Petition · past parliament

Revoke ”The Treaty on the Final Settlement with Respect to Germany” 1990”

Rejected 12 signatures

What the petition asks

In 1990 UK government signed a treaty letting Germany off from it's WW2 wartime debts of approximately £3.6 trillion. It is only fair that Germany pay their share as the aggressor.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. The UK Government and Parliament cannot unilaterally revoke a multilateral treaty.

Timeline

20 Oct 2019 Petition opened for signatures
24 Oct 2019 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 12
Status Rejected
Rejected 24 Oct 2019

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.