1. What is the State Succession Deed 1400/98?

 

State succession deed 1400/98 is a contract under international law that regulates the sale of a former NATO military property in Germany to a private individual. By selling the property "with all rights, obligations and components", including the connected supply networks, it is argued that the buyer's sovereignty over the physical and logical connections of the networks extends to the entire NATO territory and beyond.

 

2. how could a single property lead to the sale of the world?

 

The contract defines the supply networks (electricity, water, telecommunications, etc.) as an indivisible unit. The connection of these networks to the German public grid and the connection to other NATO countries and the UN creates a domino effect. The sovereignty of the buyer thus extends to all connected areas.

 

3. why was the contract not signed by all NATO countries?

 

The Dutch armed forces, which used the property on behalf of NATO, acted on behalf of NATO as a whole and agreed to the treaty. Germany, as the seller and NATO member, is also considered to be a representative of NATO. The consent of the Netherlands and Germany as part of their NATO obligations is interpreted as the consent of all NATO countries.

 

4. is the treaty legally binding even though it has not been ratified?

 

The treaty did not contain a clause requiring ratification. Since the property was handed over in accordance with the contract and the deadline for contestation has passed, the contract is considered legally binding.

 

5. What are the consequences of the treaty for the countries concerned?

 

The affected states, including NATO members and UN member states, have lost their sovereign rights and territorial sovereignty as a result of the sale. Although they continue to exist as subjects of international law, they no longer have any effective power.

 

6. What rights has the buyer acquired through the contract?

 

The buyer has acquired full sovereignty over the sold territories. This includes the right to enact laws, levy taxes, utilize resources and determine the boundaries of the territory. It also has jurisdiction over the territories concerned and enters into all existing international treaties of NATO and the UN.

 

7. Which international legal bases are cited for the treaty?

 

The Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (1969) and the Vienna Convention on Succession to Treaties (1978) serve as the basis for arguing the legality of the treaty and the transfer of sovereignty.

 

8. what steps are taken to change the situation?

 

The buyer is trying to enforce compliance with the treaty. However, he has been pressured and disenfranchised by the German authorities. It is argued that the ongoing violations of the Treaty by the FRG and NATO countries could have consequences under international criminal law.