Netherlands

• Constitution (2008)
• Constitution 1972 Extracts (1972)


• House of Representatives
• Senate
• Government
• Council of State

Constitutional Background

History and News

• 12 Sep 2012: Elections for the dissolved Parliament.
• 25 April 2012: Prime Minister Mark Rutte dissolves the Parliament at the request of the Queen Beatrix.
• 23 April 2012: Prime Minister Mark Rutte submits the resignation of his cabinet to the Queen Beatrix.
• 14 Oct 2010: Mark Rutte is elected as the new Prime Minister.
• 27 June 2008: Amendment of the Constitution
• 16 March 2006: Amendment of the Constitution
• 1 June 2005: The people reject the referendum, which concerns the Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe.
• 20 Jan 2005: Amendment of the Constitution
• 7 Feb 2002: Amendment of the Constitution
• 22 June 2000: Amendment of the Constitution
• 6 Oct 1999: Amendment of the Constitution
• 25 Feb 1999: Amendment of the Constitution
• 10 July 1995: Amendment of the Constitution
• 3 June 1987: Amendment of the Constitution
• 17 Feb 1983: Thorough Revision of the Constitution.
• 30 April 1980: Accession of Queen Beatrix to the throne.
• 6 Sep 1948: Accession of Queen Juliana to the throne.
• 6 Sep 1898: Accession of Queen Wilhelmina to the throne, soon after her 18th birthday on 31 Aug.
• 1815: Adoption of the Constitution.
• 1814: Proclamation of Prince Frederic Wiliam as king. Foundation of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
• 1813: Defeat of Napoleon; return of Prince Frederic Wiliam.
• 1795: Occupation by France.
• 1648: The Repulic is recognised in international law in the Treaty of Muenster/Westphalia, thereby formalizing the independence from Spain.
• 1581: Removal of Philip II from his feudal rights by the "Act of Abjuration" of the Estates-General.
• 1579: Independence from Spain.
• 1568: Open revolt against King Philip in some areas of the netherlands.