facts on ratification

Constitutional practicability of referendum on EU Constitution

Yes. Binding referendum provided for on a subject of very important national interest.

 

Regulation about a special transference of power to EU

none

 

Approval of transfer of sovereignty without effect of constitutional amendment

Majority from the members of parliament, Art 28 III ConstGreece.

 

Approval of transfer of sovereignty with effect of constitutional amendment

Majority of 3/5 from the members of parliament, Art. 28 II ConstGreece.

 

Approval of constitutional amendment

Majority of 3/5 from members of parliament twice in between at least one month on proposal of at least 50 members of parliament. Additionally amendment has to be approved by the next parliament with majority of its members. Majorities can also be vice versa. Constitutional amendment of fundamental principles of the constitution excluded, so called "clause of eternity", Art. 110 ConstGreece.

 

Other constitutional regulations about referendums

Referendum can be called on subjects of very important national interest on proposal of the council of ministers approved by the majority from the members of parliament. Referendum on laws can be called on proposal of 2/5 and their approval with a majority of 3/5 from the members of parliament. In one legislative period of the parliament at most two referendums can be held, Art. 44 II ConstGreece.

Marian Zdeb