Article 187 [No Suspension of Constitution]
The Constitution may not be wholly or partially suspended.
Article 188 [Old Law]
From the day on which the Constitution becomes enforceable,
all laws, decrees, rulings, rules, and other acts are annulled.
Article 189 [Binding Texts]
Constitutional texts are established in French, in Dutch, and in
German.
Article 190 [Mandatory Publication of Laws]
No law, decree, or general administrative ruling, whether
provincial or communal, may take effect until having been
published in the manner described by law.
Article 191 [Protection of Foreigners]
All foreigners on Belgian soil benefit from that protection
provided to persons and property
, save for those exceptions
provided for by law.
Article 192 [Legal Oaths]
No oath may be imposed other than by sole virtue of a law.
The latter determines wording.
Article 193 [Colors, Coat of Arms]
The Belgian Nation adopts red, yellow, and black colors, while
the Coat of Arms depicts the Lion of Belgium with the
Motto: Union Makes Strength.
Article 194 [Capital]
The city of Brussels is the capital of Belgium and the
headquarters of the federal Government.