Article xvi, and paragraphs 2 and 3 of article xviii of this constitution with regard to the associate member. Of the state, of its territory and the grand duke article 1 the grand duchy of luxembourg is a democratic, free, independent and indivisible state. Whilst not a true coup detat or revolution, its detractors dubbed it a royal coup, as the reigning grand duke of luxembourg, william iii, greatly expanded his powers, and the name has stuck. The passerelle, also known as the viaduct or old bridge, over the petrusse river valley, opened 1861. The government of the grand duchy of luxembourg 2018. Chapter i the state, its territory, and the grand duke. Subject to the provisions of subarticles 7 and 9 of article 47 and of article 66 of this constitution, if any other law is inconsistent with this constitution, this constitution shall prevail. Luxembourg is a parliamentary democracy headed by a constitutional monarch.
Article 2 the boundaries and chief towns of the judicial or administrative districts, of the. Luxembourgs constitution of 1868 with amendments through. Constitution of the republic of mozambique mozlegal, lda. The treaty establishing a constitution for europe tce. The republic of honduras introductory and comparative notes constitution of the republic of honduras, 1982 as amended to 1991 constitution of the republic of honduras 1982 table of contents title ithe state chapter ithe organization of the state chapter iithe territory chapter iiitreaties title iinationality and citizenship.
It would have replaced the existing european union treaties with a single text, given legal force to the charter of fundamental rights, and. The icl edition now includes the changes to the constitution adopted on 12 july 1996, introducing a constitutional court, and those of 12 jan 1998. Constitution of the pri n cip ality of l iech ten stein. Constitutional documents and articles of association. Finlands constitution of 1999 with amendments through 2011.
The grand duke has the power to dissolve the legislature, in which case new elections must be held within three months. Media in category constitutions of luxembourg this category contains only the following file. I swear to observe the constitution and the laws of the country. It was later ratified by 18 member states, which included referendums endorsing it in spain and luxembourg. Attention, cette version nest pas celle applicable actuellement type. The constitution of luxembourg in the context of eu and. The modern constitution was adopted on 17 october 1868 whilst the constitution of 1868 marked a radical change in luxembourg s constitutional settlement, it was technically an amendment of the original constitution. This brochure presents the government following the parliamentary elections of 14 october 2018. No law shall be promulgated until it has been adopted by the chamber. Arrete grandducal du 5 decembre 2018 portant attribution des competences ministerielles aux membres du gouver. This file is licensed under the creative commons attributionshare alike 3. They must then be lodged electronically with the trade and companies register rcs within the month following the signature in order to be published in the electronic. The 1998 amendment changed articles 33, 73, 80, 83bis, 95bis, 95ter, and 115. Since 1933 the bock and petrusse casemates have been open to the public.
However, since 1919, sovereignty has resided with the nation. Treaty establishing a constitution for europe wikipedia. Prum, andre university of luxembourg faculty of law, economics and finance fdef law research unit gerkrath, jorg university of luxembourg faculty of law, economics and finance fdef law research unit publication date. Three patterns must be born in mind to understand the. Download pdf this is the constitution of luxembourg, adopted on 17 oct 1868 as amended 5 nov 1998. Constitution of the republic of moldova 1994, amended 2017 english version monaco. Finlands constitution of 1999 with amendments through 2011 subsequently amended. The edition does not yet include the 1999 amendments. Whilst the constitution of 1868 marked a radical change in luxembourgs constitutional settlement, it was technically an amendment of the original constitution. It has developed over the last 200 years in response to. The constitution shall guarantee the inviolability of human dignity and the freedom and rights of the individual and promote justice in society. The modern constitution was adopted on 17 october 1868. Intenational securities exchange holdings, inc, a compny.
The constitution of luxembourg is the supreme law of the grand duchy of luxembourg. Constitutional documents available for the republic of. Luxembourgs constitution of 1868 with amendments through 2009. It is a key element in the process of setting up a business. Its style and wording are typical of a 19th century document, and thus there is a difference between the written document and the living constitution. This is yet to be changed by a major constitutional overhaul that is expected to come to an end in 2018. Constitution gd luxembourg revisee 18681017 excerpt title and article 1. The fortress ramparts and the historically impressive old town enjoy international reputation. The publication documents the composition of parliament since 1945, the various steps leading up to the formation of a new government, the constitution. Attention, cette version nest pas celle applicable actuellement. The articles of association are the constitutional documents and the companys fundamental charter which set out its operating rules. The original icledition has been amended up to and including the amendments of 12 july 1996 and 12 jan 1998. Canadas constitution of 1867 with amendments through 2011. After the dismantling of the fortress in 1867, 17 kilometres of the casemates were spared, left in good condition.
Article 18 as amended by the constitutional law of october 17, 1927 and the constitutional law of september 21, 1990 the chamber of deputies and the council of ministers have the right to propose laws. Aimed at reversing the liberal successes embodied in. The nature and extent of the rights and obligations of associate members are defined in the relevant provision of this constitution and the rules and regulations of the organization. Le nombre relativement eleve darticles consacres aux droits et libertes.
Constitution of the grandduchy of luxembourg 1868, amended 2009 english version constitution of the grandduchy of luxembourg 2016 french version malta. The constitution shall guarantee the inviolability. At the time of the belgian revolution of 18301839, and by the 1839 treaty establishing full independence, luxembourgs territory was reduced by more than half, as the predominantly francophone western part of the country was transferred to belgium. Under the constitution of 1868, executive power is exercised by the grand duke and the cabinet, which consists of several other ministers.
The constitution of finland 11 june 1999 7311999, amendments up to 8172018 included chapter 1 fundamental provisions section 1 the constitution finland is a sovereign republic. The constitution of luxembourg 1868 is characterised in the report as rather a historic and political document than a truly normative one. Finland participates in international cooperation for the protection of peace and human rights and for the development of society. The square to be in the heart of luxembourg city while enjoying good food for all tastes as well as live music, especially during spring and summer. Constitution of the republic of malta 1964, amended 2019 english version moldova.
The official travel guide of luxembourg visit luxembourg. In a departure from the second paragraph, the law can, in accordance with belgiums international and supranational obligations, establish a right to vote for citizens of the. This complete constitution has been generated from excerpts of texts from the repository of the. Country report on luxembourg jorg gerkrath abstract luxembourg is a wellintegrated member state whose eu membership relies however on poorly developed constitutional foundations. The luxembourg coup of 1856, also called the putsch of 1856, was a reactionary revision of luxembourgs constitution on 27 november 1856. Constitution before maitre paul bettingen, notary residing in. The constitution of finland is established in this constitutional act. The basic law of the federal republic of germany frg is signed in bonn on 23 may 1949. Treaty establishing a constitution for europe at wikisource the treaty was signed on 29 october 2004 by representatives of the then 25 member states of the european union.
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