Staatenimmunität und Kriegsfolgen am Beispiel des Falles Distomo - Anmerkungen zur Entscheidung des EGMR vom 12. Dezember 2002, Kalogeropoulou und andere vs Griechenland und Deutschland

In the Kalogeropoulou case, the ECHR decided once again – in the context of a complaint relating to a foreign state, even if ius cogens has been violated. With the result the ECHR remains true to its jurisprudence. Although, state immunity is still an essential principle of customary international law, modifications – according to the Court – cannot be excluded for the future. Although welcome, such a modification of the principle would require the consent of the State community.