Geneva Act (1977): Ratification by the German Democratic Republic was accompanied by the following declaration: "The position of the German Democratic Republic on the provisions of Article 13 of the Nice Agreement as revised at Geneva, so far as the application of the Agreement to colonial and other dependent territories is concerned, is governed by the provisions of the United Nations Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples (Resolution 1514 (XV) of December 14, 1960) proclaiming the necessity of bringing to a speedy and unconditional end colonialism in all its forms and manifestations." (Translation) (see Nice Notification No. 53)
Stockholm Act (1967): Dates apply to the Federal Republic of Germany.
German Democratic Republic - Accession: June 20, 1968; Entry into force: November 12, 1969. The validity of this accession was contested by several Member States. Date of ceasing to be a party: October 3, 1990.
Geneva Act (1977): Dates apply to the Federal Republic of Germany.
German Democratic Republic - Signature: November 24, 1977; Ratification: March 15, 1982; Entry into force: June 23, 1982. Date of ceasing to be a party: October 3, 1990.
Dates apply to the Federal Republic of Germany.
German Democratic Republic - Accession: July 10, 1964; Entry into force: January 15, 1965. The validity of this accession was contested by several Member States. Date of ceasing to be a party: October 3, 1990.
Ratification of the Stockholm Act (1967) also applied to Land Berlin with effect from the date on which it entered into force for the Federal Republic of Germany. (see Nice Notification No. 12)
Ratification of the Geneva Act (1977) also applied to Berlin (West) with effect from the date on which it entered into force for the Federal Republic of Germany. (see Nice Notification No. 52)