Sunday 24 September 2023 from 10:00 to 18:00 - Conseil National
European Heritage Days: National Council of the Principality of Monaco
Presentation of the Assembly and meeting with elected representatives, alternating with events:
- 10 a.m.: Monegasque Anthem on the forecourt, Monegasque songs in the hemicycle by the U Cantin d'A Roca choir.
- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Exhibitions: "Le Prince Constituant" (Rainier III Centenary Celebrations) and Bonsais.
- 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Barbajuan-making workshop (with tasting).
- 11:15 am: Monegasque dances with the folk group La Palladienne.
- 3.15pm: "Audition for the little singers of Monaco".
The National Council is the legislative assembly of the Principality of Monaco. Its 24 members are elected every five years by universal suffrage. It has exclusive competence for deliberating and voting on laws, as well as the State Budget, since the latter is voted in the legislative form. Under article 4 of the Constitution, legislative power is exercised by the Sovereign Prince and the National Council. The Assembly decides on government bills and parliamentary bills. The 2002 revision of the Constitution conferred new powers on the National Council, including the right of amendment (with the exception of the budget). In addition, the most important treaties can now only be ratified after the Assembly has passed an authorization law.
The current National Council building, designed by Monegasque architect Jean-Michel Hugues, was inaugurated in 2012.
