Netherlands backs Ukraine claims commission for war damage
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The Netherlands officially ratified a Council of Europe convention establishing an International Claims Commission for Ukraine, adding to international efforts to address damage from the war with Russia.
Ambassador André Haspels of the Netherlands delivered the ratification document to the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, where Secretary General Alain Berset was present. The Hague, a city with many international organizations, will host both the Claims Commission and the related Register of Damage for Ukraine.
The convention requires ratification from 25 countries to become active. As of September 15, 40 nations had signed the agreement, with the Netherlands becoming one of nine states, along with the European Union, to formally ratify it. The Netherlands currently leads the Preparatory Committee, created in February 2026, which is preparing the practical groundwork for the Commission’s future operations.
This Claims Commission will function alongside the existing Register of Damage, evaluating and determining compensation amounts for individual claims submitted through the Register. The Commission will also accept claims directly, after the Register becomes part of its operations, as outlined in the convention. The Register recently expanded to include documentation of losses experienced by businesses, adding to the scope of potential claims.
