National Council Conseil national | |
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Type | |
Type | |
Leadership | |
President | |
Vice President | |
Structure | |
Seats | 24 |
Political groups | Majority (24):
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Elections | |
Block voting with Panachage (16) Party-list proportional representation (8) | |
Last election | 5 February 2023 |
Meeting place | |
Monaco City | |
Website | |
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The National Council (French: Conseil national; Monégasque: Cunsiyu naçiunale) is the unicameral parliament (legislative body) of the Principality of Monaco. Formed in 1911 after the Monégasque Revolution, the National Council initially had 12 members, increased to 18 in 1962 and 24 members since 2002, who are elected from lists by universal suffrage. The National Council is chaired by a president, who was initially appointed by the sovereign prince but has been elected by the National Council members since the year 1962. The current president of the National Council is Thomas Brezzo.