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Constitution Belgium, in 36 editions.
The entry for Belgium published Constitution in 36 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 18 editions. Each is shown as published. Constitution in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 18
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Constitution” (1990 to 2025).
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2016 edition
Changed since 2015The same text in 1990 and 1991.
7 February 1831, last revised 8-9 August 1980; the government is in the process of revising the Constitution, with the aim of federalizing the Belgian state
7 February 1831, last revised 8-9 August 1980; the government is in the process of revising the Constitution, with the aim of federalizing the Belgian state
The same text in 1992 and 1993.
7 February 1831, last revised 8-9 August 1980; the government is in the process of revising the Constitution with the aim of federalizing the Belgian state
7 February 1831, last revised 8-9 August 1980; the government is in the
process of revising the Constitution, Constitution with the aim of federalizing the
Belgian state
7 February 1831, last revised 14 July 1993; parliament approved a constitutional package creating a federal state
7 February 1831, last revised 8-9 August 1980; the government is in the 14 July 1993; parliament approved a
process of revising the Constitution with the aim of federalizing theBelgian constitutional package creating a federal state
7 February 1831, last revised 14 July 1993; parliament approved a constitutional package creating a federal state
7 February 1831, last revised 14 July 1993; parliament
approved a
7 February 1831, last revised 14 July 1993; parliament approved a constitutional package creating a federal state
7 February 1831, last revised 14 July 1993; parliament
parliament approved a constitutional package creating a federal state
The same text in 1997 and 1998.
7 February 1831, last revised 14 July 1993; parliament approved a constitutional package creating a federal state
7 February 1831, last revised 14 July 1993;
approved a constitutional package creating a federal state
7 February 1831, last revised 14 July 1993; parliament approved a constitutional package creating a federal state
7 February 1831, last revised 14 July 1993; parliament
parliament approved a constitutional package creating a federal state
The same text in 5 editions, 2000 to 2004.
7 February 1831, last revised 14 July 1993; parliament approved a constitutional package creating a federal state
7 February 1831, last revised 14 July 1993;
The same text in 6 editions, 2005 to 2010.
- 7 February 1831;
- amended many times;
- revised 14 July 1993 to create a federal state
7 February 1831, last 1831; amended many times; revised 14 July 1993; parliament approved a constitutional package creating 1993 to create a federal state
- drafted 25 November 1830;
- approved by Congress 7 February 1831;
- entered into force 26 July 1831;
- amended many times;
- revised 14 July 1993 to create a federal state;
- in 1967 an official Dutch version of the constitution was adopted;
- in 1991 an official German version of the constitution was adopted;
- in 1993 an official consolidated version of the constitution was adopted
Rewritten: too little of the 2010 text remains to mark the changes.
drafted 25 November 1830; approved by Congress 7 February 1831; entered into force 26 July 1831; amended many times; revised 14 July 1993 to create a federal state; in 1967 an official Dutch version of the constitution was adopted; in 1991 an official German version of the constitution was adopted; in 1993 an official consolidated version of the constitution was adopted
- drafted 25 November 1830;
- approved by a Belgium National Congress 7 February 1831;
- entered into force 26 July 1831;
- amended many times;
- revised 14 July 1993 to create a federal state;
- in 1967 an official Dutch version of the constitution was adopted;
- in 1991 an official German version of the constitution was adopted;
- in 1993 an official consolidated version of the constitution was adopted
drafted 25 November 1830; approved by a Belgium National Congress 7 February 1831; entered into force 26 July 1831; amended many times; revised 14 July 1993 to create a federal state; in 1967 an official Dutch version of the constitution was adopted; in 1991 an official German version of the constitution was adopted; in 1993 an official consolidated version of the constitution was adopted
The same text in 3 editions, 2013 to 2015.
drafted 25 November 1830, approved 7 February 1831, entered into force 26 July 1831, revised 14 July 1993 (creating a federal state); amended many times, last in 2012 (2012)
Rewritten: too little of the 2012 text remains to mark the changes.
drafted 25 November 1830, approved 7 February 1831, entered into force 26 July 1831, revised 14 July 1993 (creating a federal state); amended many times, last in 2012 (2012)
drafted 25 November 1830, approved 7 February 1831, entered into force 26 July 1831, revised 14 July 1993 (creating a federal state); amended many times, last in 2014 (2016)
drafted 25 November 1830, approved 7 February 1831, entered into force 26 July 1831, revised 14 July 1993 (creating a federal state); amended many times, last in 2012 (2012) 2014 (2016)
- history:
- drafted 25 November 1830, approved 7 February 1831, entered into force 26 July 1831, revised 14 July 1993 (creating a federal state)
- amendments:
- "revisions" proposed as declarations by the federal government in accord with the king or by Parliament followed by dissolution of Parliament and new elections;
- adoption requires two-thirds majority vote of a two-thirds quorum in both houses of the next elected Parliament;
- amended many times, last in 2014 (2016)
history: drafted 25 November 1830, approved 7 February 1831, entered into force 26 July 1831, revised 14 July 1993 (creating a federal state); state)
amendments: "revisions" proposed as declarations by the federal government in accord with the king or by Parliament followed by dissolution of Parliament and new elections; adoption requires two-thirds majority vote of a two-thirds quorum in both houses of the next elected Parliament; amended many times, last in 2014 (2016)
- history:
- drafted 25 November 1830, approved 7 February 1831, entered into force 26 July 1831, revised 14 July 1993 (creating a federal state) (2016)
- amendments:
- "revisions" proposed as declarations by the federal government in accord with the king or by Parliament followed by dissolution of Parliament and new elections;
- adoption requires two-thirds majority vote of a two-thirds quorum in both houses of the next elected Parliament;
- amended many times, last in 2014 (2016)
history: drafted 25 November 1830, approved 7 February 1831, entered into force 26 July 1831, revised 14 July 1993 (creating a federal state) (2016)
amendments: "revisions" proposed as declarations by the federal government in accord with the king or by Parliament followed by dissolution of Parliament and new elections; adoption requires two-thirds majority vote of a two-thirds quorum in both houses of the next elected Parliament; amended many times, last in 2014 (2016)
- history:
- drafted 25 November 1830, approved 7 February 1831, entered into force 26 July 1831, revised 14 July 1993 (creating a federal state)
- amendments:
- "revisions" proposed as declarations by the federal government in accord with the king or by Parliament followed by dissolution of Parliament and new elections;
- adoption requires two-thirds majority vote of a two-thirds quorum in both houses of the next elected Parliament;
- amended many times, last in 2014 (2016)
history: drafted 25 November 1830, approved 7 February 1831, entered into force 26 July 1831, revised 14 July 1993 (creating a federal state) (2016)
amendments: "revisions" proposed as declarations by the federal government in accord with the king or by Parliament followed by dissolution of Parliament and new elections; adoption requires two-thirds majority vote of a two-thirds quorum in both houses of the next elected Parliament; amended many times, last in 2014 (2016)
- history:
- drafted 25 November 1830, approved 7 February 1831, entered into force 26 July 1831, revised 14 July 1993 (creating a federal state)
- amendments:
- "revisions" proposed as declarations by the federal government in accord with the king or by Parliament followed by dissolution of Parliament and new elections;
- adoption requires two-thirds majority vote of a two-thirds quorum in both houses of the next elected Parliament;
- amended many times, last in 2014
history: drafted 25 November 1830, approved 7 February 1831, entered into force 26 July 1831, revised 14 July 1993 (creating a federal state)
amendments: "revisions" proposed as declarations by the federal government in accord with the king or by Parliament followed by dissolution of Parliament and new elections; adoption requires two-thirds majority vote of a two-thirds quorum in both houses of the next elected Parliament; amended many times, last in 2014 (2016)
The same text in 4 editions, 2021 to 2024.
- history:
- drafted 25 November 1830, approved 7 February 1831, entered into force 26 July 1831, revised 14 July 1993 (creating a federal state)
- amendments:
- "revisions" proposed as declarations by the federal government in accord with the king or by Parliament followed by dissolution of Parliament and new elections;
- adoption requires two-thirds majority vote of a two-thirds quorum in both houses of the next elected Parliament;
- amended many times, last in 2019
history: drafted 25 November 1830, approved 7 February 1831, entered into force 26 July 1831, revised 14 July 1993 (creating a federal state)
amendments: "revisions" proposed as declarations by the federal government in accord with the king or by Parliament followed by dissolution of Parliament and new elections; adoption requires two-thirds majority vote of a two-thirds quorum in both houses of the next elected Parliament; amended many times, last in 2014 2019
- history:
- drafted 25 November 1830, approved 7 February 1831, entered into force 26 July 1831, revised 14 July 1993 (creating a federal state)
- amendment process:
- "revisions" proposed as declarations by the federal government in accord with the king or by Parliament followed by dissolution of Parliament and new elections;
- adoption requires two-thirds majority vote of a two-thirds quorum in both houses of the next elected Parliament
history: drafted 25 November 1830, approved 7 February 1831, entered into force 26 July 1831, revised 14 July 1993 (creating a federal state)amendments: amendment process: "revisions" proposed as declarations by the federal government in accord with the king or by Parliament followed by dissolution of Parliament and new elections; adoption requires two-thirds majority vote of a two-thirds quorum in both houses of the next elected Parliament; amended many times, last in 2019 Parliament
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Belgium: Constitution.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/belgium/constitution.