Constitutional council

Constitutional Council in Paris: when and how to visit the Palais-Royal?

In the Montpensier Wing of the Palais-Royal, the Constitutional Council operates off the beaten path of the usual tours. Its rooms are rarely open to the public, but a few opportunities still let you step inside. Here is when and how to discover this Parisian institution.

Law Night 2026: date of free activities to explore the inner workings of institutions

La Nuit du Droit returns on October 5, 2026. To celebrate the anniversary of the Fifth Republic, discover the institutions and legal professions, meet parliamentarians, and enjoy a host of free activities.

Heritage Days 2026: an exceptional chance to visit the Constitutional Council at the Palais-Royal

On 19 and 20 September 2026, the European Heritage Days offer an exceptional chance to discover the Constitutional Council, housed in the Palais-Royal in Paris. A rare opportunity to step inside this Republic institution, explore its historic salons, and gain a deeper understanding of its role at the heart of French democracy.

Vaccine pass: the Constitutional Council passes the bill, coming into effect this January 24th

The vaccine pass will come into effect this Monday January 24, 2022: the Constitutional Council passed most of the bill this Friday January 21. For the record, the institution was referred to by deputies and senators following the approval of the bill by the Parliament last Sunday.

Covid: when will the health pass end? What we know so far

It is official, the law about extending the health pass is to be instated from August 9, 2021. But how long will the health pass be mandatory? Int he decision handed this August 5 by the Constitutional Councill, the new law is to put an end to the pass on November 15, 2021.

Covid: The Constitutional Council refuses compulsory isolation for sick people

In their ongoing bill, the government wished to impose a 10-day self-isolation period to anyone tested positive to Covid-19. An article censored by the Constitutional Council thinking this proposition is not "necessary, adapted" and "proportionate".

Health pass: what the government still has to specify

As the government is to present a draft bill about the extension of the health pass this Monday July 19, 2021, some gray areas need to be specified, such as when the health pass is to be instated in bars and restaurants. Keep reading to find out more!

Health emergency: Jean Castex to address this Wednesday following the Ministerial Council

This past January, the National Assembly agreed to extended health emergency to June 1, 2021. This Wednesday April 28, following the Ministerial Council, Jean Castex expects to address in order to speak about prospects to exit this health emergency.