diff --git a/common/scripted_effects/00_major_decisions_scripted_effects.txt b/common/scripted_effects/00_major_decisions_scripted_effects.txt
index f3415226c..fe41df3b2 100644
--- a/common/scripted_effects/00_major_decisions_scripted_effects.txt
+++ b/common/scripted_effects/00_major_decisions_scripted_effects.txt
@@ -4373,6 +4373,12 @@ restore_byzantium_decision_effect = {
 		save_scope_as = change
 		add_claim_on_loss = no
 	}
+	title:e_NEOW_byzantium = {
+		change_title_holder = {
+			holder = scope:scoped_ruler
+			change = scope:change
+		}
+	}
 	resolve_title_and_vassal_change = scope:change
 	hidden_effect = { 
 		set_primary_title_to = title:e_NEOW_byzantium