Declaration of Breda — There are also two contemporary treaties known as the Treaty of Breda. The Declaration of Breda (issued on April 4, 1660) was a proclamation by Charles II of England in which he promised a general pardon for crimes committed during the English… … Wikipedia
Declaration (law) — In law, a declaration ordinarily refers to a judgment of the court or an award of an arbitration tribunal is a binding adjudication of the rights or other legal relations of the parties which does not provide for or order enforcement. Where the… … Wikipedia
Declaration of financial interests — Declarations of financial interests are a means of making conflict of interests of people in public office known and to reduce them by making them public. European Parliament Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) are required to declare their … Wikipedia
Serbia's reaction to the 2008 Kosovo declaration of independence — On 12 February 2008, the Government of Serbia instituted an Action Plan to combat Kosovo s anticipated independence, which stipulated, among other things, recalling the Serbian ambassadors for consultations in protest from any state recognising… … Wikipedia
International Organizations — Brussels has hosted many international conferences and serves as the headquarters of numerous international organizations, which are scattered throughout the city and surrounding communities. The first international peace conference was… … Historical Dictionary of Brussels
Wars of Religion — (1567 1585) Since the 1520s, religious tensions had grown in parallel with increasing numbers of Protestants. Persecutions began under Emperor Charles V, who introduced the Inquisition in 1550. The accession of Philip II (1555) brought to… … Historical Dictionary of Brussels
Brabant Revolution — (1789 1790) Brussels and the Belgian provinces enjoyed much economic prosperity and local liberties were left largely undisturbed for 80 years under the Austrian regime. However, the accession of Emperor Joseph II in 1780 and the sovereign s… … Historical Dictionary of Brussels
Belgian Revolution — (1830 1831) The revolution that led to the independence of Belgium began in Brussels and decisive events occurred here, where approximately 80 percent of the casualties in killed and wounded were incurred. Although some in Belgium enjoyed… … Historical Dictionary of Brussels
Laws of war — The law of war (also law of armed conflict, LOAC) is law concerning acceptable practices relating to war. In cases other than civil wars, it is considered an aspect of public international law (the law of nations). The laws of war are divided… … Wikipedia
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe — OSCE redirects here. For other uses, see OSCE (disambiguation). Organization for Security and Co operation in Europe (OSCE) … Wikipedia
