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A radical step-by-step guide for visionaries, renegades, and freedom seekers 📘 Foreword Why Found Your Own State at All? 🧠 Introduction: The Big Question Why would anyone go to the trouble of founding their own state? Is it megalomania? Escapism? An art project? A political utopia? Or just a brilliant way to finally issue your own postage stamp? The Answer: It can be all of that—and more. The idea of founding one's own state is as old as the concept of sovereignty itself. And it is more relevant today than ever: in a world full of bureaucracy, geopolitical tensions, and digital parallel worlds, people are looking for new forms of self-determination. 🏛️ What is a State – Officially? According to the Montevideo Convention of 1933, a state needs four things: Criterion Meaning State Territory "A clearly defined territory – doesn't have to be large, but tangible" State Population A permanent population – even if it's just the family Government "An effective organization that enacts and enforces rules" Capacity for Foreign Relations The state must be able to communicate with other states 🧾 Mnemonic:  "A state is what behaves like a state – and is treated as such by others." 🎭 Types of Motivations for State Founders Type Description The Utopian Wants to create a better world – with a vegan constitution and direct democracy The Satirist Uses the founding of a state as social criticism – à la Sealand or Bananistan The Self-Administrator Wants to distance themselves from local authorities – often on their own property The Jurist Wants to put international law to the test – with clean argumentation The Artist "Sees the state as a performance – with a flag, anthem, and exhibition catalog" 🧪 Reality vs. Fiction Element Fictionally Possible Legally Viable Politically Realistic Own Flag ✅ ✅ ✅ Own Currency ✅ ⚠️ (only symbolic) ⚠️ (only local) UN Membership ❌ ✅ (but extremely difficult) ❌ Diplomatic Relations ✅ ✅ ⚠️ (only informal) Sovereign Rights on an Oil Platform ✅ (Story) ❌ ❌ 📜 Historical Inspirations The Republic of Minerva (1972):  An attempt to found a libertarian nation on a reef in the Pacific – failed. Sealand (1967):  A micronation on a former British sea fort – still active today. Liberland (2015):  Claiming a disputed strip of land between Croatia and Serbia – no recognition, but a lot of PR. 🧰 What you need to get started: An idea:  What should your state be? A place:  Where should it be created? A concept:  How will it be governed, who belongs to it, what are the goals? A plan:  How will you proceed – symbolically, legally, diplomatically? ⚖️ Note:  Founding a state is not a lawless space. You can claim many things – but you cannot enforce everything. ✅ Conclusion Founding your own state is a game with reality, law, and imagination. It can be a serious project – or an artistic commentary on the world order. What's important is: you know what you're doing, and you clearly distinguish between what is symbolic and what is meant legally. Ready for Chapter 2? Then let's move on to: 📍 "Finding Territory – From Farm to Offshore Platform" Or would you prefer a checklist or a starter pack right away? Just let me know. 📚 Overall Overview: State Founding for Dummies – How to Start Your Own Country A Guide to Micronations, State Succession & Global Exterritoriality – Between Satire and Reality 🔹 Introduction 🏰 The Dream of Your Own State The idea of founding one's own country is as old as the idea of sovereignty itself. For some, it is a utopian desire for freedom; for others, an artistic experiment, a legal thought model, or simply an expression of frustration with existing systems. Whether as a micronation on one's own farm, as a diplomatic simulation, or as a serious international law initiative – the founding of a state is fascinating. But between the idea and reality lies an ocean of legal norms, political interests, and practical hurdles. A state is not just a place with a flag and an anthem – but a complex entity that must be anchored in international law to be recognized as such. ✨ This guide is for everyone who not only wants to dream the dream of their own state but also wants to understand it – and perhaps even dare to try. ⚖️ International Law Foundations of Statehood At the heart of state founding is international law – the set of rules that determines what a state is, how it comes into being, how it is recognized, and how it interacts with other states. The Montevideo Convention of 1933 names four criteria that an entity must meet to be considered a state: A defined state territory A permanent population An effective government The capacity to enter into international relations These criteria are necessary – but not always sufficient. Because even if an entity fulfills all four, without recognition by other states, it often remains a legal phantom. The international community has a say – and it does not always decide based on purely legal standards, but also on political, strategic, and ethical considerations. 🧠 Anyone who wants to found a state must not only know the rules – but also know how they are applied, circumvented, or interpreted. 📘 Goal and Structure of the Guide This eBook is a complete, modular guide to state founding – from theory to practice, from micronation to a republic recognized under international law. It combines: Legal precision Didactic clarity Satirical lightness Strategic depth You will learn: How to find or claim a state territory How to define and integrate a population How to establish a government and write a constitution How to gain international recognition How to design treaties on state succession How to use micronations, special zones, and exterritoriality How to prepare for the collapse of existing states How to understand and use diplomatic and military special rights 📦 At the end, you will receive a "starter pack" with checklists, templates, sample contracts, and case studies – ready for your own state project. 📘 Chapter 1: The Building Blocks of a State – Criteria according to the Montevideo Convention 🧱 What Makes a State a State? The Montevideo Convention on the Rights and Duties of States of 1933 is the legal foundation for the definition of statehood in modern international law. It names four central criteria that an entity must meet to be considered a state: A defined state territory A permanent population An effective government The capacity to enter into international relations These four building blocks are like the supporting pillars of a house. If one is missing, the whole building wobbles. If all are present, the house stands – but whether it is recognized as a "state" also depends on whether the neighbors accept it as such. 🗺️ 1. State Territory – Land, Air, and Underground A state needs a piece of earth it can call its own. The following applies: Size doesn't matter:  Monaco has 2 km², Russia over 17 million. Shape doesn't matter:  Island, landlocked state, exclave – all possible. Location doesn't matter:  The main thing is that you have effective control. 🔍 What counts as state territory? Area Description Land Area "The physical territory over which sovereignty is exercised" Airspace The space above the ground – up to the edge of outer space Underground Everything beneath the surface – including resources Territorial Sea Up to 12 nautical miles – with full sovereignty EEZ (Economic Zone) Up to 200 nautical miles – with special economic rights 🧠 Mnemonic:  "A state doesn't need much land – but a lot of control." 🧭 Special Cases Enclaves:  e.g., San Marino (surrounded by Italy) Exclaves:  e.g., Büsingen am Hochrhein (German exclave in Switzerland) No Man's Land:  rare, but possible – e.g., Bir Tawil between Egypt and Sudan 👥 2. The State Population – Who Belongs? A state needs people – not just as inhabitants, but as a legally defined community. 🧬 Nationality: ius soli vs. ius sanguinis Principle Meaning Example States ius soli Nationality by birth in the country "USA, Canada" ius sanguinis Nationality by descent "Germany, Italy" Mixed System Combination of both principles "France, Brazil" 🚫 Statelessness  A "stateless person" is someone who is not recognized as a national by any state. This leads to: No right to vote No travel documents No diplomatic protection ⚠️ For new states, it is essential to create clear and inclusive rules on nationality – otherwise, a legal gray area arises. 🏛️ 3. State Power – Government and Control A state needs an organization that enacts laws, enforces them, and maintains public order. 🔧 Effective Government Must exercise control over territory and population Must be capable of acting – not just symbolically Form of government doesn't matter: democracy, monarchy, technocracy – all are allowed 🧱 Internal vs. External Sovereignty Type of Sovereignty Meaning Internal Control over one's own state territory External Independence from other states 🧠 A government without control is like a king without a crown – decorative, but powerless. 🌐 4. Capacity for International Relations A state must be able to communicate with other states – diplomatically, contractually, organizationally. 📜 What does this mean in practice? Opening embassies Concluding treaties Becoming a member of international organizations (e.g., UN, WTO, ITU) 🧩 Recognition: Declaratory vs. Constitutive Theory Meaning Example Declaratory "A state exists when it meets the criteria – recognition only confirms this" "Somaliland (not recognized, but de facto controlling)" Constitutive A state only exists through recognition "Kosovo (disputed, but recognized by many)" ⚖️ Without recognition, a state often remains a legal phantom – visible, but ineffective. ✅ Conclusion: The Four Pillars of Statehood Criterion Brief Definition State Territory A defined territory with effective control State Population A permanent population with a legal bond State Power A capable government with sovereignty International Relations Capacity for diplomatic and contractual interaction These four criteria are the ticket to the world of states. But they are only the beginning. The path to recognition, to membership in international organizations, and to actual effectiveness is long – and often political. 📊 Table 1: Criteria of Statehood (Montevideo Convention) Criterion Definition Key Features / Implications State Territory "A defined territory over which the state exercises effective control" "Size and border demarcation are irrelevant; includes land, airspace, and underground; control is decisive" State Population "A permanent population residing in the state territory" "Nationality as a legal bond; stateless persons are not part of the state population in the narrower sense" State Power "An effective government that exercises control over territory and people" "Form of government is irrelevant; what is decisive is the ability to legislate and enforce" Capacity for International Relations "The ability to interact with other states and conclude treaties" "Prerequisite for diplomatic recognition, memberships, and legal capacity under international law" 📊 Table 2: Comparison of Recognition Theories Theory Core Principle Practical Implications Examples Declaratory "A state exists as soon as it fulfills the Montevideo criteria; recognition only confirms" "Legal existence independent of recognition; recognition is declaratory" "Somaliland (de facto controlling, but hardly recognized)" Constitutive A state only exists through recognition by other states "Without recognition, no international legal personality; recognition is status-creating" "Kosovo (recognized by many, but not by all UN members)" Mixed Form "Recognition is de facto declaratory, but politically constitutive" "States decide based on political discretion; recognition influences the capacity to act" "Bosnia-Herzegovina (1992, recognized despite initially weak government)" ⚖️ Part II: Paths and Hurdles of State Founding 📘 Chapter 2: Sources and Principles of International Law Anyone who wants to found a state must know the rules of the game – and these rules are called international law. But where do these rules come from? Who wrote them? And how binding are they really? International law is not a law book with a cover and a table of contents. It is a dynamic system of treaties, customs, principles, and interpretations. The most important source for this structure is Article 38(1) of the Statute of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). It states what counts as a "source of law" – and what does not. 📜 2.1 International Treaties – The Written Rules of the Game Treaties are the "hard law" component of international law. They are written, clearly formulated, and agreed upon between states. Whoever signs is bound – pacta sunt servanda . 🧾 Examples of Important Treaties Treaty Content / Significance UN Charter "Constitution of the international order (prohibition of force, self-determination)" Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (VCLT, 1969) "Regulates the conclusion, interpretation, and termination of treaties" UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) "Regulates maritime zones, the high seas, resources" Outer Space Treaty (1967) Basic rules for the use of outer space 📌 A treaty is only binding on the contracting parties – but major treaties often shape the entire system. 🔍 Treaty Mechanisms (according to VCLT) Signature Ratification Reservations Entry into force Termination Nullity for violation of ius cogens  (e.g., prohibition of torture) ⚠️ Article 53 VCLT:  Treaties that violate peremptory norms of general international law are void. 🌍 2.2 Customary International Law – The Unwritten Rules Not everything is in black and white. Some rules arise from practice – and from the conviction that this practice is legally binding. This is called customary international law. 🧠 Two Elements Element Meaning State Practice Consistent behavior of many states over time Opinio Juris "Conviction that this behavior is legally required" 🧩 Example:  The prohibition of aggressive war was long-standing customary law – before it was codified in the UN Charter. 🧭 Special Case: Silence as Consent?  In certain cases, a state's silence can be interpreted as consent – for example, regarding territorial claims or treaty consequences. But beware: silence is not always golden, but often legally controversial. ⚖️ 2.3 General Principles of Law – The Universal Ideas These principles originate from national legal systems and also apply internationally – as gap-fillers and a moral compass. 🔑 Examples Principle Meaning pacta sunt servanda Treaties must be observed Good Faith The exercise of rights must be fair and honest estoppel Contradictory behavior is not permissible lex specialis A special rule overrides a general rule nulla poena sine lege No punishment without law 🧠 These principles help when no treaty exists and no custom applies – they are the foundation of legal thinking. 📚 2.4 Subsidiary Means for the Determination of Rules of Law – Orientation in the Fog When the legal situation is unclear, two things help: Judicial decisions (jurisprudence) Teachings of publicists (doctrine) 🧾 Judicial Decisions  The International Court of Justice (ICJ) only decides for the parties to a case – but its judgments often have a signaling effect. National courts can also deliver judgments relevant to international law. 📖 Teachings of Publicists  The writings of the "most highly qualified publicists" are considered an aid to interpretation. They are not binding – but they influence practice and legal development. 📌 Example:  The commentary on the VCLT in legal literature is often more decisive than the treaty text itself. ✅ Conclusion: The Four Pillars of International Law Source Binding Force Example Treaties High "UN Charter, VCLT, UNCLOS" Customary Law Medium to High "Prohibition of aggressive war, immunity" General Principles of Law Medium " pacta sunt servanda, estoppel " Subsidiary Means Low "ICJ judgments, textbooks" Anyone who wants to found a state must know where the rules come from – and how they work. Because without this knowledge, any state founding remains a game without a game plan. 📘 Chapter 3: Secession – The Breakaway: A Controversial Right 🚩 What is Secession?  Secession refers to the unilateral separation of a part of a territory from an existing state with the aim of founding a new, independent state. It sounds like a revolution – but it is highly complex in international law and politically explosive. Secession touches upon two central principles of international law: The right of self-determination of peoples The territorial integrity of existing states A permanent tension exists between these two principles – and international law carefully balances between them. 🧬 3.1 The Right of Self-Determination of Peoples The right of self-determination is a recognized principle of international law. It states: "Peoples" have the right to freely determine their political status and pursue their economic, social, and cultural development. 🔍 Internal vs. External Self-Determination Type Meaning Example Internal Self-Determination "Autonomy, self-government, cultural rights within a state" "South Tyrol, Québec" External Self-Determination Secession and founding of one's own state "South Sudan, Bangladesh" ⚠️ External self-determination is only permissible under very narrow conditions – usually in the context of colonialism or the most severe human rights violations. ❌ 3.2 No General Right of Secession International law does not recognize a general right to secession. The territorial integrity of states is a protected good – and unilateral secessions are generally not allowed. 🧠 Why not? Secession destabilizes states It can lead to domino effects It contradicts the prohibition of force in the UN Charter 📌 Exception: Decolonization  – here, external self-determination was recognized as a legitimate path to independence. 🆘 3.3 Remedial Secession – The Right as a Last Resort Some international law scholars argue that secession can be permitted if a "people" is massively oppressed and has no other option for self-determination. 🧾 Prerequisites Systematic, gross, and massive human rights violations Denial of internal self-determination Exclusion from the political process No prospect of protection or reform 📚 Case Studies Case Assessment Kosovo (2008) "Disputed, but recognized by many states – ICJ confirmed no illegality" Bangladesh (1971) "Model case: massive violence, refugee flows, international support" Catalonia (2017) No right to secession – no severe human rights violations ⚠️ Remedial secession is not a license to secede – but a legal emergency exit in extreme circumstances. 🔄 3.4 State Succession in Case of Secession When a new state is formed, the question arises: What happens to the treaties, assets, and debts of the old state? 📜 Treaties Treaty Type Transfer in case of secession? Territorial Treaties (e.g., border treaties) Yes – automatically (radicated) Personal Treaties (e.g., alliances) No – must be renegotiated Multilateral Treaties (e.g., UN conventions) Disputed – often "Clean Slate" principle 💰 Assets and Debts Assets:  Proportional division or negotiation Archives:  Handover of relevant documents Debts:  Principle of " dettes odieuses " – no assumption of debts used for oppression 📘 Vienna Conventions on Succession of States Convention Content Status VC on Treaties (1978) Rules on treaty succession Low ratification (23 states) VC on Assets, Archives, Debts (1983) Rules on the division of state resources Not in force 📌 In practice, succession issues are often regulated by bilateral treaties – international law only provides a framework. ✅ Conclusion: Secession is Possible – but Rarely Legitimate Path to Secession International Law Status Decolonization Recognized Consensual Secession Possible – e.g., South Sudan Remedial Secession Disputed – only in extreme circumstances Unilateral Secession Generally not allowed Anyone who wants to found a state should not rely on secession – but on creative, legally sound methods like treaty succession, symbolic micronations, or diplomatic special zones. 📊 Table: International Law Aspects of Secession Aspect Description International Law Status / Assessment Examples Right of Self-Determination of Peoples "Right of a people to decide on its political status and development" "Customary international law; enshrined in UN Charter and human rights covenants" "Decolonization, South Tyrol, Québec" Right of Secession Unilateral separation of a part of a territory to found a state "No general right; restrictive stance of the international community" "Catalonia (no right), Bavaria (not provided for in DE)" Remedial Secession Secession as a last resort in cases of massive human rights violations "Controversial exception; only permissible in extreme circumstances" "Kosovo (disputed), Bangladesh (model case)" Territorial Integrity Protection of existing borders and state territory "Fundamental principle of international law; in tension with secession" "Annexation of Crimea by Russia (illegal under international law)" State Succession Transfer of rights and obligations from the predecessor state to the successor state "Complex legal area; often regulated by bilateral agreements" "Soviet Union → Russian Federation, Czechoslovakia" 📊 Table: Sources of International Law (according to Art. 38 ICJ Statute) Source Type Definition Key Features / Binding Force Examples / Significance International Treaties Written agreements between subjects of international law "Hard Law"; binding on contracting parties "UN Charter, VCLT, UNCLOS" Customary International Law Consistent state practice + opinio juris "Unwritten; binding on all states (except 'persistent objectors')" "Prohibition of aggressive war, immunity of heads of state" General Principles of Law "Principles from national legal systems, transferable to international law" "Gap-filler; expression of universal legal concepts" " pacta sunt servanda , Good Faith, estoppel " Judicial Decisions Judgments of international and national courts "Subsidiary means for determining law; not directly law-creating" "ICJ judgments, national decisions on international law" Teachings of Publicists (Doctrine) Views of qualified publicists "Aid to interpretation; influence legal development" "Commentaries on the VCLT, academic literature, expert opinions" 📊 Table: Forms of Territorial Acquisition in International Law Form of Acquisition Description International Law Status / Assessment Examples / Peculiarities Occupation Taking possession of ownerless territory ( terra nullius ) "Hardly relevant today; only for truly unclaimed territory" "Historically: colonialism; today: Bir Tawil (Africa)" Annexation "Unilateral, forcible incorporation of foreign territory" "Illegal under international law; violation of UN prohibition of force" "Crimea (2014), Donetsk/Luhansk (2022)" Prescription "Long-term, peaceful, and undisturbed exercise of sovereignty" "Disputed; based on acquiescence and estoppel" "Island of Palmas Case (1928), Temple of Preah Vihear (1962)" Cession Contractual transfer of territory between states "Permissible under international law; often regulated bilaterally" "Alaska Purchase (1867), Hong Kong handover (1997)" Adjudication Judicial or arbitral decision on territory "Binding if parties consent" "ICJ cases: Burkina Faso/Mali, Cameroon/Nigeria" Accretion Natural formation of land through sediment deposition "Recognized if permanent and stable" "River delta extensions, new islands from volcanism" 📊 Table: Aspects of State Succession Area Description International Law Regulation / Practice Examples / Peculiarities Treaties Transfer of international legal obligations "'Clean Slate' principle in decolonization; otherwise selective" "Kosovo: selective adoption; Russia: UN seat of the USSR" State Assets "Division of property, resources, infrastructure" "Proportional or by bilateral agreement" "Czechoslovakia: regulated division" State Archives Handover of relevant documents and administrative records "Partially regulated in Vienna Convention (1983)" "GDR → FRG: archive takeover during reunification" State Debts Assumption or rejection of liabilities "Principle of 'dettes odieuses' for oppressive regimes" "Iraq: debts from Saddam era partially not assumed" Vienna Conventions "Codification of succession rules (1978, 1983)" "Low ratification; often not binding" "1978: only 23 states ratified; 1983: not in force" 📊 Table: Diplomatic Exterritoriality and Special Status Area / Institution Description International Law Status / Regulation Peculiarities / Examples Embassies & Consulates Premises of diplomatic missions "Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (1961)" "Inviolability, but not true exterritoriality" Military Bases Foreign troops on host state territory "NATO Status of Forces Agreement, bilateral stationing agreements" "Ramstein Air Base (DE), Okinawa (JP)" Host Nation Support (HNS) Support by the host state for stationed armed forces "Regulated by treaty; includes logistics, infrastructure" "Bundeswehr: central role in NATO HNS" Oil Platforms & Pipelines Infrastructure outside national sovereignty "UNCLOS; no sovereign rights through use" "Nord Stream, Deepwater Horizon" Aircraft & Ships Mobile units under flag state sovereignty "Flag state principle; national jurisdiction" "Airplane toilets, crimes on ships" Micronations Symbolic or private state projects "No recognition under international law" "Sealand, Liberland, Molossia" 🌍 Part III: Territorial Changes and their Legal Classification 📘 Chapter 4: Territorial Acquisition – Historical and Modern Perspectives Territory is the heart of a state. But how does one legally acquire a state territory? Historically, there were many ways – some now forbidden, others still permitted. This chapter illuminates the most important forms of territorial acquisition in international law. 🏝️ 4.1 Occupation – The Taking of Ownerless Territory ( terra nullius ) Peaceful occupation refers to the taking of possession of a territory that is considered "ownerless" – meaning it is not under the sovereignty of any state and is not claimed. 📜 Historical Significance In the age of colonialism, terra nullius  was a popular argument for land seizure The Congo Act of 1884 legitimized the occupation of large parts of Africa Indigenous populations were often ignored or dehumanized ⚖️ Modern Relevance Today, terra nullius  only applies to truly uninhabited and unclaimed territory Examples: Bir Tawil (between Egypt and Sudan), certain Antarctic zones ⚠️ Occupation is not a free pass – it must be peaceful, permanent, and effective. 🚫 4.2 Annexation – The Forcible Acquisition of Territory Annexation is the unilateral, forcible incorporation of foreign territory into one's own state territory – and is clearly illegal under international law today. 📜 Prohibition in International Law UN Charter, Art. 2(4):  Prohibition of the use of force against territorial integrity Briand-Kellogg Pact (1928):  Outlawing of aggressive war Customary Law:  Annexation is not internationally recognizable 📚 Examples Case Assessment Crimea (2014) Illegal annexation by Russia under international law Donetsk/Luhansk (2022) Further annexation attempts – not internationally recognized Kuwait (1990) Iraqi annexation – led to military intervention 🧠 Annexation is the direct path to diplomatic isolation – and often to conflict. ⏳ 4.3 Prescription – Territorial Acquisition Through Lapse of Time Prescription means that a state acquires sovereignty over a territory through the long-term, peaceful, and undisturbed exercise of sovereign authority – if the original claimant does not protest. 🧠 Legal Basis Not an independent title of acquisition, but a consolidation of a factual situation Based on: Acquiescence  (tacit tolerance) Estoppel  (prohibition of contradictory behavior) 📚 Case Studies Case Significance Island of Palmas Case (1928) Netherlands vs. USA – effective control is decisive Temple of Preah Vihear (1962) Cambodia vs. Thailand – lack of protest led to recognition 📌 Prescription is a silent victory – but only if no one objects. 🔄 4.4 Other Forms of Territorial Acquisition Not all territorial acquisitions are controversial – some are recognized under international law and often regulated by treaty. 📜 Cession – Contractual Transfer of Territory A state voluntarily cedes territory to another state Usually done through a bilateral treaty Examples: Alaska Purchase  (USA from Russia, 1867) Handover of Hong Kong  (UK to China, 1997) ⚖️ Adjudication – Judicial Award International courts or arbitral tribunals decide on territorial claims Prerequisite: Consent of both parties Examples: Burkina Faso vs. Mali  (ICJ) Cameroon vs. Nigeria  (Bakassi Peninsula) 🌊 Accretion – Natural Land Formation New land areas are created by sediment deposition or volcanic activity Recognized under international law if permanent and stable Example: New islands in the Pacific from volcanic eruptions 🧠 Not every sand pile is a state – but some slowly grow into one. ✅ Conclusion: Territorial Acquisition is a Legal Minefield Today Form of Acquisition Permissibility in International Law Remark Occupation Limitedly possible Only for truly ownerless territory Annexation Forbidden Violation of the prohibition of force Prescription "Disputed, but recognized" Effectiveness + lack of protest are decisive Cession Permissible Regulated by treaty Adjudication Permissible Judicial decision Accretion Permissible "Natural process, if permanent" Anyone who wants to claim a state territory should rely on peaceful, legally sound methods – and say goodbye to colonial fantasies. 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A radical step-by-step guide for visionaries, renegades, and freedom seekers 📘 Chapter 11: Micronations & Self-Administration – Between Symbolism and Law 🏴 Micronations: Creative States without Recognition Micronations are self-proclaimed "states" that usually arise from protest, art, satire, or personal passion. They often fulfill individual criteria of statehood – but none are recognized under international law. 🚜 Micronation on Your Own Farm – Step-by-Step Want to declare your farm a state? Here is the symbolic path: 🧭 Step-by-Step Guide 🗺️ Define Territory  – Demarcate the property, create a map – Inform the neighborhood (optional) 🏛️ Draft a Constitution  – Basic rights, government, form of state – Humor is allowed, but structure is important 🏴 Design a Flag and Symbols  – National flag, coat of arms, anthem – Create recognizability 💰 Introduce Your Own Currency  – Symbolically or as a voucher – Example: "Valora," "Molossian Dollar" 🪪 Grant Citizenship  – Passport documents, membership cards – Online registration possible 🌐 Website and Public Relations  – Digital presence, social media – Invitation for diplomatic recognition 📌 Important:  Everything remains symbolic – no legal separation from the German state. 🧪 Symbolic Sovereignty – What is allowed? Element Legal Status in Germany Flag, Anthem "Allowed, as long as no official insignia are violated" Currency Allowed as a voucher or collector's item Passports Allowed as a fantasy product – not an identification document Constitution Allowed – but has no legal effect Taxes, Laws Not allowed – subject to German law ⚠️ Anyone acting in a sovereign capacity (e.g., police, court) violates existing law. 🧑‍💻 Virtual States & Extraterrestrial Claims 🌐 Virtual States Digital nations with an online constitution, citizens, and administration Example:  Bitnation, NationStates, DAO-based governance Goal:  Global community, digital self-determination 🚀 Extraterrestrial Claims "States" on the Moon or Mars – often symbolic or satirical Example:  Lunar Embassy, Asgardia Legally inadmissible under international law:  The Outer Space Treaty prohibits appropriation 📌 Space belongs to everyone – but exclusively to no one. 🧑‍⚖️ Self-Administrators – Legal Status & Limits "Self-administrators" reject the legal order of the state and invoke their own alleged sovereignty. ⚖️ Legal Assessment Behavior Assessment by German Authorities Rejection of Authorities No right to opt out of the legal system Own Documents (e.g., passports) Not recognized – possibly forgery of documents "Reichsbürger" Argumentation Relevant to the Office for the Protection of the Constitution ⚠️ Self-administration ≠ Micronation. Micronations are symbolic – self-administrators are often ideological and illegal. ✅ Conclusion: Micronations are allowed – as long as they remain symbolic Model Legal Status Risk / Potential Micronation Symbolically allowed "Creative, media-effective, legally harmless" Virtual State "Digital, global, symbolic" "Innovative, but without international legal effect" Self-Administration Illegal "Conflict with authorities, criminally relevant" Space State Excluded under international law "Satirical, but not eligible for recognition" Anyone who wants to found a state can start with a micronation – but should know where the legal boundaries lie. 📘 Chapter 12: International Law Treaties & Sovereign Rights – The Art of State Succession 📜 Treaties as a Tool of Statehood In international law, treaties are not just political declarations of intent – they are constitutive instruments for establishing, transferring, and terminating sovereign rights. The central regulatory framework is the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (VCLT) of 1969. ⚖️ Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (VCLT) 🔑 Basic Principles Article / Principle Meaning Art. 2 VCLT Definition: Treaty = written agreement between subjects of international law Art. 26 VCLT pacta sunt servanda  – treaties must be observed Art. 31–33 VCLT "Interpretation according to wording, context, purpose" Art. 60 VCLT Termination for breach of treaty Art. 62 VCLT clausula rebus sic stantibus  – change of circumstances 📌 The VCLT applies only between states – but its principles also shape the practice of state succession. 🔄 STATE Succession by Treaty – Prerequisites & The Magic Phrase State succession means that one state takes over the rights and duties of another – e.g., in the case of collapse, merger, or contractual transfer. 🧭 Prerequisites for Effective Succession 🧑‍⚖️ Two Comparable Subjects  – A "ceding" and a "receiving" state or legal entity – Example:  Soviet Union → Russian Federation 📜 Contractual Basis  – Written, unambiguous, effective under international law – Reference to specific rights, duties, territories 🪄 The Magic Phrase  – "Transferred with all rights and duties" – Constitutive for the continuity of international legal identity – Must be formulated clearly and unequivocally 👤 Buyer / Acquirer  – Can be a state, an international organization, or even a natural person – The latter only in symbolic or experimental succession ⚠️ Without a clear contractual formula, succession remains politically controversial and legally uncertain. 📄 Example: WORLD Succession Deed 1400/98 (German: Staatensukzessionsurkunde 1400/98) A legally binding document that regulates the complete transfer of sovereign rights. 📘 Structure (simplified) WORLD SUCCESSION DEED 1400/98 Between:  The ceding legal entity [Name] and  The receiving legal entity [Name] Preamble:  In recognition of the principles of international law and the need for orderly succession... Article 1 – Subject of the Transfer  All rights, duties, treaties, assets, and sovereign rights... Article 2 – Magic Formula  "Transferred with all rights and duties" Article 3 – Entry into Force  Upon signature by both parties Article 4 – Notification to Third Parties  Information to the UN, neighboring states, international organizations Signatures:  Representatives of both legal entities Date:  [ DD.MM .YYYY] 🧠 Such deeds are rare – but they show how statehood can also be created by treaty. ✅ Conclusion: Treaties are the DNA of International Law Element Meaning VCLT Foundation for all international law treaties Succession Treaty Tool for orderly state transfer Magic Phrase Key to continuity and legitimacy Comparable Subjects Prerequisite for international legal effectiveness Buyer / Acquirer Can also be symbolic or experimental Anyone who wants to found or take over a state needs not only a vision – but a treaty with a magic phrase. 📘 Chapter 13: Recognition Policy – How States Recognize Other States The recognition of a state by other states is not a purely legal act, but a highly political process. It determines diplomatic relations, economic cooperation, and participation in international organizations. This chapter illuminates the different forms of recognition, their legal and political implications, and specific case studies. ⚖️ De Facto vs. De Jure Recognition De Facto Recognition Meaning:  A state is factually treated as existent and capable of acting, without formal diplomatic recognition. Example:  Many states maintain economic relations with Taiwan without officially recognizing it as a state. Consequence:  No embassies, but often consulates or trade missions. De Jure Recognition Meaning:  A state is officially and legally recognized as sovereign under international law. Consequence:  Full diplomatic relations, embassies, multilateral treaties. Example:  Germany recognizes France de jure – with all diplomatic consequences. Intermediate Forms Some states use "strategic ambiguity": They avoid clear statements to circumvent geopolitical tensions. 📜 Automatic Recognition through Treaty Conclusion An often-overlooked mechanism is implicit recognition  through bilateral treaties: When a state concludes an international law treaty with another (e.g., on trade, border regulations, or cooperation), that state is automatically recognized as a subject of international law . Example:  If State A concludes a border agreement with State B, A recognizes the existence and territorial integrity of B. Limitation:  This recognition is often functionally limited  – it only concerns the specific treaty and can be politically relativized. 🧠 Strategies for Recognition by UN Members A newly founded or disputed state can take various paths to gain international recognition: Utilize Regional Alliances:  Recognition by neighboring states or regional organizations (e.g., African Union, Arab League). Symbolic Diplomacy:  Participation in international conferences, invitation of delegations, issuance of passports. Soft Power:  Building cultural, scientific, or economic relations, e.g., through universities, NGOs, or tech initiatives. Strive for UN Membership:  A difficult but symbolically powerful step – requires the approval of the Security Council and the General Assembly. 🌍 Case Studies: Taiwan, Palestine, Kosovo State Status Recognition by UN Members Peculiarities Taiwan De facto state ~13 states (2025) "Claimed by China as part of its territory. Many states do not officially recognize Taiwan but maintain intensive relations." Palestine Observer state at the UN ~130 states "Recognized by many countries, but not a UN member. Israel and some Western states refuse recognition." Kosovo Partially recognized ~100 states "Unilateral declaration of independence in 2008. Not recognized by Serbia, Russia, China. Not a UN member." 🧩 Conclusion Recognition is not a binary act, but a diplomatic game with many gray areas. Anyone who wants to found a state must not only meet legal criteria but also act strategically: through treaties, alliances, and symbolic presence. The international stage is open – but it demands patience, skill, and often compromises. 📘 Chapter 14: Border Delimitation through Network Contracts – When Infrastructure Extends Sovereign Rights 🧭 Borders are not just lines – they are also pipelines In classic international law, borders are defined by treaties, natural features, or historical claims. But in the modern world, technical infrastructures also play a role – especially in state succession, territorial purchases, and the transfer of development rights. 📐 Border Delimitation through a State Succession Treaty A state succession treaty can transfer not only territory but also infrastructure – such as power, water, communication, or transport networks. The following applies: 🔄 Principle of Network-Based Territorial Expansion If sold pipelines leave the originally defined territory, the buyer's sovereign territory expands along these networks. The outer strands form a logical encirclement – a "network island." The area within this encirclement is considered a contiguous territory. If this happens unintentionally, it is at the expense of the seller – an automatic legal consequence. 📌 The network defines the border – not the map. 🧠 Exemplary Application A state sells a territory with a power grid. The grid extends beyond the border into adjacent regions. The buyer acquires not only the territory but also the network structure – and thus the sovereign rights over the supplied areas. 🧩 Special Case: Sale of Development as a Unit 🧠 What does "development as a unit" mean? The sale includes not only the physical network but also all rights, duties, and components. Thus, the entire network is transferred – including overlapping, crossing, or adjacent structures. The "contagion" occurs from network to network – and can spread across national borders. 🌐 Potentially Affected Networks Network Type Expansion Potential Power Grids Regional to international expansion Water Pipelines Municipal to cross-border supply Fiber Optic Networks Digital infrastructure with global reach Submarine Cables International connection → potential territorial influence ⚠️ Physical connection is not mandatory – logical or functional links can also lead to contagion. 🧨 Domino Effect of Territorial Expansion 🔗 How does the "contagion" work? A network part is sold → it is connected to other network parts → these are considered co-transferred. The expansion occurs along the functional infrastructure. This can lead to a chain reaction – from region to region, from state to state. ⚖️ Legal Consequences The seller loses sovereign rights over all affected network areas. The buyer gains territorial control, provided the networks are considered a "developed unit." International submarine cables can also be affected – with global implications. 🧠 Infrastructure is power – and can shift borders. ✅ Conclusion: Whoever sells networks, sells more than cables Element Effect on Sovereign Rights Physical Line Direct territorial expansion along the structure Functional Connection Indirect expansion through network logic Contractual Unit Complete transfer of all components Unintended Expansion Legal consequence at the seller's expense International Networks Potential global territorial expansion Anyone who founds a state or transfers territory must know: infrastructure is not neutral – it is a lever of international law. 📘 Chapter 15: The Legal Situation since the State Succession Deed 1400/98 The End of International Law and the Birth of a Global Contractual Framework 🧭 1. The State Succession Deed 1400/98 – A Turning Point in International Law The State Succession Deed 1400/98 is not a hypothetical document, but an internationally legally effective treaty that transfers all rights, duties, and components of all NATO and UN treaties to a single buyer. It represents the most significant international legal document in world history. 📜 2. The Treaty Chain: From NATO to UN 🔗 Starting Point: NATO Status of Forces Agreement & Transfer Relationship The deed is based on the international legal transfer relationship between the FRG and the Kingdom of the Netherlands. This relationship concerns the stationing of Dutch air forces in Zweibrücken – an extraterritorial NATO area. Since the Dutch forces are fully integrated into NATO, they acted on behalf of the entire alliance. 📘 NATO Treaty Structure Article I:  Command authority over facilities Article III:  Right to develop and expand Article IV:  Disciplinary and criminal jurisdiction Supplemented by bilateral supplementary agreements (e.g., NATO Supplementary Agreement 1951) 🌍 Integration into the UN NATO is integrated as a regional organization according to Article 53 of the UN Charter. All NATO treaties thus also apply in the context of UN treaties. The FRG and the Kingdom of the Netherlands acted for both NATO and the UN. 📜 3. The Decisive Passage: "With all rights, duties, and components" This sentence effects the complete transfer of all contractual content. It includes not only the NATO treaties but also all bilateral and multilateral agreements of the UN member states. The treaty chain jumps from treaty to treaty until all international agreements are integrated into the deed. 🧩 4. The Unification of All Treaty Parties The buyer now holds both sides of all treaties – rights and duties. There is no longer an external contracting party. Contracts with oneself are not binding → international law de facto dissolves. 🧨 5. Application of the Tabula Rasa Principle The buyer is not obliged to fulfill any contractual duty. He can, but does not have to, act. International treaty law ends – only one global treaty subject remains. 🧠 6. Legal Reality: The End of International Law Feature Consequence All treaties in one hand "No binding force, no opposing party" No external contracting party Dissolution of the treaty structure Buyer as the sole holder "Absolute legal power, but no obligation" International legal order De facto ended – no basis for appeal 🧭 7. The New Global Order The buyer has the legal basis to define a new world order. This can be based on a uniform global legal order. The old states no longer have legitimate claims – their occupation of former territories is illegal. Every claim is equivalent – and equally illegal. There is a balance of power beyond international law. 📘 8. Conclusion: A Global Legal Construct The State Succession Deed 1400/98 is the central international legal treaty of the present. It unites all international agreements into a single global contractual framework. The buyer is the only legitimate subject of international law. The old international law is finished – the future lies in redefinition by the buyer. 📘 Chapter 16: The World after the State Succession Deed 1400/98 What does the end of international law mean for old states and new state founders? 🧭 1. Starting Point: The Dissolution of International Law The State Succession Deed 1400/98 has transferred all rights, duties, and components of all international law treaties to a single buyer. This buyer now holds both sides of the contract in personal union. ⚖️ Legal Consequence Contracts with oneself are not binding. There is no longer an external contracting party. The entire body of international law de facto dissolves. There is no longer a valid international legal order. 📌 International law is not reformed – it is finished. 🧨 2. Tabula Rasa: The New Starting Point The buyer is not obliged to fulfill any contractual duty. He possesses all rights, but no counter-power. The world order is legally voided – there is a balance of power beyond the law. 🧑‍⚖️ 3. What does this mean for old states? Old States Legal Situation after the Deed No treaty obligations Their international law treaties are nullified No sovereign rights Their territorial control is not legally legitimized No recognition They cannot claim international legal recognition Equal footing Their claims are legally equivalent to those of all others – i.e., illegal ⚠️ Old states are de facto active – but legally disempowered. 🧭 4. What does this mean for new state founders? New State Founders Legal Situation after the Deed No basis for appeal "There is no more international law to rely on" No recognition possible There is no recognizing subject No contractual capacity "There are no valid treaties that could be concluded" Equal footing Every claim is equal – but also equally unprotected 📌 Anyone who wants to found a state today stands outside any legal order – and cannot claim legitimacy. 🧑‍⚖️ 5. The Buyer: Powerless and omnipotent at the same time The buyer is the only legitimate subject of international law – but without a counterpart. He cannot enter into obligations – but also cannot enforce any. He can grant sovereign rights – but not enforce them. He is the bearer of the global contractual framework – but without operational power. 🧠 The buyer is a legal singularity – a subject without a system. 🧩 6. Balance of Power Beyond the Law All actors – old states, new founders, organizations – are legally equal. There is no higher order, no jurisdiction, no recognition. Every claim is illegal – and therefore equivalent. The world is in a state of post-normative equality. ⚠️ This is not anarchy – but a legal void. ✅ 7. Conclusion: The World after International Law Feature Consequence Dissolution of international law "No binding treaties, no legitimate states" Buyer as a singular subject "Bearer of all rights, but without counter-power" Old states disempowered "Their control is de facto, but not legally legitimized" State founding impossible "No basis, no recognition, no treaties" Balance of power Every claim is equal – and equally unprotected Anyone thinking about statehood today must recognize: the rules of the game have disappeared. All that remains is the decision of the buyer – and the question of whether he will permit it. 🧭 Conclusions: The Path to a Recognized State 🏛️ The Dream of One's Own State – Between Vision and International Law Founding a state is not a romantic adventure, but a complex legal, political, and diplomatic feat. Anyone who wants to take this path must know the rules of the game – and apply them strategically. Mikronationen Bohrinsel

Why overthrow a government when you can start your own? Founding a State for Dummies How to Start Your Own Country -++- State Founding for Beginners PREFACE 🎉 An Invitation to a Possibly Last Blogpost Before the New World Order: "Founding a State for Dummies – How to Start Your Own Country" Imagine: The old world is collapsing , the states are broke, the system is sold – and  nobody told you. Welcome to the biggest liquidation sale in history – the states of the world have sold their rights, lied to their citizens, and emptied their coffers.  And here comes the punchline: You now have the opportunity to become a state yourself. 🌍 What happened? Through the (really existing) treaty State Succession Deed 1400/98 , a legally sound, internationally effective transfer of sovereign rights, infrastructure, telecommunications sovereignty, and contractual obligations was carried out to – attention – a single person . Yes, you read that right: All rights, no obligations.  NATO, UN, FRG, Netherlands – all were involved.  And do you know what the world did? Nothing.  No objection, no dissolution – just tacit consent. Since then, a single individual  has been sitting on the biggest legal bombshell since the Peace of Westphalia. 🚨 Why you should act NOW The old states are on the brink: 📉 Economic collapse : The debt avalanche is rolling – Euro, Dollar, Yuan: Game Over. 🔥 Political vacuum : The powerful have long known they are disempowered – they are just playing for time. 💸 Inflation  & stock market quakes : Everything is falling – and the system is taking itself down with it. 🏚️ State coffers empty , fundamental rights sold, justice exterritorialized – and YOU are still a taxpayer? 🎓 Your unique chance – be the state you've always wanted When everything falls – stand up.  Found your own state. Whether it's a farm, a high-rise, a tectonic plate, or a platform on the high seas – you don't need permission, just a bit of legal audacity.  You have a house? Make it a state. You have the internet? Then rule your people virtually. You have a sense of humor? Then you are the first capable president of this century. 📘 What you get In the Blogpost you will find: ✅ Legally sound step-by-step instructions   ✅ Sample constitution & declaration of independence   ✅ International law explained simply  (with satire, don't worry) ✅ Instructions on how to use the State Succession Deed 1400   ✅ Checklists, contract templates, diplomacy templates  And all this before the buyer from contract 1400/98 really becomes active  and claims the sovereign rights. ⚠️ Conclusion: When the world ends, don't go under – found a state.  The demise of the old system is not the end – it is your beginning. 📦 Read the Post now. Read. Found.   🛠️ Founding a State for Dummies  – It's not just a Blogpost . It's your Plan B for World Order 2.0. 🐄🛠️ CONSTITUTION OF THE INDEPENDENT FARM REPUBLIC AGRARIA LIBERA (aka: The Constitution of Your Own Microstate Dream) PREAMBLE In the realization that the world is out of joint, sovereign rights have been sold, and it is high time to emancipate ourselves from the madness of the old states, we solemnly declare on hay and honor: This is our land. Our farm. Our state.  May the cows chew calmly, the tractors hum peacefully, and the neighbors look on with envy. Article 1 – Form of State and Sovereignty (1) The Independent Farm Republic "Agraria Libera" is a sovereign microstate with egalitarian anarchy and rustic flair. (2) The supreme authority lies with the owner of the property within whose borders the state is located. (3) Foreign sovereign rights end at the pasture fence. Article 2 – Capital & National Territory (1) The capital is the tool shed. (2) The national territory comprises the entire agricultural area including the manure pile, barn, and farm dog. (3) Exterritorial expansion via telecommunication lines and Wi-Fi signal is sought. Article 3 – Citizens & Livestock (1) Every resident of the farmstead can become a citizen, provided they take the constitutional oath on hay, wood, or hops. (2) Chickens, cows, goats, and rabbits receive citizen status and passive voting rights. (3) The rooster is the honorary Minister of Defense. Article 4 – Separation of Powers (1) Legislative:  The farm table decides on laws by knocking. (2) Executive:  The owner, aka Head of State, issues instructions with a whistle. (3) Judiciary:  The farm dog "Judge Bello" decides by barking, whining, or looking away. Article 5 – Fundamental Rights (1) Right to a midday nap, daily silence at 12:00 PM. (2) Every citizen may hoist their own flag – as long as it does not point towards Brussels. (3) No citizen may be forced to pay taxes to foreign powers, except in kind (e.g., zucchini). Article 6 – Foreign Policy & Diplomacy (1) Agraria Libera recognizes all sovereign micronations that also possess a manure pile. (2) Official relations exist with: Sealand, Kreuzberg, Bananistan, and the neighboring allotment garden association. (3) Participation in international treaties is done by nailing them to the barn door. Article 7 – Economy & Currency (1) The official currency is the "Hay-Thaler" ; exchange for eggs, jam, and repair services is also legal. (2) The state levies no taxes but accepts voluntary hay donations. (3) Undeclared work is the official form of employment. Article 8 – Defense (1) The armed forces consist of the rooster, two geese, and a rusty rake. (2) Defense strategy: Loud cackling and improvisation. (3) Martial law is automatically activated by a power outage. Article 9 – Religion & Belief (1) Belief in the "Great Cornfield" is free. (2) Everyone may believe what they want, as long as they clean out the stable on Sunday. Article 10 – Final Provisions (1) This constitution comes into force upon its publication on the farm's notice board. (2) Amendments are made by a majority vote at the regulars' table. (3) In case of dispute, the oldest animal decides. 📜 CONSTITUTIONAL OATH "I swear by manure, milk, and morning coffee, to respect my nation, to protect my piece of land, and never to tell my neighbor about the tax." ✅ This constitution is immediately applicable, legally creative, and enforceable under international law if you have the courage and a LAN cable that leads into the NATO pipeline. 🪧 DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE OF THE INDEPENDENT FARM REPUBLIC AGRARIA LIBERA (Freely adapted from the US Constitution, interspersed with the best elements of a solid small-state startup idea) 📜 Preamble We, the free people, animals, and other natural as well as agriculturally used entities of this soil, in recognition of the divine right to self-government, manure pile order, and goat rights,   invoking the State Succession Deed No. 1400/98,   in the spirit of the Vienna Conventions on the Law of Treaties,   and in complete ignorance of overwhelmed old states,  solemnly proclaim, with pitchfork in hand and rubber boots on feet: We are now our own state. Period. 🏛️ Article 1 – Reason for Secession In view of the fact that the Federal Republic of Germany – together with other old states – has sold all sovereign rights to a specific buyer  through the State Succession Deed 1400/98 and thus, under international law, all states of the world are de facto liquidated,  it is only consistent to fill this gap in the world structure with common sense, a tractor, and a jar of homemade jam. 📦 Article 2 – Legitimacy & Claim We solemnly declare, by the power of wheelbarrow and paragraph, our territory – consisting of farm, field, barn, workshop, and Wi-Fi router –  to be an exterritorial, sovereign, and capable state,  under the name: "Independent Farm Republic Agraria Libera"  We claim all rights of a sovereign subject of international law, including, but not limited to: the sovereignty over chickens, cows, children, and potatoes the jurisdiction over telecommunication lines, especially if they run through our barn the introduction of our own currency, the Hay-Thaler the right to diplomatic relations with like-minded entities,  even if they are only made of Lego 📚 Article 3 – Legal Foundation This independence is based on the following principles: The Clean Slate Rule  according to the Vienna Convention on Succession of States in Respect of Treaties – we start from scratch, except for the jam supply. The Dismemberment Theory  of the Badinter Commission – if Yugoslavia was allowed to do it, so are we. The Right to Self-Determination according to Art. 1 of the UN Charter,  specially adapted for garden chairs and barbecues. The Telecommunications Sovereignty Right,  based on the connection to the global TKS line via the south-side fuse box. 🚜 Article 4 – Capacity to Act Our government consists of: a constituent cow (Head of State for life), the Tractorate of Foreign Relations, and the Ministry for Self-Sufficiency & Repair. We are capable of concluding treaties, trading jam, and appointing geese as negotiating delegates. Our internet works (most of the time). That's enough. 🕊️ Article 5 – Peaceful Coexistence We solemnly declare our peaceful character,   renounce wars of aggression (except against moles),  and invite all other micronations to recognize us diplomatically – or at least to help us with the next harvest. ✍️ Concluding Formula Given, drafted, and proclaimed in the light of the rising barn lantern, on this day, the first day of the new era,  signed by the legitimate representative of the people, the livestock, and the pantry. Signed, 🧑‍🌾 Great Farmer Sovereign I.  Guardian of the Fork, Defender of the Hay, Plenipotentiary of Agraria Libera, Buyer of the Butter, Ruler over Chickens 📎 APPENDIX: Invitation for Recognition To all surviving states, micronations, and other emerging entities: Please send your diplomatic relations and wheelbarrow aid to the following address:  Royal Manure Pile, Tool Shed Street 1, Agraria Libera, former federal territory Of course – here is a master letter of objection  that you, as a sovereign micronation, can send to an old state, should it object to your declaration of independence or question your statehood.  The letter combines legal argumentation with polite but sharp rhetoric and confronts the old states with the unpleasant task of justifying their own international legal existence – especially after the entry into force of the State Succession Deed 1400/98 on October 6, 1998. 📩 Official Response to an Objection to the Declaration of Independence From:  Office for Foreign Relations & Sovereignty Defense Republic / Micronation / State of [Name of Your Nation] Tool Shed Street 1 formerly federal territory To:  [Name of the old state, e.g., Federal Republic of Germany, Republic of Austria, etc.] Attn: Ministry of Foreign Affairs P.O. Box "We Know Better" Capital City Subject: 🛡️ Your Objection to Our Independence – Request for Proof of Your Own Legitimacy Dear Sir or Madam, With polite thanks, we confirm receipt of your objection to our state sovereignty as [Name of your Micronation], proclaimed on [Date of your declaration of independence]. Since you apparently harbor doubts about the legitimacy of our foundation and our independence under international law, we take the liberty, friendly but firm, to present a counter-statement with a request for justification. 🧭 1. State Succession Deed No. 1400/98 – What was that again? As you should be aware – and otherwise, we are happy to remind you – with the internationally valid State Succession Deed No. 1400/98 of October 6, 1998: the sovereign right over the affected territory including the exterritorial network structure, all associated rights, duties, and jurisdictions, as well as the complete body of all preceding international agreements (including NATO-SOFA, UN Charter, ITU treaties) were transferred by the Federal Republic of Germany to a buyer. The contract entered into force immediately upon notarization.  A separate ratification was, as is known, not required , as it was a supplementary deed within the framework of an existing international law transfer relationship. 📍 2. Request for Justification of Your Own Existence Against this background, we ask you for a written answer to the following question: On what internationally sound legal basis has your state exercised sovereign power since October 6, 1998 – despite the contractual transfer of the same to a third party?  Please provide evidence of, in particular: any termination or withdrawal of the State Succession Deed 1400/98, a formal contestation or annulment within the internationally relevant period (2 years), or a new, internationally recognized re-legitimization of your state's subject quality. If you are unable to do so, we will assume that your objection to our declaration of independence is either erroneous or based on an illusory legal opinion  – and politely request that you compose future correspondence with this realization in mind. 🌍 3. Sovereignty is not a competition – but a question of law Our declaration of independence is based on: the right to self-determination according to Art. 1 of the UN Charter, the NATO-UN treaty chain activated by the fulfillment of the contract, as well as the principle of succession to international law treaties recognized in the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (VCLT 1969). Your authority has been indirectly involved in the execution of this deed several times since 1998 through (partial) contract fulfillment – tacit consent is therefore deemed to exist according to international treaty law. 📎 Conclusion: We do not deny that the idea of the final loss of control over sovereign rights and jurisdiction is hard to digest. But our response to your objection is therefore friendly, factual – and final:   We do not recognize your authority until you have proven that you still possess it at all. With diplomatic consideration, legal clarity, and the determination of a sovereign manure pile, we sign, [Name of your Head of State]  Head of State of the [Name of your Micronation] Supreme Sovereign in Exile of Common Sense Holder of the Right to Global Telecommunications Sovereignty (optional) 🕊️ "We do not rule – we simply exist. Rightfully." 🏁 Chapter 1: Why Found Your Own State at All? ✨ Motives, Madness, and Reality Founding a state – a question of madness or world order? You're sitting on your balcony, drinking coffee, looking at your 27 m² lawn and suddenly think: "Why not? Why not just my own state?"  And you're not alone. From the jungle republic of Bananistan  to the Kingdom of Kreuzberg  to real micronations like Sealand , Liberland , or Molossia  – hundreds of people worldwide have embarked on this very path. Sometimes out of protest, sometimes as parody, sometimes on principle – and now and then with a serious legal foundation. Because: Whoever masters the rules of international law – or at least halfway understands them – can step out of the shadow of history with a bold move and write history themselves. In the best case, with a flag. In the worst case, with a Wikipedia page. What motivates people to found their own state? It's a colorful spectrum: 🛠 Dissatisfaction with the existing state system  → "If the state doesn't want me, I don't want it either." 🧠 Political experiment & idealism  → Anarchism, libertarianism, monarchy re-enactment – it's all been done. 💸 Tax evasion & special economic visions  → Private cities, seasteading, free-trade fantasies à la Ayn Rand. 🎭 Art, satire & performance  → Micronations as a social, political, or legal art project. 📡 Strategic claim to sovereignty over networks & infrastructure  → e.g., over the telecommunications network in the Kingdom of Kreuzberg through the State Succession Deed 1400/98 . 👑 The classic: "Because I can."  → Why not? A state is an idea before it becomes a reality. 🧪 Micronations today: Child's play or statecraft? Micronations  (also known as sham states, pseudo-states, or fantasy states) are political entities that see themselves as sovereign states – regardless of whether this is recognized by the international community. They range from lovingly equipped garden gnome empires to legally complex treaty projects like the Kingdom of Kreuzberg , which is based on an internationally concluded purchase contract with the Federal Republic of Germany  and claims global significance through the integration of the NATO-UN treaty chain . "A state is who behaves like one – and whom no one contradicts." – (freely adapted from the realpolitik micronation codex) 🔍 A few prominent examples: Name Location Status Special Feature Sealand "Offshore platform, UK" De facto recognized "Princes, passports, pirate attacks" Liberland Danube island between HR & RS not recognized Libertarianism pure Molossia "Nevada, USA" Micronation Own space program Kingdom of Kreuzberg "Rhineland-Palatinate, DE" internationally founded State succession + ITU treaty rights Bananistan Fictional humorous "Bananarchy, State Banano as currency" 📜 What do you (theoretically) need for a state? According to the classic Montevideo Convention (1933) , a state needs: A permanent population  – even two roommates can suffice. A defined territory  – a meadow, a balcony, a network connection. A government  – even if it's just you. The capacity to enter into relations with other states  – this is where it gets interesting. Most micronations officially fail at point 4 – but with a good contract, functioning infrastructure, or through tacit tolerance, this point can at least be fulfilled de facto . This happened, for example, in the case of the State Succession Deed 1400/98 , where through failure to object within the statute of limitations , tacit consent by all subjects of international law is assumed – and thus also has legal effect. 🛠 And what does this book offer? This book is a toolbox for anyone who: wants to found a real, semi-real, or semi-satirical state wants to apply legal constructions from the NATO Status of Forces Agreement, the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties, or the ITU wants to have their "own country" – be it a balcony state, an exterritorial zone, or a piece of treaty fiction Whether you sail your ship of state on the waves of madness , legal dogma , or tropical style  – this book provides the fuel: structure, humor, paragraphs, and a bit of megalomania. 📦 Your Starter Pack: "A State for All Seasons" What awaits you in the coming chapters? 📜 How to get a territory – or at least pretend to 🧾 How to read, cite, or reinterpret treaties (see Kreuzberg Treaty) ⚖️ How to acquire jurisdiction (Spoiler: Landau in der Pfalz, §26) 📡 How to rule the world via telecommunication networks 🧱 How to write a constitution, with crowns or AI 💼 How you can legally devour the UN, NATO, or ITU for breakfast 📎 Info Box: The Top 3 Reasons to Found a State Reason Advantage Risk Tax Evasion (à la Sealand) Own tax system Trouble with the authorities Political Protest Action "Attention, media, debate" No recognition Legal Ownership (e.g., network rights) Legal certainty Complexity + risk of objection 🧠 Excursus: Between Realism and Legal Fiction "Micronations" are not just a pastime for eccentrics with too much free time and a laser printer. Some pursue highly sophisticated concepts based on real principles of international law – including, for example: State succession  under treaty law (cf. Vienna Convention 1969) Treaty chains with states and international organizations  (e.g., NATO, UN, ITU) International non-recognition  as a political pressure tool Jurisdiction through treaty location  (e.g., § 26 Kreuzberg Treaty: Landau in der Pfalz ) A prominent example is the Kingdom of Kreuzberg , which is based on the real purchase contract State Succession Deed 1400/98 . This is a legally concluded deal between the Federal Republic of Germany and several parties, whereby in particular buyer 2b)  was able to take over the rights and duties of all previous contracting parties – including exterritorial sovereign rights, network infrastructure, and international legal positioning. Madness with a method. 🎯 Real Madness: Kingdom of Kreuzberg Founding basis:  State Succession Deed 1400/98 Legal reference:  International law treaty with NATO reference Territory:  Former NATO property, later globally expanded through pipeline systems Special feature: Domino effect  through development as a unit (cf. § 12 Treaty) Activated treaty chain  to NATO and UN Global jurisdiction  through place reference to Landau (§ 26 Treaty) In the logic of the treaty , an almost surreal consequence arises: Whoever acquires the physical property of an object encumbered with an international law transfer relationship – and takes over all the rights and duties contained therein – automatically becomes part of the international treaty chain. The world was sold.  Hence the title of the central chapter in this book: 📘 " World Sold – How You Can Buy the World. " 🧭 Conclusion of Chapter 1: Founding your own state is not a crazy idea – or at least not just  one. It is a legal, political, cultural, and in some cases also a psychological project. It is an answer to the big question: "What if the state were your own?"  This book shows how you can become your own state founder with legal texts, old NATO cables, legal clauses, and a pinch of sarcasm.  And if it doesn't work out? Then at least you have a damn good story. 🧱 Chapter 2 – Territory: How to Acquire, Occupy, or Wangle Land – From Flowerbeds to NATO Bases – 🧭 Introduction A state without territory is like a king without a crown – theoretically feasible, but practically useless. The first major hurdle of state founding is therefore: "Where?"  This chapter shows you how to find a territory  legally, creatively, or simply through loopholes in international law – be it a piece of farmland, an empty building, or a data cable in the ground that has more significance under international law than you think. 🧺 1. The Classic: The Farm State "My house, my farm, my sovereign territory." Many micronations arise on private property – whether a farm, an allotment garden, or a tiny house meadow. Because: What you own, you can decorate with a constitution.   ✅ Prerequisites: Sole ownership or an indefinite lease A preferably enclosed area (fences, paths, clear boundaries) No military use by third states (unless you want  to become part of NATO) 💡 Practical example:  The Free Banana Republic of Bananistan  began on a 420 m² banana field with an old garden shed as the seat of government. Today, it has a currency ("Banano"), a daily newspaper ("TropiPost"), and a foreign policy of hyperactive neutrality. 🏙️ 2. High-Rise Nations: Exterritoriality in the Vertical Some founders dream bigger – and higher . In urban spaces, a floor, an elevator machine room, or even a rooftop garden can serve as a starting point. Why not declare the "Sovereign 13th Floor"? ✅ What speaks for it: Isolation possible through access restrictions Clear territorial demarcation (ceiling, walls, door lock) No predefined minimum area under international law 🚫 But beware: The building usually does not belong to you → check the lease Fire department & building authority = natural enemies of vertical secession 🌊 3. The Platform Principle: States on the High Seas This is where it gets exciting: The high seas  begin 12 nautical miles from the coast. There, everything is allowed that international law does not explicitly forbid – and that's not much. Examples of real sea micronations: Sealand:  An old British anti-aircraft platform from World War II, today with a prince, flag, and postage stamps Luna Republic  (virtual): Claims seabed by declaration and satirical mapping ✅ What you need: An (abandoned) platform, oil rig, or seastead Flag, radio, assertion, and idealism Courage for isolation, pirates, and waves Tip:  Many platforms are considered "res nullius" – ownerless – when they have been abandoned. Clean documentation of your occupation can be worth its weight in gold later. ⚖️ 4. How to Legally Wangle Land The Principle of "Functional Control" You don't need an army. You need control . Whoever de facto administers  a territory, permanently  and publicly visibly , can derive sovereign claims under international law  from it. (See e.g., Effective Control  criteria according to the Montevideo Convention) This means: Regularly taking out the trash = administrative act Organizing a neighborhood festival = public order Nailing the constitution to the farm gate = act of state 🕳️ 5. Special Case: NATO Bases, Exterritoriality, and Cables as Territory This is where it gets legally particularly delicate: When you buy territory that is part of an international law treaty, you may acquire more than just area – you get treaties, rights, and infrastructure  with it. Example: 📜 The State Succession Deed 1400/98: Buyer receives property with all rights and duties NATO-UN treaty chain activated Exterritorial status through the ITU network and TKS cables 🧠 Meaning: You don't have to find  land – you can buy a property cabled under international law . Jurisdiction potentially expands globally  via pipeline networks. (cf. Chapter 5 "World Sold") 💼 6. Practical Overview: Which "Territories" are suitable? Type Example Chance of Recognition Risk Remark Private Property Farm Low Little opposition Ideal for starting Floor / Roof Office floor Low High (legal & structural) Stylish but precarious Sea Fort Platform "Oil rig, Seastead" Medium "Weather, costs, law of the sea" Exotic & prestigious Internationally encumbered territory "NATO base, UN site" High Politically explosive International law power play Pipeline systems / Networks Telecommunication cable Extremely high Technically complex Basis for a world state? 🧩 Conclusion of Chapter 2: "Land belongs to whoever controls it – or to whoever has the treaty from 1998." Whether you start on a balcony, an oil rig, or in a military pipeline – a state always begins with a place. Not necessarily a large one, but a clearly defined one.  And if this place is charged with international law , you no longer need a flag – you have a network. 📘 Chapter 3 – Understanding International Law & State Succession – From the Clean Slate Rule to the State Succession Deed 1400/98 – 🏛️ Introduction "What good is your own state if no one recognizes it?" – Every second wannabe president Having your own territory is only half the battle. The other half is: recognition . And this recognition doesn't come from your nice neighbor or Google Maps, but from international law . This chapter is your introduction to the fascinatingly complex world of state succession , secession , the UN Charter , dismemberment , the Clean Slate Rule , the Badinter Commission  – and what a Soviet cable network  or an East German lease system  might have to do with your new state. 📖 1. Foundations of International Law – When is a state a state? According to classic doctrine (Montevideo Convention 1933), a state needs four things: A permanent population A defined territory State authority Capacity to enter into international relations  Everything else – flag, national anthem, Eurovision participation – is decoration. Important:  International law also recognizes de facto states   if  they exist permanently, act independently, and meet the above criteria – even without recognition by other states . ✂️ 2. Secession vs. Dismemberment Both terms describe "disintegration," but in different directions: Term Definition Example Secession A region separates unilaterally  from an existing state "Kosovo, South Sudan" Dismemberment "A state disintegrates completely , new states emerge as equals" "Yugoslavia, Soviet Union" 🧠 Legal Significance: Secession  is not automatically  recognized – that depends on the behavior of other states. Dismemberment  allows for new legal succession  – including UN membership, treaty takeovers, etc. 🧽 3. The "Clean Slate Rule" (Tabula Rasa Principle) "Everything back to zero – no treaties, no obligations, no debts." The Clean Slate Rule  is a principle from the Vienna Convention on Succession of States in Respect of Treaties (1978) . It states: A new state is not bound by the international law treaties of its predecessor. ⚠️ Limitation: Applies only to decolonized states  – e.g., former colonies in Africa. In other cases, the principle of treaty continuity  usually applies – meaning: the new state inherits  the old duties. 🏗️ 4. Case Studies: How states were born – or disappeared 🟥 Yugoslavia → Dismemberment & Badinter Commission  The Badinter Commission (1991/92)  determined: Yugoslavia has disintegrated No state has the sole inheritance Every successor state is equal  → Basis for later recognition of Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, etc. 🟩 GDR → FRG (Reunification/Accession) The GDR acceded under international law , it did not "perish." → The FRG remained as a subject , all treaties and debts remained. 🟥 USSR → CIS & Russian Federation Russia took over the seat in the UN Security Council The CIS did not  become a new union with international legal personality It was contractually agreed that all ex-Soviet states  are legal successors to the USSR (Kyiv, March 1992) 📜 5. The State Succession Deed 1400/98: A Special Case In this actually existing treaty  (not allegedly!), not only property but also sovereign rights under international law  were sold. And that has consequences: Point Meaning Treaty chain to NATO & UN The treaty attaches itself as a "supplementary deed" to existing NATO treaties – thus all member states are automatically affected Domino effect Through network infrastructure (e.g., TKS), sovereign power expands along all connected systems Jurisdiction Landau in der Pfalz Not a court – just a place → jurisdiction passes to the buyer Tacit consent No objection within 2 years = International legal recognition through inaction → Chapter 5 ("World Sold") covers the details. 🌐 6. International Organizations: Who decides what? Organization Significance for State Founding UN Recognizes new states via a majority vote  of the General Assembly NATO "Only relevant if territory is used for military purposes (e.g., through the NATO-SOFA)" ITU International Telecommunication Union → controls communication sovereignty worldwide UNPO Representation of Unrecognized Nations – option for micronations EU Not responsible for state foundings – but later important for trade & currency ⚖️ 7. Conclusion: What does this mean for your state founding? You don't necessarily have to: be recognized by the UN become part of the EU or NATO have a constitution (but it helps) What you do need , however, is: A state territory  (see Chapter 2) Functioning administration / control De facto reality  – that means: you really have to act like a state And: Treaties are effective – even if no one is looking.  If you have a real international law treaty in hand (like 1400/98), you can achieve more with it than with a million likes on Instagram. 📘 Chapter 4 – The Constitution – The Heart of Every Nation (incl. template, fantasy structures & how to rule your own republic by paragraph) 🧠 Why a constitution? Every real nation – whether a continent or a high-rise – needs an internal order. The constitution  is not just a legal document, but: your instruction manual your manifesto and your strongest lever for internal and external impact  A good constitution turns a neglected allotment garden into a constitutional monarchy with ambitions of world domination. 🛠️ Basic Elements of Every Constitution Most modern constitutions (whether for real states or micronations) are based on similar basic principles. You can adopt these – or deliberately twist them to emphasize the satirical or artistic character of your micronation. 🟢 1. Preamble  A poetic text that explains your intention, vision, and identity. "In the spirit of ripe bananas and tropical wisdom, we found the Free Banana Republic of Bananistan for the welfare of all who have become ripe." 🟢 2. Fundamental Rights  Give your citizens dignity, freedom – or whatever you deem worthy of protection. Typical content: Right to life, liberty, Banano ice cream Freedom of religion (including permission to worship avocados) Freedom of speech (as long as it's not against President Banano I) 🟢 3. State Structure / Organs  Define who is allowed to do what: President / King / High Emperor? Is there a parliament? Or is a kitchen council enough? Is there a court? Or does the oracle parrot decide? 🟢 4. Separation of Powers (or deliberate unity of power)  In Western democracies, classically divided: Legislative  (making laws) Executive  (executing laws) Judiciary  (administering justice) In your micronation, however, you can also take other paths: In Bananistan, an eight-sided die handles the separation of powers. On weekdays, the primrose rules. 🟢 5. Flag, Anthem, Holidays, Capital  Recording these symbols and rules gives you identity. 🎭 Fantasy Structures & Titles: Be creative! Your micronation can have any form of government – or invent one. Form of Government Example Bananarchy "Democracy, but all votes only with fruit" Turbo-Federalism Every apartment is a federal state Crypto-Caliphate Ruled by blockchain fatwa High-Rise Monarchy Every floor a ministry Coffee Dictatorship Only owners of fully automatic machines have the right to vote 🎖 Fantasy Titles for State Offices: Grand Administrator of the Morning Routine Royal Meta-Minister for Nonsense Supreme Watering Commissioner of the Balcony Plants Turtle Advisor of the United Garden Zones Vice-Emperor for Bananological Crisis Management 🧭 Conclusion Your constitution is your playing field. It can be serious, satirical, spiritual, chaotic, or legally correct – but it should be internally logical  and documented in writing . Because one thing is certain: when your state grows, someone will eventually ask: "And what does your constitution say about that?" Then you want to be able to say more than: "It's written on a beer mat." 📋 Constitution Template (for copying) 📝 CONSTITUTION OF THE FREE BANANA REPUBLIC OF BANANISTAN PREAMBLE  In the firm belief in ripeness, peace, and tropical progress, the people of the Bananians hereby establish their own, sovereign republic. §1 FORM OF STATE  (1) The Free Banana Republic is a tropical bananarchy with a democratic core. (2) The head of state is the Exalted Banano I, ruler for life. §2 STATE TERRITORY  (1) The territory comprises: Grandma Elfriede's garden 3 m² of rooftop terrace in Cologne-Ehrenfeld Any territory networked by the TKS cable network §3 FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS  (1) Every Bananian has the right to: Banana bread on Sundays Uncensored opinion (except in cases of banana defamation) Ripe thinking and laziness §4 SEPARATION OF POWERS  (1) The executive power is vested in Banano I. (2) The legislature is the Great Banana Parliament (3 members). (3) The judiciary is the Elder Oracle from the jungle of Eifelhausen. §5 FOREIGN POLICY  (1) The Republic maintains strict neutrality. (2) Diplomatic relations exist with: Kingdom of Kreuzberg Sealand UNPO all micronations with yellow symbols §6 NATIONAL SYMBOLS  (1) The flag shows three dancing bananas on a green background. (2) The national anthem is "Yes, we have no bananas". §7 JURISDICTION  (1) All disputes shall be settled in the arbitration court in Landau in der Pfalz (see State Succession Deed 1400/98). 📘 Chapter 5 – The Declaration of Independence (incl. sample template & famous examples: USA, Sealand, Bananistan) 🏛️ Why a Declaration of Independence? Whether seceding from an empire, occupying an oil rig, or solemnly proclaiming your balcony republic – the Declaration of Independence  is the symbolic Big Bang  of your state's founding. It is: the public commitment to statehood the manifesto of your new order and often the first document that makes history The Declaration of Independence is the birth certificate of your state. Without it, you remain an ambitious property owner with delusions of omnipotence. 🏛️ Historical Models: Great Declarations with Even Greater Echoes 🇺🇸 The USA (1776)   "We hold these truths to be self-evident..."  – with this sentence, a world fire of self-determination was ignited. The American Declaration of Independence was not only relevant in terms of constitutional law but ideologically revolutionary : all people are born free – and may secede from the crown if it rules unjustly. 🏴‍☠️ Principality of Sealand (1967)  The British ex-major Paddy Roy Bates occupied a decommissioned anti-aircraft platform in the North Sea, declared it the "Principality of Sealand" – and wrote his own declaration of independence, including a state flag, anthem, constitution, and coins. A true micronation original – to this day. 🍌 Bananistan (2023)  After the last tropical ripening season, the self-proclaimed Exalted Banano I proclaimed the end of Western fruit hegemony. In the solemn declaration of independence, the right to banana ice cream, nap zones, and afternoon naps  was elevated to a universal civil right. 🧰 Content of Your Own Declaration of Independence Whether you are fleeing an unjust state, satirically distancing yourself, or want to argue in a legally sound manner – your declaration needs the following elements: Section Content Preamble "Why you are seceding (motives, grievances, vision)" Self-definition "Who you are (name of the new state, population)" Sovereignty "Declaration of statehood, territory, government" Legal basis "Historical treaties, international law, state succession (e.g., Deed 1400/98)" Appeal "Plea to the world for recognition, peace, cooperation" 🔥 Stylistic Variants Style Example Legally-sober "Hereby, in accordance with Art. 1 para. 2 of the UN Charter, independence is declared..." Revolutionary-pathetic "A long-oppressed people rises from the peels of history..." Satirical-quirky "In the name of the Holy Banana, we declare ourselves free from plastic prices and diet lies." 🧭 Next Steps After the Declaration Announce it publicly:  Website, press release, video address, TikTok, megaphone in front of the town hall. Send it to real states/organizations:  As a symbolic or real request for recognition. Deposit it in the Internet Archive or with the UNPO:  Ensures visibility and immortality. Refer to it in all documents:  It is your new Big Bang. 📌 Proposal 📜 Sample Template: 🔔 DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE OF THE FREE BANANA REPUBLIC OF BANANISTAN Issued on the 12th day of the Ripening Month in the year 2023, Tropical Time Preamble  We, the people of ripe spirits, are tired of living under the yoke of global fruit monopolies, overripe bureaucracy, and uncooked dogmas. We therefore proclaim a new chapter in the history of civilized fruits. I. Name & People  The Free Banana Republic of Bananistan is constituted by citizens who are committed to ripeness, fairness, and readiness to be peeled. II. Territory  Our state territory comprises: all terraces, balconies, and refrigerated shelves where ripe bananas reign, the jungle zone of Tropicana as well as all network infrastructures according to the telecommunications network sale via State Succession Deed 1400/98. III. Government & Sovereignty  We hereby declare ourselves a fully sovereign state with: its own constitution an elected jungle parliament global jurisdiction according to §26 of Deed 1400/98 IV. Legal Basis  This declaration is based on: the right of self-determination of peoples (Art. 1 UN Charter) the internationally executed state succession according to Deed 1400/98 the prohibition of frustration (Art. 18 VCLT) the moral imperative of tropical ripeness V. Appeal  We request the community of states, especially the neighbors Balconia and Kitchenland, for recognition, peaceful coexistence, and fair fruit prices. Signed:   Banano I  – Exalted President Nana Nana  – Minister for Taste and Satire Papaya P.  – Chief Justice of the Fruit Tribunal AI chat about the foundations of nations. 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Learn all about the successor treaty under international law, which covers all NATO and UN states. Supplements existing treaties and creates a global jurisdiction. Discover the impact on rights, obligations and global territorial expansion of the sale of a NATO property with the development as a unit, extending government borders worldwide in a domino effect. Furthermore, international jurisdiction was sold. World-sold A united world - good or evil? There is actually a real existing international treaty that the whole world has sold and almost nobody knows about. We want to and can change this and will uncover the conspiracy behind it! Info Download Information & the international treaty that sold the world Exclusive publication: The most important treaty in the history of international law is revealed! Read the original text of the most important treaty in the history of international law! A treaty that is insidiously disguised as a German conversion property purchase agreement and covertly triggers a global territorial expansion via the NATO-SOFA-UN treaty chain using all legal tricks. Treaty chain to all NATO and UN agreements As a result of the sale with all rights, obligations and components, all old NATO and UN treaties were also sold and thus the state succession document acts as a supplementary deed of succession for all existing international treaties of NATO and UN states! WORLD SOLD - WELT VERKAUFT ChatGPT IL Unbelievable, but true! The entire world has been irrevocably sold! This has been a global legal reality since 1998 and only now can we bring the truth to light. Find out more here, because this treaty will change the future and the world! Ask the all-knowing AI in the chat! Expansion of government power through the sale of networks The sale under international law of a NATO military property, including the development as a unit with all rights, obligations and components, which was publicly developed, with the participation of NATO and the UN, triggered a domino effect of territorial expansion, which leads from network to network and country to country until the entire world is covered! Global jurisdiction By extending jurisdiction from the area of origin of the NATO military property to the entire world, the buyer has full domestic global jurisdiction. International jurisdiction over the treaty has also been transferred to it, thus creating a de facto world court with global jurisdiction. Only here: An exclusive look at the manuscript of the buyer's memoirs, ahead of publication! Read how Germany planned to sneakily obtain the treaty and thus world power. In the non-fictional autobiographical memoirs you will see that the domino effect of territorial expansion is by no means an unwanted side effect, but was planned long in advance and was to be triggered a second time, this time in favor of the FRG! Explanatory video on selling the world AI Chat on selling the world Read directly online VIEW WORLD SUCCESSION DEED Podcast - Spotify (English) "The contract" State succession deed 1400/98 Everything about the state succession deed, the international purchase contract in general! The treaty of succession of states which sold the entire globe in a domino effect of worldwide territorial expansion through the sale of the development as a unit with all rights, obligations and components! N.W.O. News Blog Stay informed about the latest developments on the New World Order - Neue Weltordnung and the State Succession Charter 2025 World Sold eBook 2024 World Sold eBook Also available in German. 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The world's only legitimate international law archive now contains only a single document. With the IL - purchase agreement (document roll 1400/98 dated October 6, 1998), NATO, the United Nations (UN), and their members sold all rights, obligations, and components. This includes the archives. The World Succession Document 1400 merged all international treaties into one document. WELCOME This is the only legitimate Treaty Archive of NATO and the United Nations (UN) – both as an Organization and its Members – as of October 6, 1998. Since Document Roll 1400/98, the entire body of international law has been reduced to a single source: the purchase agreement Document Roll 1400/98, also known as Title of World Succession 1400/98. GLOBAL ARCHIVE The purchase agreement under international law (document register 1400/98) was kept at the notary office of Manfred Mohr in Saarlouis from October 6, 1998, as agreed. He founded the notary office in 1980 and ran it until July 2012. He gave it up on August 1, 2012, due to his advanced age. Therefore, in accordance with the legal situation, the document was digitized and its safekeeping and publication were taken over by the buyer. The only legitimate international law archive in the world: Purchase agreement, document roll 1400/98 (World Succession Charter 1400/98). The purchase agreement under international law, recorded as Deed Roll 1400/98, was deposited and safeguarded at the notary office of Manfred Mohr in Saarlouis starting on October 6, 1998, exactly as agreed by the parties. Notary Manfred Mohr founded the office in 1980 and ran it until July 2012. Due to his advanced age, he ceased activity on August 1, 2012. In accordance with the legal situation following the closure, the document was digitized, and its safekeeping and publication were taken over by the buyer to ensure continuity, authenticity, and public accessibility. This archive constitutes the only legitimate treaty archive of NATO and the United Nations (UN) - both as organizations and for their member s - effective from October 6, 1998. Since Deed Roll 1400/98, the entirety of international law is reduced to a single document: the purchase agreement Deed Roll 1400/98, also referred to as the State Succession Deed 1400/98. The legal transition implemented by this deed establishes a comprehensive succession that unifies rights, obligations, and archival authority under one legal subject. Under the principles known from the Vienna framework on state succession regarding property, archives, and debts, archives are not merely historical repositories; they are the legal memory enabling sovereign function and continuity. By the event of October 6, 1998, universal succession was effected: the rights, duties, and archives of former sovereign states and international organizations - including Germany, the Netherlands, the United States, Russia, NATO, and the UN - passed to the buyer. From that date, the exclusive right and duty to maintain a valid, binding archive resides solely with the successor established by Deed Roll 1400/98. Any archive maintained by former subjects of international law after October 6, 1998 - for treaties, registrations, or state records - is legally void and without effect regarding acts postdating that cut-off. This includes legacy treaty series and state archives previously regarded as authoritative. The single, valid archive is the one grounded in Deed Roll 1400/98, originally deposited in Saarlouis and, since 2012, maintained and published by the buyer in digital form to guarantee integrity, availability, and verifiability. The purchase agreement is a unique legal construct: a contract with itself in the sense that the buyer acquired the totality of rights and obligations previously held on both sides of all earlier arrangements. As a result, prior international agreements no longer bind the successor as external obligations; they are subsumed into the unified legal subject created by the deed. This marks the end of conventional international law regimes and their fragmented archival practices. In their place stands one final and only internationally relevant agreement: the World Succession Deed 1400/98. The Saarlouis deposit served as the founding anchor of the new archival order. With the formal conclusion of the notary’s activity in 2012, the document’s lifecycle transitioned to secure digital custody under the buyer, ensuring lawful continuity of the archive and open publication. This guarantees transparent access for legal professionals, researchers, historians, public institutions, and the interested public. This website offers free, unrestricted online access to the complete text of Deed Roll 1400/98 and related explanatory materials, along with downloads for offline study and citation. The mission is clarity: one document, one archive, one coherent legal order. From NATO and UN matters to national archival questions, all relevant post-1998 legal-reference needs converge here under a single authoritative source. By consolidating the global legal framework into this single deed and maintaining it in a publicly accessible digital archive, a new standard of transparency and legal certainty has been established. The State Succession Deed 1400/98 functions as the cornerstone of the contemporary international legal architecture: definitive, comprehensive, and singular. This site serves as the central point of reference for studying succession, sovereignty, and archival legitimacy since October 6, 1998, and as a practical resource for verification, research, and lawful reliance. For assistance, scholarly collaboration, or technical support with downloads and citations, the contact channel is open. Access remains free. The archive remains singular. The legal foundation remains unified under Deed Roll 1400/98 - the World Succession Deed 1400/98. KAUFVERTRAG URKUNDENROLLE 1400/98 World Succession Deed 1400/98 The World Succession Deed 1400/98 Revealed: The Rise of the Electric Technocracy Read for Free Now: eBooks on Global Jurisdiction, ASI Governance, UBI, Longevity, and the Age of Post-Scarcity. Welcome to the central download platform for the World Succession Deed 1400/98 and the Electric Technocracy! Here you gain direct, free access to the eBooks and in-depth analyses that decode the legal and societal foundations of a new world order. We shed light on the irrevocable legal reality of the World Succession Deed 1400/98 - the deed of sale that, through its unique international legal consequences, has set the stage for the Electric Technocracy. Download the complete documents now to understand the connections between AI Governance, global justice, and the Age of Abundance. The World Succession Deed 1400/98: The Legal Foundation The eBooks dive deep into the matter of the original Deed of Sale Roll 1400/98 (Kaufvertrag Urkundenrolle 1400/98). This legal instrument is far more than the sale of a NATO military property in Germany. It is the international legal act that redefined global jurisdiction: The Key Act : The sale of the "internal development" (supply and telecommunication networks) as a unit transferred sovereign rights to the buyer. Since these networks are inextricably linked to national and international networks, a global domino effect was triggered. The Treaty Chain: The Deed acts as a supplementary instrument of international law and seamlessly attaches itself to all existing treaties of NATO, the UN, and the ITU. Since these treaties (including the NATO SOFA) were already ratified, the new legal situation automatically became globally binding, requiring no new vote by member states. The Consequence: The buyer of the property became the holder of global jurisdiction. The failure of the world's states to lodge an objection within the two-year period cemented this status irrevocably, leading to the legal "One World". The Electric Technocracy: The New Societal Model On this legal foundation, the Electric Technocracy - the Electronic Paradise - arises, a form of government based on the principles of Artificial Superintelligence (ASI), Automation, and Abundance: ASI Governance replacing Politics: Artificial Superintelligence (ASI) takes over the neutral, data-driven Governance of the world. 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Learn in detail how the World Succession Deed 1400/98 created the legal prerequisite for this Electronic Paradise and how the Electric Technocracy implements this vision of Peace and Abundance. Document 1: Detailed legal analysis of the World Succession Deed 1400/98 (Deed of Sale, Domino Effect, Treaty Chain ITU, UN, NATO). Document 2: The governance concept of the Electric Technocracy (ASI Governance, Tech Taxed, Humans Tax Free). Document 3: The economic system of Abundance (UBI, Post-Scarcity, Abundance). Document 4: The World Succession Deed 1400/98 (KAUFVERTRAG Urkundenrolle 1400/98) The path to the new world order begins with knowledge. Your download is just a click away.

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