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The Practice of France with Respect to the Baltic States

The Practice of France with Respect to the Baltic States Contents 1. Introduction 2. The Years of Occupation 2.1. No Formal Declaration but Consistent Practice (1) The Seizure of Baltic Embassies (2) Gold Reserves Refused to Soviets (3) Diplomatic Representatives (4) Continued Recognition of Baltic Nationalities 3. The Restoration of Independence 3.1. Recognition of New Governments 3.2. Restoration of Baltic Property (1) Transfer of Gold (2) Problems Related to the Restitution of Embassy Buildings 4. Conclusions 1. Introduction In celebrating the tenth anniversary of the restored independence of the Baltic States, we look back to the international practice that has led to this remarkable victory of law and justice. The French attitude towards the effects of annexation of the Baltic States could be considered as one of the most consistent with the principle of prohibition of the use of force. This article is divided into two parts pointing out the consistency of French practice before and after the restoration of the independence of the Baltic States. The first period was marked by the refusal to recognize their forced incorporation into the Soviet Union. The second concerns the recognition of the identity of the restored States and their continued rights and obligations. The French Government's political declarations did not http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Baltic Yearbook of International Law Online Brill

The Practice of France with Respect to the Baltic States

Baltic Yearbook of International Law Online , Volume 1 (1): 10 – Jan 1, 2001
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Contents 1. Introduction 2. The Years of Occupation 2.1. No Formal Declaration but Consistent Practice (1) The Seizure of Baltic Embassies (2) Gold Reserves Refused to Soviets (3) Diplomatic Representatives (4) Continued Recognition of Baltic Nationalities 3. The Restoration of Independence 3.1. Recognition of New Governments 3.2. Restoration of Baltic Property (1) Transfer of Gold (2) Problems Related to the Restitution of Embassy Buildings 4. Conclusions 1. Introduction In celebrating the tenth anniversary of the restored independence of the Baltic States, we look back to the international practice that has led to this remarkable victory of law and justice. The French attitude towards the effects of annexation of the Baltic States could be considered as one of the most consistent with the principle of prohibition of the use of force. This article is divided into two parts pointing out the consistency of French practice before and after the restoration of the independence of the Baltic States. The first period was marked by the refusal to recognize their forced incorporation into the Soviet Union. The second concerns the recognition of the identity of the restored States and their continued rights and obligations. The French Government's political declarations did not

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Published: Jan 1, 2001

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