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Article 92: Powers of international organizations

Article 92

Legislative, executive and judicial powers may be conferred on international institutions by or pursuant to a treaty, subject, where necessary, to the provisions of Article 91 paragraph 3.

Explanation

Please note: Only the Dutch-language version of the Constitution has legal effect. 

International organizations may be granted the power to legislate, administer, and adjudicate. However, this must be based on a treaty. For instance, under the EU Treaty, European regulations are possible and the Court of Justice of the European Union is entrusted with the right to administer justice.

If such a treaty conflicts with the Constitution or requires a departure from it, approval requires at least two-thirds of the votes cast in each Chamber (Article 91, paragraph 3).