In any case, today is a solemn moment for the 150 MPs when they take the oath or pledge. It reads in full:
“I swear (declare) that, in order to be appointed as a member of the States General, I have not given or promised, directly or indirectly, under any name or pretext, any gift or favor. I swear (declare and promise), that in order to do or not to do anything in this office, I have not, directly or indirectly, accepted or will accept any promise. I swear (pledge) allegiance to the King, to the Statute for the Kingdom and to the Constitution. ) that I will faithfully fulfill the duties imposed by my office. “
Then it will sound: “I promise” or “so help me God Almighty”. In the latter case, the intention is for the Member of Parliament to raise the two front fingers of his right hand together, so it is stated in the regulations.
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