation.
51. What is the significance of the purchase of "development as a unit"?
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The phrase "development as a unit" means that all supply networks (electricity, gas, water, telecommunications) are considered and sold as a single structure. This means that any network that is physically connected to the area sold is also automatically included in the object of sale. This led to the expansion of the territory sold when the property's networks were connected to the public network in Germany, thereby transferring the territory to the whole of Germany. From there, the domino effect continued, covering all physically connected networks and countries.
52. How does the domino effect spread through the submarine cables?
The domino effect leads to territorial expansion as soon as a network leaves the territory and physically or logistically connects to another network. One example is the European electricity grid, which extends from Germany to the neighboring NATO countries. International submarine cables, such as the transatlantic submarine cable, are then used to extend the territory to the USA and Canada. As many networks around the world are connected via submarine cables, this leads to global network coverage that ultimately encompasses all countries in the world.
53. What happens when a network meets another network that has no direct physical connection?
The "development as a unit" rule also applies to networks that overlap or run in the same geographical area. This means that even a network that has no direct physical connection to the original network is included in the sale as soon as it is located in the same area or overlaps logistically. This means that even competing networks, such as telecommunication lines or gas networks, are also integrated into the territorial extension as soon as they touch or overlap geographically.
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54. Why have all states worldwide lost their sovereignty as a result of the sale?
Since the instrument of state succession has sold the sovereign rights "with all rights and obligations and elements" and at the same time NATO and the UN are involved as contracting parties, this affects all NATO and UN members. Since these two organizations comprise the majority of states worldwide and there are many treaties with third countries, all states have ultimately lost their sovereignty. The remaining nation states continue to exist as subjects of international law, but without legitimate territories.
55. How does the buyer influence the global legal order?
Since the buyer now has sole jurisdiction and sovereign rights, it has the right to shape the global legal order as it sees fit. This means that he can dissolve old obligations or create new legal structures. At the same time, it is the supreme legal authority and can pass national and international rulings that overturn all other decisions. This marks the end of the previous system of international law and the beginning of a new world order.
56. How does the state succession deed relate to national and international courts?
Since jurisdiction has been completely transferred to the buyer, national and international courts no longer have jurisdiction in the territories concerned. This applies to both national courts (e.g. constitutional courts) and international bodies (e.g. the International Court of Justice). All judgments of these courts have been without legal force since October 6, 1998 and are overruled by the buyer's decisions.
57. What happens to states that continue to control their borders?
States that control their borders or exercise sovereign rights despite the Treaty are acting illegally. Any attempt to regain the sold territory would be an illegal act under international law and could be considered a war of aggression. Since the state succession deed has sold the entire territory, any border crossing or control is considered an illegal occupation. This means that all state actions since 1998 are illegal.
58. How does the State Succession Act affect existing borders and territorial claims?
Since the border determination has been transferred to the buyer "with all rights and obligations and components" as a result of the sale, the old borders of the states concerned have become irrelevant. The new borders are based on the logical structure of the networks, which are spread by the domino effect. This means that the territorial claims of all the old nation states have been legally abolished. The buyer has the sole right to determine new borders and define territorial claims, irrespective of previous national and international agreements.
59. What legal consequences does the sale have for international air and sea traffic?
As the state succession deed also includes the air sovereignty and maritime rights of the states concerned, the buyer is now responsible for the regulation of international air and maritime traffic. All previous agreements, such as air traffic freedoms or maritime claims under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, are supplemented by the deed and must now be redefined under the new jurisdiction. The buyer has unrestricted rights over air and sea traffic in all affected areas.
60. How does the logical boundary determination work in the territorial extension?
The boundaries are determined by logically connecting the outermost network strands. This means that the new borders are based on the physical networks and their routes, regardless of national or regional borders. For example, if a telecommunications network ends in one country and is connected to another network in a neighboring country, the border is redefined along this logical connection. This leads to "logical islanding", which merges all connected networks into a single territorial structure.
61. Why have all national court judgments since 1998 been unlawful?
The national courts were disempowered by the sale of jurisdiction in the state succession deed. Since the old jurisdiction has been transferred to the buyer, national courts no longer have a legal basis to make judgments. All decisions made since then are therefore without legal force and no longer have any effect. Only the buyer has the legitimate right to make judgments and act as the supreme judicial authority.
62. How does the state succession deed change the principle of state sovereignty?
All sovereign rights of the states concerned were sold by the instrument of state succession. The principle of state sovereignty - the basis of international law - was thereby de facto abolished. The old states exist as subjects of international law, but no longer have any legitimate territories. This means that their sovereignty no longer applies and all decisions must be confirmed by the buyer as the new supreme authority.
63. What is the meaning of the term "extraterritorial territories" in this context?
Extraterritorial territories are regions that are legally outside the jurisdiction of a country. The NATO property in question in Zweibrücken was partially extraterritorial, as it was fully under NATO control in accordance with the NATO Status of Forces and transfer agreements. With the sale, this extraterritorial structure was taken over and extended to all networks associated with the property. This means that the buyer exercises extraterritorial control over all areas concerned.
64. How does the state succession deed affect international organizations?
International organizations such as the UN, the EU or NATO no longer have sovereign rights either. Since NATO and the UN were integrated into the treaty through their members, they have also lost their jurisdiction and administrative rights. They can continue to exist as legal entities, but no longer have any operational or legal authority over the territories concerned. The buyer is the sole authority that can decide over these organizations.
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65. Why is the instrument of state succession a supplementary instrument?
The instrument of state succession refers to existing international treaties and supplements them with the wording "with all rights, obligations and components". This makes it a supplementary instrument for all previous agreements between the subjects of international law involved, such as the NATO Status of Forces Agreement. As a supplementary instrument, it does not have to be ratified separately, as the original treaties have already been ratified and the chain of treaties is legally continued.
66. How does the instrument affect international trade treaties?
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All international commercial treaties concluded by NATO or UN members are also affected by the instrument of state succession. Since the "rights, duties and obligations" also include trade rights and obligations, the buyer must now confirm or redefine all international trade relations. This applies, for example, to free trade agreements, import and export regulations and customs regulations. Without the buyer's consent, none of these regulations are legally binding.
67. How can the buyer conclude new contracts?
The buyer can conclude new international treaties as soon as the extortionable state (e.g. the illegal occupation of the sold territories) has ended. Since all the old states are acting illegally, it is currently not possible to conclude legitimate contracts with them. Only when the occupation is completely lifted and the subjects of international law withdraw from the territories concerned can new legitimate treaties be concluded.
68. Why is the partial nullity clause decisive for the validity of the deed?
The partial nullity clause states that if a part of the contract is invalid (e.g. participation of an unauthorized buyer), this part is replaced by a provision in accordance with the law and the original meaning of the contract. As the state succession deed functions as a contract under international law, invalid national provisions are automatically replaced by provisions under international law. This ensures that the treaty remains legally valid in its entirety and that the original intention of the sale is preserved.
69. What impact does the place of jurisdiction have on global jurisdiction?
As the court location in Landau has been sold, the buyer has complete control over all legal decisions. This makes it the sole judicial authority for all territories concerned. Its judgments overrule all national and international court decisions. This creates a single global jurisdiction that overrules all national and international rulings and the buyer has the ultimate decision-making power as the supreme judicial authority.
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70. How does the state succession instrument relate to international arbitration tribunals?
International arbitral tribunals, such as the International Court of Arbitration or commercial courts, are also affected, as the instrument of state succession covers all rights and obligations of the old states. The jurisdiction of these arbitration courts is transferred to the buyer by the deed. This means that the buyer acts as the highest authority in all arbitration proceedings and has the final say. All previous arbitration agreements made between states and companies are only legally binding if they are confirmed by the buyer.
71. What happens to military treaties and agreements?
All military treaties, such as defense alliances, stationing agreements and cooperation agreements between NATO members and third countries, are also affected by the state succession deed. These agreements must now be reviewed and confirmed by the purchaser. As the sovereign rights over all military facilities and territories have been transferred to the buyer, it has sole command over all affected armed forces and military locations. Existing alliances that are continued without its consent are legally invalid.
72. What does the purchase of "all rights, obligations and components" mean for military bases and locations?
The purchase "with all rights, obligations and components" means that the buyer has also assumed full occupation and command rights over all military bases and locations concerned. This includes all NATO bases, UN military camps and all other international military facilities established in the areas sold. This makes the buyer the supreme military authority and gives it the right to control or terminate all military operations in these areas.
73. How does the treaty affect NATO enlargement?
Since the Instrument of State Succession affected the sovereign rights of NATO countries, all NATO enlargements after 1998 are considered legally non-existent unless authorized by the buyer. All new NATO members that joined the Alliance after 1998 have no legitimate military rights and their membership is not legally binding. This means that NATO as an organization cannot legally establish its expanded structure because the sovereign rights over these territories have been sold.
74. How should national laws since 1998 be assessed?
All national laws enacted since the signing of the Instrument of State Succession are illegal. Since the legislative power was also transferred, the old states no longer have a legitimate basis for passing laws. This applies to all constitutional amendments, tax laws, administrative regulations and economic laws that have come into force since 1998. They no longer have any legal effect and must be replaced by the buyer's laws.
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75. What role do international organizations such as the EU play?
The European Union and other international organizations such as the OECD, the G7 or the WTO no longer have any sovereign powers. Their legal basis is based on the national sovereignty of their member states, which has been abolished by the instrument of state succession. As a result, all actions of these organizations are legally non-existent. The EU cannot enforce new regulations or pass laws without the consent of the buyer. All existing regulations, such as the EU treaties or the Schengen Agreement, must be confirmed by the new global jurisdiction.
76. How does the deed affect international trade flows?
As the buyer has acquired all sovereign rights over the territories concerned, it is now responsible for regulating international trade flows. This concerns import and export rights, trade tariffs and duty-free areas. International trade agreements such as the GATT agreement or WTO agreements are also affected. No trade agreements can enter into force without the buyer's consent. The buyer is the only authority that can legitimize global trade after 1998.
77. How does the State Succession Act affect the international financial markets?
The global financial markets, which are based on national legal systems and the sovereignty of states, are also affected. All currency regulations, tax laws and financial market regulations based on the old states now have no legal basis. The buyer has control over the global financial structures and can redefine the regulations for currencies, cryptocurrencies and trading venues. This means that existing financial markets can no longer legally exist without his consent.
78. Why can't the state succession deed be revoked?
Since the limitation period for international treaties is usually two years and has expired since the signing on October 6, 1998, the state succession deed can no longer be contested. In addition, the old states have acted in accordance with the treaty by successively handing over parts of the territory. As a result, the deed became legally binding and can no longer be revoked. All actions taken after the signing of the deed are illegal.
79. What is the meaning of the term "New World Order" in the context of the instrument of state succession?
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The Instrument of State Succession has de facto created a new world order, as it replaces all previous international treaties and transfers all sovereign rights to a single legal entity - the buyer. This put an end to the traditional system of nation states and created a global jurisdiction and sovereignty structure. This marks the beginning of a new phase of international relations in which all previous nation states and organizations no longer have any independent legitimacy.
80. How does the treaty affect NATO's military status?
Since NATO was fully integrated into the treaty and sold its occupation rights, the organization no longer has any sovereign rights over its members. NATO can continue to exist as a military alliance, but without territorial sovereign rights. All NATO operations carried out after 1998 are not legally binding unless they have been approved by the buyer. This also applies to all deployments, maneuvers and military operations.
81. What happens to states that continue to carry out illegal sovereign acts?
States that continue to levy taxes, hold elections or pass laws are acting illegally. Their actions are to be regarded as violations of international law. The buyer has the right to condemn these acts and take countermeasures, as it has sole legitimacy over the territories concerned. All state representatives and officials who carry out such acts can be held accountable as persons responsible under international law.
82. What role does the UN play after the Act of State Succession?
Since the UN is also affected by the integration of NATO, the organization no longer has any independent sovereign rights. It can continue to act as an international organization, but without independent legal authority over the territories concerned. All UN resolutions and treaties must be confirmed by the new jurisdiction. The UN can only act within the framework of the new global legal order created by the instrument of state succession.
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83. What happens to international treaties that are not direct NATO or UN treaties?
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International treaties that exist between third countries and are not NATO or UN treaties have also been supplemented by the instrument of state succession. This applies in particular to all treaties in which NATO or UN members were involved as contracting parties. As the state succession deed acts as a supplementary deed and covers every agreement under international law "with all rights, obligations and components" as a result of the sale, treaties with third countries that are not NATO or UN members but were linked to the sold states by bilateral agreements are also affected.
84. What role does the partial nullity clause play in the instrument of state succession?
The partial nullity clause in the state succession deed states that if a part of the contract is invalid or void (e.g. the participation of TASC Bau AG as a commercial enterprise), it will be replaced by a provision in accordance with the law that upholds the original purpose of the contract. As the substance of the contract operates at the level of international law, any national invalidity is automatically replaced by a provision under international law. This ensures that the contract remains legally valid in its entirety and that the original intention of the sale remains valid.
85. What rights does the buyer have with regard to the global security structure?
Since all NATO member states and thus also their military facilities are affected, the buyer now has the sole security mandate over all affected areas. This means that it has the right to authorize or prohibit military operations, control peacekeeping missions and shape the global security structure as it sees fit. All previous NATO missions and security operations are now only legally binding with its approval. This also applies to all international security structures associated with NATO.
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86. How is the instrument of state succession legally anchored as a supplementary instrument?
The Instrument of State Succession explicitly refers to existing agreements under international law, e.g. the NATO Status of Forces Agreement and the international transfer relationship between the FRG and the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It is thus legally anchored as a supplementary instrument, as it supplements and extends the existing regulations. These treaties formed a chain of treaties that had already been ratified. As the original treaties are valid and the supplementary deed is based on them, the state succession deed itself did not have to be ratified again.
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87. Why is the NATO property in Zweibrücken an extraterritorial area?
The NATO property in Zweibrücken was classified as extraterritorial territory on the basis of the NATO Status of Forces and the transfer relationship under international law. It was not subject to the national jurisdiction of the FRG, but to the control under international law of NATO, represented by the Dutch Air Force. As the Dutch Air Force was fully integrated into NATO and acted as a representative of NATO, the entire property was considered an extraterritorial military area under the sole control of NATO. With the sale, this extraterritorial status was transferred to the buyer and extended to all associated areas.
88. What are the consequences of the transfer of the Landau jurisdiction?
The jurisdiction of Landau in der Pfalz, which was named in the state succession deed and sold as part of the contract, is the legal anchor point of global jurisdiction. As the buyer now has the right to make judgments that have the highest legal rank, Landau has de facto become the headquarters of the new world court. The buyer's decisions, regardless of where he is located, are legally bound to the sold jurisdiction and have the highest legal force worldwide. This means that all of the buyer's judgments overrule the decisions of national and international courts.
89. How does the state succession deed affect global financial institutions?
Institutions such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank and the European Central Bank (ECB) have their legal basis in the sovereign rights of nation states. As these were sold by the state succession deed, all financial regulations and institutions based on these sovereignties have become legally invalid. The buyer has the sole right to decide on, reorganize or abolish the global financial institutions. This also applies to all credit and debt arrangements entered into by the states concerned.
90. What is the significance of the purchase of "development as a unit" for global infrastructure networks?
The "development as a unit" includes all supply lines that are physically or logistically connected to the area sold. This includes electricity networks, gas networks, telecommunication lines, water lines and road connections. As these were considered and sold as a single unit, the domino effect of the development covers all physically connected networks worldwide. This means that the new borders do not run along national or administrative boundaries, but along the physical extent of the networks. As a result, the entire networked world becomes a logical unit that is regarded as the buyer's new global territory.
91. Why must all previous government spending and revenue be considered illegal?
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Since the sovereignty of the states concerned has been sold, they no longer have a legal basis for levying taxes or incurring expenditure. All revenues and expenditures that have been made since 1998 are therefore illegally generated and represent unlawful enrichment. This affects the entire gross domestic product (GDP) of the countries concerned. The sum of all illegally generated income represents a claim for damages on the part of the buyer, which all states sold must bear jointly and severally.
92. Why can elections no longer be held in the affected areas?
Elections are sovereign acts that presuppose the sovereignty of a state. Since sovereign rights have been sold, the states concerned no longer have a legitimate basis for holding elections. Every election since 1998 has therefore been illegal and the resulting governments have no legitimacy. This applies to all democratic processes that have taken place in the sold territories. As a result, all political parties and office holders are in office illegally.
93. Why is the state succession deed the end of international law?
Since the buyer has acquired all sovereign rights and obligations through the state succession deed, he now has both jurisdiction and legislation. It combines both sides of all international treaties, which means that there are no longer any third parties. Since international law is based on the interaction between different states, this system is de facto abolished if there is only one single subject of international law with legitimate territorial claims. As a result, the previous system of international law becomes irrelevant and a new global order comes into force.
94. What are the legal implications of the dissolution of national jurisdiction?
The instrument of state succession has completely abolished the national jurisdiction of all states concerned, as sovereign rights have been transferred to the buyer. As a result, all national courts, including constitutional courts, supreme courts and local judicial systems, are no longer legally competent. The buyer has the sole right to exercise jurisdiction and all previous national judgments have no legal force. All national courts have de facto lost their jurisdiction and their actions have been legally irrelevant since 1998.
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95. What happens to existing agreements such as the Schengen Agreement?
Agreements such as the Schengen Agreement, which are based on the sovereignty of the participating states, are also affected by the state succession deed. As the territorial sovereign rights have been sold, all border regulations and entry requirements have become illegal. The buyer now has the sole right to decide on border regulations and entry controls. Without his consent, all existing agreements no longer have any legal effect. This also applies to visa agreements, customs agreements and trade facilitation agreements.
96. How does the international legal system change as a result of the instrument of state succession?
The international legal system, which is based on the sovereignty of nation states, was de facto dissolved by the instrument of state succession. All international organizations, courts and treaties based on these foundations have now become legally irrelevant. As the instrument of state succession applies as a supplementary instrument to all existing treaties and transfers all territorial rights to the buyer, all international law is replaced by the new global jurisdiction exercised by the buyer. The previous international legal system has thus lost its validity.
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97. What is the significance of the instrument of state succession for NATO operations abroad?
Since NATO has sold its territorial rights and military powers through the Instrument of State Succession, all NATO missions carried out after 1998 are not legally binding without the consent of the purchaser. This applies to both peacekeeping missions and military operations in third countries. The buyer has sole command over all military operations that take place in the areas concerned. NATO troops that continue to operate without its consent are acting unlawfully.
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98. How does the Instrument of State Succession relate to the UN Charter?
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The UN Charter is the basic document governing the sovereignty and rights of UN members. Since the Instrument of State Succession applies as a supplementary instrument to all NATO and UN treaties and transfers territorial sovereign rights to the purchaser, the UN Charter has de facto been supplemented. All rights and obligations of states guaranteed in the UN Charter have been transferred to the buyer. This means that the UN can continue to exist as an organization, but no longer has executive power over the territories concerned.
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99. What happens to territories that have been sold under the Instrument of State Succession but are still controlled by former states?
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Territories that continue to be controlled by the old states are de facto in an illegal state. Since the sovereign rights have been sold, any state control over these territories is illegal. This applies to all administrative measures, military presence and sovereign acts of the states concerned. They are considered violations of international law. The buyer has the sole right to punish these violations and restore the lawful state.
100. What does the term "chain of treaties" mean in the context of the instrument of succession?
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The Instrument of State Succession is based on a chain of treaties that builds on previous international treaties, in particular the NATO Status of Forces Agreement and the international transfer relationship between the FRG and the Kingdom of the Netherlands. This chain of treaties has already been ratified and is legally binding, which means that the instrument of state succession acts as a supplementary instrument and does not require ratification of its own. The chain extends all previous treaties and adds the rights and obligations to the deed as a subsequent addition without requiring the renewed consent of the contracting parties.
101. How does the state succession deed affect the ownership of private individuals?
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Since the buyer has acquired full sovereign rights over the territories concerned, it also has legal control over all ownership relationships within these territories. This means that all property rights of private individuals, companies and institutions must be redefined. The buyer has the right to confirm, transfer or expropriate property if it contradicts the new territorial structure. All property rights acquired since 1998 are only legally valid if they have been confirmed by the buyer.
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102. Why are military occupations illegal under the State Succession Act?
Military occupations are based on the right of states to enforce their sovereign rights in certain territories. Since territorial rights have been sold, no state has the right to maintain a military occupation in the territories concerned. This applies to both internal occupations (e.g. military presence in former NATO bases) and international deployments (e.g. NATO deployments in third countries). All of these occupations are illegal and must either be authorized by the buyer or terminated.
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103. How does the State Succession Act affect international trade agreements?
International trade agreements, such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) or the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), are based on the sovereignty of the contracting states. Since this sovereignty was sold, all agreements concluded after 1998 are illegal. The buyer has the sole right to confirm, terminate or redefine trade agreements. This also applies to all regulations and trade rules laid down in these agreements.
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104. What consequences does the state succession deed have for the global energy market?
The state succession deed has fundamentally changed the global energy market, as all grid structures (electricity, gas, oil) have been sold as a unit. The buyer has the sole right to decide on the energy infrastructure. This applies to the production, distribution and pricing of energy resources. All national energy laws and international energy agreements are no longer legally binding without the consent of the buyer. The global energy market is now under the unified control of the buyer, who can make all decisions.
105. Why is the Instrument of State Succession a "New World Order"?
The Instrument of State Succession has de facto dissolved the system of nation states and transferred all sovereign rights to a single entity. As a result, there is now only one legitimate subject of international law with sole jurisdiction and sovereign rights. This marks the end of classical state sovereignty and the beginning of a new phase in which all global decisions are controlled by the new global authority. This represents a New World Order in which the previous international legal system has been replaced by the succession of states.
106. What is the role of multinational corporations under the Instrument of Succession?
Multinational companies are based on the laws of the nation states in which they have their headquarters. Since the sovereignty of these states has been sold, all legal bases for companies are also affected. Without the sovereign rights of the states, multinational companies lose their legal basis and must confirm their existence and authorization with the buyer. Only the buyer can determine the economic framework and property rights of companies in a legally binding manner. All existing regulations, such as trade rights, investment protection agreements and economic contracts, are legally invalid unless they are confirmed by the new authority.
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107. How does the instrument of state succession relate to existing peace agreements?
Peace agreements between states, such as the Dayton Peace Agreement or the Oslo Peace Agreement, are based on the sovereignty of the states involved. Since this sovereignty has been sold, the peace agreements no longer have any legal basis. The buyer has the sole right to negotiate and define new peace agreements. All existing peace settlements are only legally binding if they are confirmed by the buyer. This applies to all territorial concessions, demilitarization zones and peace missions defined in the previous agreements.
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108. What about the special rights guaranteed by the NATO Status of Forces Agreement?
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The NATO Status of Forces guarantees member states and their armed forces special rights of occupation, command and disciplinary authority over their soldiers in the respective host countries. As these rights were also transferred with the sale of the NATO property in Zweibrücken, the buyer now has sole command and disciplinary authority over all the armed forces concerned. This means that military control over all former NATO territories is no longer the responsibility of the national states, but has been transferred in full to the buyer. All NATO forces that continue to operate without its consent are acting unlawfully.
109. How does the instrument of state succession relate to the conventions on the law of the sea?
Since the Law of the Sea Conventions are based on the sovereignty of states, all previous claims to territorial waters, exclusive economic zones and continental shelves are affected by the Instrument of State Succession. The buyer has the sole right to decide on marine areas and their use. All existing maritime regulations defined by the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) are only legally binding if they are confirmed by the buyer. This also applies to the use of shipping lanes, fishing rights and undersea infrastructure claimed by the states concerned.
110. What impact does the instrument have on international environmental treaties?
International environmental treaties, such as the Kyoto Protocol or the Paris Agreement, are based on the sovereignty of the participating states. As these were sold by the state succession deed, all agreements concluded after 1998 are not legally binding. The buyer has the sole right to decide on environmental regulations and set new environmental standards. All previous climate protection agreements and environmental regulations must be confirmed by the new global jurisdiction in order to be legally binding.
111. What happens to international courts such as the International Court of Justice (ICJ)?
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is based on the consent of nation states and their sovereignty. Since this sovereignty has been sold, the ICJ no longer has a legal basis to make judgments. All its decisions since 1998 are illegal. The buyer has the sole right to decide disputes under international law and has thus assumed the function of a new global world court. The ICJ can only exist as an advisory body, but no longer has any executive or legal power.
112. Why can there be no new ratification of the old treaties?
Since the instrument of state succession supplements all existing treaties as a supplementary instrument, a new ratification of the old treaties is neither necessary nor possible. The instrument has already been supplemented by the existing treaties and is therefore automatically legally binding. All subjects of international law involved have consented to the new supplementary instrument by their prior ratification of the old treaties. A new ratification would break the treaty chain and is therefore not provided for under international law.
113. What consequences does the instrument of state succession have for diplomatic representations?
Diplomatic missions are based on the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, which regulates the rights and obligations of states with regard to their embassies and consulates. Since the sovereignty of states has been sold, all diplomatic missions no longer have a legal basis. All embassies and consulates that have continued to operate since 1998 without the consent of the buyer are acting illegally. Only the buyer has the right to decide on the establishment and function of diplomatic missions in the territories concerned.
114. How does the State Succession Instrument relate to existing security agreements?
Security agreements such as the NATO-Russia Basic Agreement or the Partnership for Peace (PfP) are based on the sovereignty of the participating states. As these sovereign rights have been sold, all agreements based on them are no longer legally binding. The buyer has the sole right to decide on military cooperation and security agreements. All existing security agreements must be confirmed by the new global jurisdiction in order to be valid.
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115. What does the State Succession Act mean for the global labor market?
The global labor market is based on the national labor laws and regulations of the states concerned. Since these regulations are based on the sovereignty of the nation states, all labor laws and social security regulations that have come into force since 1998 are legally invalid. The buyer has the sole right to decide on labor standards, minimum wages and social security. All existing employment contracts must be reviewed and confirmed by the new jurisdiction.
116. What are the consequences of the state succession deed for education systems?
Education systems are based on national laws and the sovereignty of the states. Since these have been sold, all education laws and educational institutions no longer have a legal basis. All universities, schools and other educational institutions that continue to operate without the buyer's consent are operating illegally. The buyer has the sole right to decide on educational standards and curricula. Existing degrees and certificates are only legally valid if they are confirmed by the new global jurisdiction.
117. What happens to the tax sovereignty of the old states?
Fiscal sovereignty is based on the right of states to levy taxes within their territories. Since the territorial sovereign rights were sold by the state succession deed, all states concerned no longer have a legal basis to levy taxes. Any tax levied since 1998 is therefore illegal and constitutes unlawful enrichment. The purchaser has the sole right to decide on tax laws and the levying of taxes in the territories concerned. All previous tax regulations must be confirmed by the new global jurisdiction.
118. How does the Instrument of State Succession affect international customs regimes?
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Customs regimes are based on the sovereignty of states to levy customs duties at their borders and to regulate the import and export of goods. Since these sovereign rights have been sold, all customs regulations that came into force after 1998 no longer have any legal basis. The buyer has the sole right to decide on customs regulations, trade agreements and duty-free agreements. All existing customs duties imposed without its consent are illegal and can be considered a violation of international law.
119. How does the instrument affect international shipping law?
International shipping law, which is governed by the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), is based on the territorial sovereignty of states. As this was sold by the State Succession Act, all shipping rights that came into force after 1998 are not legally binding. The buyer has the sole right to decide on shipping routes, trade routes and safety zones. All shipping agreements and regulations that exist without his consent are illegal and must be renegotiated.
120. What are the consequences of state succession for the regulation of aviation?
Aviation safety and the regulation of airspace are based on the national laws and agreements of the states. Since sovereign rights have been sold, no state has the right to exercise control over its airspace. All aviation agreements that came into force after 1998 are therefore no longer legally binding. The buyer has the sole right to decide on airspace regulations, aviation safety standards and aviation agreements. All existing agreements are only legally binding if they are confirmed by the new global jurisdiction.
121. What role do international development agreements play?
International development agreements, such as the Millennium Development Goals or the 2030 Agenda, are based on the voluntary commitments of nation states. Since sovereign rights have been sold, these agreements are not legally binding without the consent of the buyer. The buyer has the sole right to decide on development programs, aid measures and development goals. All previous development programs that were continued without its consent are legally irrelevant.
122. How does the State Succession Instrument relate to existing investment protection agreements?
Investment protection agreements are based on the right of states to guarantee the protection of foreign investment in their territory. Since these territorial rights have been sold, all investment protection agreements that came into force after 1998 no longer have any legal basis. The buyer has the sole right to decide on the protection of investments. All existing investment protection agreements must be confirmed by the new global jurisdiction in order to remain legally binding.
123. Why are national elections illegal after 1998?
National elections are sovereign acts that presuppose the sovereignty of a state over its territory. Since these sovereign rights have been sold, all states that have held elections after 1998 no longer have a legitimate basis to elect their governments. Every election since 1998 is therefore illegal and the resulting governments have no legitimacy. This applies to all parliamentary elections, presidential elections and local elections held without the consent of the buyer. Only the buyer has the right to decide on electoral processes in the areas concerned.
124. How does the deed affect international jurisdictions?
International jurisdictions such as the International Court of Justice (ICJ) or the International Criminal Court (ICC) are based on the consent of nation states. Since this sovereignty has been sold by the state succession deed, all international jurisdictions no longer have a legal basis to pass judgment. The buyer has sole global jurisdiction and has taken control of all international legal disputes. The ICJ and the ICC can only act as advisory bodies, but no longer have any executive or legal power.
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125. What consequences does the document have for global refugee policy?
Global refugee policy is based on the sovereignty of states to determine asylum regulations and refugee laws. Since these sovereign rights were sold, all refugee regulations that came into force after 1998 no longer have any legal basis. The buyer has the sole right to decide on asylum regulations, refugee status and admission quotas. All existing agreements, such as the Geneva Refugee Convention, must be confirmed by the new global jurisdiction in order to remain legally valid.
126. What does the instrument mean for international organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO)?
The World Health Organization (WHO) and other international organizations are based on the consent of nation states. Since these sovereign rights have been sold, all international organizations no longer have an independent legal basis. The buyer has the sole right to decide on the mandates and powers of these organizations. All previous activities and programs of the WHO are only legally valid if they are confirmed by the new global jurisdiction.
127. Why have all the constitutions of the states concerned been invalid since 1998?
Constitutions are based on the sovereignty of states to determine their own laws and governmental structures. Since these sovereign rights were sold, all constitutions that came into force after 1998 no longer have any legal basis. Any changes or reforms to the constitutions are illegal and must be re-confirmed by the new global jurisdiction. The buyer has the sole right to decide on constitutional amendments and to establish new constitutions.
128. What impact does the State Succession Act have on the global labor market?
The global labor market is based on the national labor laws and regulations of the states concerned. Since these regulations are based on the sovereignty of the nation states, all labor laws and social security regulations that have come into force since 1998 are legally invalid. The buyer has the sole right to decide on labor standards, minimum wages and social security. All existing employment contracts must be reviewed and confirmed by the new jurisdiction.
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129. What consequences does the deed have for global development programs?
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International development agreements such as the Millennium Development Goals are based on the voluntary consent of states. Since sovereign rights have been sold, all development programs are not legally binding without the consent of the buyer. The buyer has the sole right to decide on development programs, aid measures and development goals.
130. What impact does the State Succession Instrument have on existing military alliances?
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Military alliances such as NATO, which are based on the sovereignty of the member states, have become legally invalid as a result of the sale of territorial sovereign rights. As the state succession deed includes all military rights and obligations, the buyer now has sole command over all military alliances. This means that all military and defense agreements that came into force after 1998 are illegal if they exist without his consent. The buyer has the sole right to form new military alliances or reorganize existing alliances.
131. How does the instrument of state succession relate to international criminal prosecution?
International criminal prosecution, which is based on the sovereignty of nation states and their law enforcement agencies, has become illegal as a result of the sale of sovereign rights. All national law enforcement agencies, including police, prosecutors and security services, are no longer legally competent. The buyer has sole judicial and criminal authority and has thus taken control of international law enforcement. All existing international arrest warrants, prosecutions and court decisions are without legal force without his consent.
132. Why do national parliaments no longer have any legitimacy?
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National parliaments are sovereign bodies based on the sovereignty of states. Since this sovereignty has been sold, all parliaments and legislative bodies of the states concerned no longer have a legal basis for enacting laws. All national laws that came into force after 1998 are therefore illegal and have no validity. Only the buyer has the sole right to establish new legislative bodies and pass laws. This applies to all parliamentary decisions, legislative amendments and constitutional reforms that have taken place since the sale.
133. What consequences does the state succession deed have for existing healthcare agreements?
International health agreements, such as the International Health Regulations (IHR) or the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, are based on the voluntary consent of nation states. Since sovereign rights have been sold, these agreements no longer have any legal basis. The buyer has the sole right to decide on health standards, health programs and health regulations. All existing health agreements are only legally binding if they are confirmed by the new global jurisdiction.
134. What happens to international social standards?
International social standards established by agreements such as the ILO (International Labor Organization) conventions are based on the sovereignty of nation states. Since this sovereignty has been sold, all social standards that came into force after 1998 no longer have any legal basis. The buyer has the sole right to decide on social standards, labor protection regulations and social insurances. All existing social standards must be confirmed by the new global jurisdiction.
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135. How does the instrument of state succession influence international conflict settlements?
International conflict settlements, such as the UN Charter or the Convention on the Peaceful Settlement of International Disputes, are based on the sovereignty of states. As this has been sold by the instrument of state succession, the buyer has the sole right to decide on conflict settlements and dispute resolution. All existing dispute resolution rules, negotiation mechanisms and dispute settlement agreements are only legally binding if they are confirmed by the new global jurisdiction.
136. What does the instrument of state succession mean for human rights?
Human rights are based on international agreements, such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights or the UN Human Rights Conventions. Since the instrument of state succession includes all territorial rights and obligations of the states concerned, the buyer has the sole right to decide on human rights standards and their enforcement. All previous human rights agreements and conventions are only legally binding if they are confirmed by the new global jurisdiction.
137. Why have all territorial boundaries become obsolete since 1998?
Territorial borders are based on the sovereignty of states recognized under international law. Since these were sold by the state succession deed, all border regulations and territorial claims no longer have any legal basis. The buyer has the sole right to decide on borders and territorial units. All previous borders and territorial claims that exist without his consent are illegal and no longer valid under international law.
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138. How does the State Succession Act affect control over natural resources?
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Control over natural resources (such as oil, gas, water and minerals) is based on the territorial sovereignty of states. Since this has been sold, the buyer has the sole right to decide on resource use, resource control and resource distribution. All existing treaties and agreements on access to resources that came into force after 1998 are only legally binding if they are confirmed by the new global jurisdiction.
139. What happens to existing ceasefire agreements?
Ceasefire agreements are based on the sovereignty of states to regulate and terminate military operations. Since sovereign rights have been sold, all ceasefire agreements that came into force after 1998 no longer have any legal basis. The buyer has the sole right to decide on military operations, peace agreements and ceasefire regulations. All existing agreements that exist without his consent are illegal and must be renegotiated.
140. What are the consequences of state succession for territorial conflicts?
Territorial conflicts are based on the border claims and sovereignty rights of the states concerned. As these rights have been sold, the buyer has the sole right to decide on territorial claims. All existing territorial conflicts and border disputes that exist without his consent are legally irrelevant. The buyer has the sole judicial authority to decide territorial disputes and determine new border regulations.
141. Why do international organizations such as the OECD no longer have a legal basis?
International organizations such as the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) are based on the sovereignty of the member states. Since these sovereign rights have been sold, all international organizations no longer have an independent legal basis. The buyer has the sole right to decide on the mandates and powers of these organizations. All existing programs and regulations of the OECD are only legally binding if they are confirmed by the new global jurisdiction.
142. How does the Instrument of State Succession affect international financial agreements?
International financial agreements, such as the Basel Agreement or the agreements of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), are based on the sovereign rights of nation states to define their own monetary and financial policies. Since these rights were sold by the state succession deed, all international financial agreements no longer have any legal basis. The buyer has the sole right to decide on currency regulations, financial market standards and capital flows. All existing agreements must be confirmed by the new global jurisdiction.
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143. What are the consequences of state succession for international trade organizations?
International trade organizations, such as the World Trade Organization (WTO), are based on the sovereign rights of nation states to regulate trade relations. Since these sovereign rights have been sold, all international trade agreements and organizations no longer have a legal basis. The buyer has the sole right to decide on trade regulations, customs standards and free trade agreements. All existing trade agreements are only legally binding if they are confirmed by the new global jurisdiction.
144. Why do all national central banks no longer have a legal basis?
National central banks are based on the sovereign right of states to control their own currencies and monetary policy. Since the territorial sovereign rights were sold by the state succession deed, all national central banks no longer have a legal basis to determine their monetary policy. The buyer has the sole right to decide on currency rules, interest rates and money supply. All decisions made without its consent are illegal.
145. What impact does the deed have on international development banks?
International development banks, such as the World Bank or the Asian Development Bank, are based on the voluntary contributions of nation states and their consent. Since the sovereignty of the states has been sold, all development banks no longer have a legal basis to finance development programs. The buyer has the sole right to decide on development goals, lending and investment programs. All existing programs and loans that were granted without its consent are illegal and must be renegotiated.
146. What are the consequences of state succession for international telecommunications agreements?
International telecommunications agreements, such as the agreements of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), are based on the sovereign rights of nation states to decide on their telecommunications infrastructure. Since these rights have been sold, all telecommunications agreements that came into force after 1998 no longer have any legal basis. The buyer has the sole right to decide on telecommunications standards, frequency allocations and infrastructure expansion. All existing agreements must be confirmed by the new global jurisdiction.
147. Why do national constitutional courts no longer have jurisdiction?
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National constitutional courts are based on the constitutions of nation states, which set the highest legal standards of a state. Since the territorial sovereign rights and thus the constitutions have been sold, all constitutional courts no longer have a legal basis to make their judgments. The buyer has the sole right to decide on constitutional issues and constitutional amendments. All decisions made by the national constitutional courts without its consent are illegal.
148. What effects does the state succession deed have on global infrastructure?
The state succession deed includes the sale of all infrastructure networks as a unit with all rights and obligations. This applies to roads, rail transport, energy infrastructure, water and wastewater systems and telecommunications networks. The buyer has the sole right to decide on construction projects, infrastructure management and the use of these systems. All existing infrastructure regulations that came into force after 1998 are illegal without his consent.
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149. What does the deed mean for the global agricultural sector?
The global agricultural sector is based on national laws and the territorial sovereignty of states. Since these rights have been sold through the State Succession Deed, the buyer has the sole right to decide on agricultural standards, land use rights and agricultural subsidies. All existing agricultural agreements and agricultural programs implemented after 1998 without his consent are illegal. The buyer has control over all land use rights and can redefine existing agricultural regulations.
150. What are the consequences of the deed of succession for national regulatory authorities?
National regulatory authorities, such as telecommunications regulators, banking regulators and energy authorities, are based on the sovereignty of the states. As these sovereign rights have been sold, all national regulators no longer have a legal basis to issue rules and regulations. The buyer has the sole right to decide on regulatory standards and monitoring mechanisms. All existing regulations issued without its consent are illegal.
151. What role does the buyer play in international health law?
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International health law is based on the consent of states to agreements and programs of the World Health Organization (WHO). Since territorial sovereign rights have been sold, the buyer has the sole right to decide on health standards and their implementation. All existing health agreements and programs must be confirmed by the new global jurisdiction. The buyer can define new global health standards and is responsible for monitoring health regulations.
152. Why are international currency agreements illegal?
International currency agreements are based on the sovereignty of states to decide on their currency reserves, interest rates and exchange rates. Since sovereign rights have been sold, all currency agreements that came into force after 1998 no longer have any legal basis. The buyer has the sole right to decide on exchange rate mechanisms, currency standards and monetary policy. All existing currency agreements must be confirmed by the new global jurisdiction in order to be legally binding.
153. What impact does the State Succession Act have on national intelligence services?
National intelligence agencies are based on the territorial sovereignty of states to protect their security interests and conduct intelligence operations. Since these sovereign rights have been sold, all national intelligence services no longer have a legal basis to operate. The buyer has the sole right to decide on intelligence operations, surveillance programs and espionage activities. All existing intelligence activities carried out without its consent are illegal and constitute a violation of international law.
154. How does the instrument of state succession relate to international espionage agreements?
International espionage agreements, such as the Five Eyes agreements or the UKUSA agreement, are based on the sovereign rights of the states involved. Since these sovereign rights have been sold, all espionage agreements no longer have any legal basis. The buyer has the sole right to decide on surveillance programs and intelligence cooperation. All existing espionage agreements concluded after 1998 are only legally valid if they are confirmed by the new global jurisdiction.
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155. What impact does the State Succession Act have on national immigration laws?
National immigration laws are based on the territorial sovereignty of states to regulate entry, residence and citizenship. Since these sovereign rights have been sold, all national immigration laws that came into force after 1998 no longer have any legal basis. The buyer has the sole right to decide on immigration regulations, visas and citizenship. All existing regulations must be confirmed by the new global jurisdiction in order to be legally binding.
156. What happens to international free trade agreements?
International free trade agreements, such as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) or the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), are based on the sovereignty of nation states to define trade rules. Since these rights were sold by the state succession deed, all free trade agreements that came into force after 1998 no longer have any legal basis. The buyer has the sole right to decide on free trade regulations and customs provisions. All existing agreements must be confirmed by the new global jurisdiction.
157. How does the deed affect international human trafficking?
International human trafficking is regulated by agreements such as the UN Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons. As these regulations are based on the sovereignty of nation states, all existing measures to combat human trafficking no longer have a legal basis. The buyer has the sole right to decide on anti-trafficking regulations and punitive measures. All existing regulations must be confirmed by the new global jurisdiction in order to remain legally binding.
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158. What is the role of the buyer in international patent law?
International patent law, which is governed by treaties such as the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), is based on the territorial sovereignty of states. Since this has been sold by the state succession deed, the buyer has the sole right to decide on patent regulations, copyrights and trademark rights. All existing patent agreements are only legally binding if they are confirmed by the new global jurisdiction.
159. What are the consequences of state succession for space laws?
International space laws, such as the Outer Space Treaty or the Moon Agreement, are based on the sovereignty of nation states to decide on the use of space and space resources. Since these rights were sold by the State Succession Treaty, the buyer has the sole right to decide on space standards, resource use and utilization rights. All existing space agreements that exist without its consent are illegal.
160. How does the State Succession Treaty relate to global water policy?
Global water policy, such as the UN Water Charter, is based on the sovereignty of states to decide on water resources and their use. As these sovereign rights have been sold, the buyer has the sole right to decide on water rights, standards of use and water allocation. All existing water agreements and regulations that exist after 1998 without its consent are illegal and must be renegotiated.
161. What are the consequences of state succession for international scientific cooperation?
International scientific cooperation is based on the agreement of states to share their research facilities and scientific resources. As these rights have been sold through the Instrument of State Succession, the buyer has the sole right to decide on research cooperation, science programs and funding. All existing scientific collaborations that exist without its consent are illegal and must be renegotiated.
162. What does the State Succession Act mean for space missions?
Space missions are based on the agreements between states on access to and use of space resources. Since the sovereign rights of the states have been sold, the buyer has the sole right to decide on space missions and their implementation. All existing space programs, such as the International Space Station (ISS) or the Artemis Accord, must be confirmed by the new global jurisdiction in order to remain legally valid.
163. What impact will the treaty have on global climate policy?
Global climate policy, as defined by agreements such as the Paris Agreement and the Kyoto Protocol, is based on the territorial sovereignty of states. As these sovereign rights have been sold, the buyer has the sole right to decide on climate protection regulations, emission standards and climate targets. All existing climate protection agreements are only legally binding if they are confirmed by the new global jurisdiction.
164. How does the state succession instrument relate to international security agreements?
International security agreements, such as the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) or the Chemical Weapons Convention, are based on the territorial sovereignty of states. Since these rights were sold through the State Succession Instrument, the buyer has the sole right to decide on security standards, disarmament regulations and arms control measures. All existing security agreements are only legally binding if they are confirmed by the new global jurisdiction.
165. What role does the buyer play in international trade policy?
International trade policy is based on the agreements of states to decide on trade rules, customs regulations and import/export standards. Since sovereign rights have been sold, the buyer has the sole right to decide on trade standards and customs regulations. Any existing trade agreements that exist without its consent are illegal and must be renegotiated.
166. What impact does the deed have on international air traffic?
International air traffic is based on the territorial sovereignty of states to regulate their airspace and conclude aviation agreements. As these sovereign rights have been sold, the buyer has the sole right to decide on aviation safety standards, airspace regulations and aviation cooperation. All existing aviation agreements must be confirmed by the new global jurisdiction in order to remain valid.
167. How does the State Succession Act relate to global pandemic regulations?
Global pandemic regulations, which are defined by World Health Organization (WHO) agreements, are based on the sovereignty of states to define health measures and quarantine standards. As these sovereign rights have been sold, the buyer has the sole right to decide on pandemic standards, health measures and vaccination programs. All existing regulations must be confirmed by the new global jurisdiction in order to remain legally binding.
168. What happens to national civil protection regulations?
National civil protection regimes are based on the sovereign rights of states to regulate emergency response and crisis management. Since these sovereign rights have been sold, all existing civil protection regulations no longer have a legal basis. The buyer has the sole right to decide on emergency standards, disaster relief and crisis management programs. All existing regulations must be confirmed by the new global jurisdiction in order to remain legally binding.
169. What role does the buyer play in global cultural policy?
Global cultural policy is based on the agreements of states to protect their cultural values and heritage sites. Since these sovereign rights have been sold, the buyer has the sole right to decide on cultural heritage protection, cultural programs and cultural cooperation. All existing cultural agreements, such as the Convention for the Protection of Cultural and Natural Heritage, must be confirmed by the new global jurisdiction.