Convention between the French Republic, the Federal Republic of Germany and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg on the Canalization of the Moselle (No. 42852).
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Type of law
Agreement
Abstract
The Convention between the French Republic, the Federal Republic of Germany, and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg on the canalization of the Moselle, signed in 1956, is a trilateral agreement aimed at transforming the Moselle River into a navigable waterway to enhance regional economic cooperation and facilitate inland water transport. The treaty established joint responsibilities for the financing, construction, and maintenance of canalization works, including locks and dams, to enable large vessels to navigate between France and Germany via Luxembourg. It also created the Moselle Commission to oversee the operation and development of the river as a transport corridor. The text consists of 62 Articles and has 2 Annexes and is drafted in 3 languages.
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Entry into force notes
This Treaty is entered into force on 31 December 1956 by the exchange of instruments of ratification, in accordance with article 62.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No