Vatikanstadt - Regierung - Profil - 2004

Hauptstadt

Vatican City

Unabhängigkeit

11 Februar 1929 (from Italy)
note: on 11 Februar 1929, three treaties were signed with Italy which, among other things, acknowledged the full sovereignty of the Vatican and established its territorial extent; however, the origin of the Papal States, which over the years have varied considerably in extent, may be traced back to the 8th century

Nationalfeiertag

Coronation Day of Pope JOHN PAUL II, 22 Oktober (1978)

Konstitution

new Fundamental Law promulgated by Pope John Paul II on 26 November 2000, effective 22 Februar 2001 (replaces the first Fundamental Law of 1929)

Wahlrecht

limited to cardinals less than 80 years old

Exekutive

Staatsoberhaupt: Pope JOHN PAUL II (seit dem 16 October 1978)
Regierungschef: Secretary of State Cardinal Angelo SODANO (seit dem 2 December 1990)
cabinet: Pontifical Commission appointed by the pope
elections: pope elected for life by the College of Cardinals; election last held 16 October 1978 (next to be held after the death of the current pope); secretary of state appointed by the pope
election results: Karol WOJTYLA elected pope