Political Dissent with Consequences

In the lead-up to the elections for the Constituent Assembly, the question arises whether the assembly can be elected in accordance with the provisions of the 1841 monarchical constitution it is set to replace. In a pamphlet, government-aligned politicians defend the procedures of the monarch and his government. This reflects their fear of a violent overthrow of the political order. The dissent signals the impending debates over continuity versus rupture, which will shape the political discourse in the coming months and even years.