Introduction to Western European Union Western European Union (WEU), association of European countries focused on defense and security issues. The WEU grew out of the Brussels Treaty, a cooperative agreement made in 1948 between the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, The Netherlands, and […]
Western Legal Systems in Europe Western Europe Legal Systems Andorra Legal System Austria Legal System Belgium Legal System Denmark Legal System England and Wales Legal System Finland Legal System French Legal System German Legal System Greece Legal System Holy See Legal System Iceland Legal System Ireland Legal System Isle of Man Legal System Italian Legal … Read more
Belgium in Europe According to the work "Guide to Foreign and International Citations", by the Journal of International Law and Politics (New York University School of Law): "Roughly speaking, the Communities deal with cultural affairs, education and health, and the Regions […]
Notaries in Belgium Legal Framework INTER- OR MULTIPROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES The issue here is as follows: A notary can work together with another notary for one act (an act can be received by one or more notaries) or he can work in association with another notary living in the same community. According to the new professional … Read more
UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) in Belgium in Europe Note: For information on the Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods in general, see here. United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods Belgium Cases […]
Prescription Charges in Belgium Background The Belgian health care system is based on a health insurance system. It is provided by Belgium’s three regions, overseen by the federal government and covers 99.9% of the population. It includes a list of reimbursable prescription medication. Funding is provided through health insurance contributions and general taxation (79%), patient … Read more
Western Europe Western Europe Legal Systems Andorra Legal System Austria Legal System Belgium Legal System Denmark Legal System England and Wales Legal System Finland Legal System French Legal System German Legal System Greece Legal System Holy See Legal System Iceland Legal System Ireland Legal System Isle of Man Legal System Italian Legal System Liechtenstein Legal … Read more
Bailiffs in Belgium Huissiers de Justice Role There are approximately 500 huissiers de justice in Belgium. Their primary role is to enforce court judgments, notarial acts and tax acts, as well as issue summonses for which they have a monopoly. They can also act as witnesses and determine facts of a situation, though their evidence … Read more
Pierre de Decker in Europe Pierre de Decker (1812-1891), Belgian statesman and author, was educated at a Jesuit school, studied law at Paris, and became a journalist on the staff of the Revue de Bruxelles. In 1839 he was elected to the Belgian lower chamber, where he gained a great […]
Étienne Constantin de Gerlache in Europe Life and Work Étienne Constantin de Gerlache, Baron de Gerlache (26 December 1785 – 10 February 1871), Belgian politician and historian, was born at Biourge, Luxemburg, on the 24th of December 1785. He studied law in Paris and practised there for some […]
Charter of Grammont in Europe The Charter of Grammont, given by Baldwin VI., count of Flanders, in a.d. 1068, was the first of its kind. This charter has been styled “the most ancient written monument of civil and criminal laws in Flanders.” Grammont (the Flemish name Gheeraardsbergen […]
Consular Law in Belgium in Europe Overview The Vienna Convention on Consular Relations constitutes for Belgium the legal basis for consular services. No implementing national law exists so far. Consular protection is considered as a service to citizens. There is no legal obligation for […]
Leopold II in Europe Leopold II [Leopold Louis Philippe Marie Victor] (1835-1909), king of the Belgians, son of the preceding, was born at Brussels on the 9th of April 1835. In 1846 he was created duke of Brabant and appointed a sub-lieutenant in the army, in which he served until his […]
Consular Legislation in Europe European Union Materials For information about European Union consular legislation, click here. In Austria Read in this legal Encyclopedia for information about consular law in Austria. In Germany Read in this legal Encyclopedia for information about […]
The Benelux in Europe The five institutions of Benelux work independently but serve the same purpose which is to promote and deepen cooperation between the 3 countries. Benelux General Secretariat is the central pillar of cooperation. It manages the secretariat of the Committee of Ministers […]
Definition of European Convention On State Immunity In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of European Convention On State Immunity : An international convention of 1972 setting out when and how member states of the European Community (now the European Union) […]
European Convention on Human Rights: the European Commission of Human Rights Introduction to European Commission of Human Rights The commission can only deal with a claim if all domestic remedies have been exhausted, unless a state waives the benefit of this rule. Local remedies do not have to […]
Benelux Court of Justice in Europe Introduction After the creation of the intergovernmental economic union of the three Benelux countries, the BCJ was founded in 1974, having its seat in Brussels. Currently, the BCJ is responsible for delivering rulings in judicial matters concerning […]
Introduction to European Diplomats European Diplomats, ambassadors, ministers, and bureaucrats who conduct the foreign policy of European nations. (1) Resources Notes and References Information about European Diplomats in the Encarta Online Encyclopedia Guide to European Diplomats More Topics […]
Communism: Communist Influence in Noncommunist Countries Western Europe Other Western European Parties The strongest Western European parties, other than the Italian and French, have been those of Greece, Finland, Portugal, and Spain. The Greek and Portuguese parties mirrored the intransigence […]
Communism: Communist Influence in Noncommunist Countries Western Europe The communist parties of Western Europe were all established between 1918 and 1923, following the Russian Revolutions. They were responsive to Soviet directives, yet at the same time drew on European socialist roots going […]
Benelux Court of Justice Court of First Instance of the European Communities Court of Justice of the European Communities European Court of Human Rights European Free Trade Agreement Court Benelux Court of Justice Court Of Justice of the Benelux Economic Union The […]
History of Western European Tribunals Medieval courts were an outgrowth of the tribal courts of the Germanic peoples, among whom the highest judicial authority was that of the popular assemblies that met regularly throughout the year. The tribal judges supervised the proceedings and […]
Principles of European Contract Law (Commision on European Contract Law) 2 25 May 2002 PRINCIPLES OF EUROPEAN CONTRACT LAW TEXT OF ARTICLES IN PART 3, IN ENGLISH CHAPTER 10 Plurality of parties Section 1: Plurality of debtors ARTICLE 10:101: SOLIDARY, SEPARATE AND […]
JURE, a database created by the European Commission, contains case law on jurisdiction in civil and commercial matters and on the recognition and enforcement of judgments in a State other than the one where the judgment was passed. This includes case law on relevant international […]