Direct Democracy in Belgium
Constitutional practicability of referendum on EU Constitution
No. Binding referendum requires implementation by constitutional amendment. Consultative referendum can anyhow be held if ordered by ad-hoc-law.
Regulation about a special transference of power to EU
none
Approval of transfer of sovereignty without effect of constitutional amendment
Majority of members from both chambers, Art. 167 ยง 2, 53 ConstBelgium.
Approval of transfer of sovereignty with effect of constitutional amendment
Not expressly regulated, but constitutional amendment required.
Approval of constitutional amendment
Majority of at least 2/3 of votes from both chambers by presence of at least 2/3 of their members after disbandment of both chambers and their re-election, Art. 195 ConstBelgium.
Other constitutional regulations about referendums
none



