Competences of the National Council

According to the Constitution the National Council may:

- propose to the National Assembly the passing of laws;
- convey to the National Assembly its opinion on all matters within the competence of the National Assembly;
- require the National Assembly to decide again on a given law prior to its promulgation;
- require the calling of a referendum as referred to in the second paragraph of Article 90;
- require inquiries on matters of public importance as referred to in Article 93.
Where required by the National Assembly, the National Council must express its opinion on an individual matter.

Legislative initiative
Opinions
Suspensive veto
Legislative referendum
Parliamentary enquiry
Constitutional complaint
Proposal for the adoption of a binding interpretation of a statute