The seventh supplementary Treaty to the 1960 Patrimonial Treaty 1960

(Nearly) overlooked concordatary law between the Republic of Austria and the Holy See

Abstract

The patrimonial relations between the Holy See and the Republic of Austria are governed by the 1960 Patrimonial Treaty and seven supplementary treaties. This article first provides an overview of the historical genesis and content of the Patrimonial Treaty 1960, followed by an analysis of the adjustment clause of the seventh supplementary treaty and the question of whether the state transfers have the character of reparation. In a final paragraph, the first-time application of the simplified adjustment procedure and the impact on other religious communities are discussed.