Episode 2 of 2
Proclamation of the New Constitution
- When
- 3 November 1848
- Where
- Royal Palace of Amsterdam
The revised constitution, establishing parliamentary democracy, was approved by the States General and proclaimed in November 1848.
The draft was approved in slightly amended form and proclaimed on 3 November 1848. It introduced direct elections, ministerial responsibility, and civil rights, limiting the King's power. This revision is often described as the original of the version still in force today.
Sources
- Johan Rudolph Thorbecke Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04
- Constitution of the Netherlands Wikipedia, revision of 2026-01-29
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