Text of the Constitution (in English)
1. Provisions concerning the European Union
No specific provisions
2. Provisions concerning International Treaties
Art. 8 The fundamental values of the constitutional order of the Republic of Macedonia are:
(...) - respect for the generally accepted norms of international law.
Art. 29 Foreign subjects enjoy freedoms and rights guaranteed by the Constitution in the Republic of Macedonia, under conditions regulated by law and international agreements.
The Republic guarantees the right of asylum to foreign subjects and stateless persons expelled because of democratic political convictions and activities.
Extradition of a foreign subject can be carried out only on the basis of a ratified international agreement and on the principle of reciprocity. A foreign subject cannot be extradited for political criminal offences. Acts of terrorism are not regarded as political criminal offences.
Art. 68 The Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia
- ratifies international agreements;
Art. 118 The international agreements ratified in accordance with the Constitution are part of the internal legal order and cannot be changed by law.
Art. 119 International agreements are concluded in the name of the Republic of Macedonia by the President of the Republic of Macedonia. International agreements may also be concluded by the Government of the Republic of Macedonia, when it is so determined by law.
Art. 120 A proposal for association in a union or community with other states or for dissociation from a union or community with other states may be submitted by the President of the Republic, the Government or by at least 40 Representatives.
The proposal for association in or dissociation from a union or community with other states is accepted by the Assembly by a two-thirds majority vote of the total number of Representatives.
The decision of association in or dissociation from a union or community is adopted if it is upheld in a referendum by the majority of the total number of voters in the Republic.
Art. 121 A decision of association or dissociation concerning membership in international organizations is adopted by the Assembly by a majority vote of the total number of Representatives of the Assembly and proposed by the President of the Republic, the Government or at least 40 Representatives of the Assembly.
3. Provisions concerning constitutional reform
Art. 129 The Constitution of the Republic of Macedonia can be changed or supplemented by constitutional amendments.
Art. 130 A proposal to initiate a change in the Constitution in the Republic of Macedonia may be made by the President of the Republic, by the Government, by at least 30 Representatives, or by 150,000 citizens.
Art. 131 The decision to initiate a change in the Constitution is made by the Assembly by a two-thirds majority vote of the total number of Representatives.
The draft amendment to the Constitution is confirmed by the Assembly by a majority vote of the total number of Representatives and then submitted to public debate.
The decision to change the Constitution is made by the Assembly by a two-thirds majority vote of the total number of Representatives.
The change in the Constitution is declared by the Assembly.
4. Provisions concerning referendums
Art. 73 The Assembly decides on issuing notice of a referendum concerning specific matters within its sphere of competence by a majority vote of the total number of Representatives.
The decision of the majority of voters in a referendum is adopted on condition that more than half of the total number of voters voted.
The Assembly is obliged to issue notice of a referendum if one is proposed by at least 150,000 voters.
The decision made in a referendum is binding.