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Council of Europe: Secretariat of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities

The Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities of 1994 entered into force on 1 February 1998. Thirty-nine States are currently Party1 to it. Although not the only instrument to be developed within the Council of Europe relevant to the protection of national minorities, the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities is certainly the most comprehensive document in this area. Indeed, it is the first ever legally binding multilateral instrument devoted to the protection of national minorities in general. The Framework Convention sets out principles to be respected as well as goals to be achieved by the Contracting Parties, in order to ensure the protection of persons belonging to national minorities, whilst fully respecting the principles of territorial integrity and political independence of States. The principles contained in the Framework Convention have to be implemented through national legislation and appropriate governmental policies. It is also envisaged that these provisions can be implemented through bilateral and multilateral treaties. Website: www.coe.int/minorities
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Fourth Report Submitted by "The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia," Pursuant to Article 25, Paragraph 2 of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities

15 July 2014 | Publisher: Council of Europe: Secretariat of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities | Document type: Country Reports

Third Report Submitted by The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Pursuant to Article 25, Paragraph 1 of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities

11 March 2010 | Publisher: Council of Europe: Secretariat of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities | Document type: Country Reports

Comments of the Government of "The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia" on the Second Opinion of the Adivisory Committee on the Implementaion of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities by "The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia" (received on 5 September 2007)

9 July 2008 | Publisher: Council of Europe: Secretariat of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities | Document type: States Parties Reports

Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities: Second Opinion on "the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia", Adopted on 23 February 2007

9 July 2008 | Publisher: Council of Europe: Secretariat of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities | Document type: Country Reports

Second Report Submitted by "the Former Yougoslav Republic of Macedonia" Pursuant to Article 25, Paragraph 1 of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities

16 June 2006 | Publisher: Council of Europe: Secretariat of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities | Document type: States Parties Reports

Advisory Commitee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities - Opinion on "the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia", Adopted on 27 May 2004

2 February 2005 | Publisher: Council of Europe: Secretariat of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities | Document type: Country Reports

Comments of the Government of "The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia" on the Opinion of the Adivisory Committee on the Implementaion of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities in "The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia" (received on 10 January 2005)

2 February 2005 | Publisher: Council of Europe: Secretariat of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities | Document type: States Parties Reports

Report Submitted by "the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia" Pursuant to Article 25, Paragraph 1 of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities

23 September 2003 | Publisher: Council of Europe: Secretariat of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities | Document type: States Parties Reports

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