Artikel 50: Representative body

Artikel 50

The States General shall represent the entire people of the Netherlands.

In andere talen:

English

The States General shall represent the entire people of the Netherlands.

Français

Les États généraux représentent tout le peuple néerlandais.

Deutsch

Die Generalstaaten vertreten das gesamte niederländische Volk.

Español

Los Estados Generales representan a todo el pueblo holandés.

Explanation

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

The States General represent the entire Dutch people. This provision reflects the representative and national character of the States General.

Until 1795, during the Republic, the States General consisted of representatives from the seven provinces, who primarily served the regional interests. Since 1814, States General has been the name of the representative assembly.

The most important tasks of the States General lie in the area of ​​government oversight, regulated in Articles 65 through 72, and in the area of ​​legislation, regulated in Articles 81 through 89.