10 Questions
What was the outcome of the commission's report submitted in April 2003?
It proposed a text of the charter
What did the draft charter presented as a constitutional bill include?
A change to the preamble of the Constitution
Who ratified the charter on 28 February 2005?
Parliament at Versailles
What right does Article 1 of the Charter guarantee?
Right to a balanced environment respecting health
What is the duty outlined in Article 2 of the Charter?
Duty to enhance the environment
What major principles does the Charter for the Environment introduce into the Constitution of France?
The principle of prevention, the precautionary principle, and the polluter pays principle
Who initiated the Charter for the Environment project in France?
Jacques Chirac
When was the Charter for the Environment approved in France?
2005
What is the status of the Charter for the Environment in French law?
It has the same force as the Constitution
Who chaired the special commission that drafted the text of the Charter for the Environment?
Yves Coppens
Test your knowledge about the Charter for the Environment, a constitutional law of France that recognizes fundamental rights and duties related to environmental protection. Learn about the major principles introduced into the Constitution of France by this law.
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