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Liechtenstein's application against the Federal Republic of Germany After the oral hearing from 14 to 18 June 2004 before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) at The Hague concerning the lawsuit of the Principality of Liechtenstein against Federal Republic of Germany, the court will now decide on the admissibility of action. On 1 June 2001, the Principality of Liechtenstein had brought an action against the Federal Republic of Germany for violation of international law since 1998. This is the first time that Germany is solely answerable before the International Court of Justice at The Hague.
The International Court of Justice published Germany's objections and Liechtenstein's replication on the Court's website.
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Facts The Principality of Liechtenstein considers that its sovereignty is being disregarded and that the property rights of its citizens are being violated. The International Court of Justice must determine whether Germany has been breaching important provisions in international law since 1998 through its refusal to pay suitable compensation. |
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Suit The International Court of Justice in The Hague publishes the text of the suit being filed by the Principality of Liechtenstein against the Federal Republic of Germany. |
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ICJ The International Court of Justice in The Hague is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, its purpose being to resolve legal disputes between member states. |
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Ad hoc judge Professor Sir Franklin Berman Liechtenstein has appointed an ad hoc judge for its case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ). |
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