Algerian exclusive economic zone proclamation – French perspectives
1. Introduction Contrary to both Italy and Spain, France did not officially react to the proclamation by Algeria of her Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the Mediterranean Sea following the adoption of Presidential Decree No. 18-96 of 20 March 2018. France neither addressed an official communication to the Secretary-General of the UN protesting against the...
ITLOS procedural rules: Between change and stability
1. Introduction ITLOS’ procedural rules, its case law concerning their application and interpretation, as well as its working practice constitute a topical example of the ‘special balance between the need for change and adaptation to the special interests of the parties and the need to ensure stability of international dispute settlement’. Largely inspired by those...
