Constitution

Luxembourg 1868 Constitution (reviewed 2009)

Table of Contents

Chapter V. Of the Government of the Grand Duchy

Article 76

The Grand Duke regulates the organization of his Government, which is comprised of three members at least.

In the exercise of the power attributed to him by Articles 36 and 37, paragraph 4 of the Constitution, the Grand Duke can, in the cases that he determines, entrust [charger] the members of his Government to adopt measures of execution.

Article 77

The Grand Duke appoints and dismisses the members of the Government.

Article 78

Members of the Government are responsible.

Article 79

There is no intermediate authority between the members of the Government and the Grand Duke.

Article 80

Members of the Government have access to the Chamber and must be heard when they demand it.

The Chamber may demand their presence.

Article 81

In no case may an oral or written order of the Grand Duke relieve a member of the Government of his responsibility.

Article 82

The Chamber has the right to accuse members of the Government. – A law shall determine the cases of responsibility, the penalties to be inflicted and the mode of procedure, either on the accusation admitted by the Chamber or the action brought by the injured parties.

Article 83

The Grand Duke may only pardon a condemned member of the Government at the request [demande] of the Chamber.