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Artikel 139: Publication; entry into force

Artikel 139

Amendments to the Constitution passed by the States General and ratified by the King shall enter into force immediately after they have been published.

In andere talen:

English

Amendments to the Constitution passed by the States General and ratified by the King shall enter into force immediately after they have been published.

Français

Les modifications de la Constitution adoptées par les États généraux et sanctionnées par le Roi entrent en vigueur immédiatement après leur publication.

Deutsch

Die von den Generalstaaten angenommenen und vom König bestätigten Verfassungsänderungen treten sofort nach ihrer Verkündung in Kraft.

Español

Las modificaciones en la Constitución, aprobadas por los Estados Generales y sancionadas por el Rey, entrarán en vigor inmediatamente después de su publicación.

Explanation

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

Constitutional amendments take effect immediately after publication.