Such authorization is not withheld for political or other arbitrary reasons. Associations must be registered and authorized by the Government. Freedom of Religion Roman Catholicism is the state religion. Free practice of all other religions is guaranteed in law and respected in fact. Freedom of Movement Within the Country, Foreign Travel, Emigration, and Repatriation Residents of Monaco move freely within the country and across its open borders with France.
Monegasque nationals enjoy the rights of emigration and repatriation.
They can be deprived of their nationality only for specified acts, including naturalization in a foreign state. Only the Prince can grant or restore Monegasque nationality. On such questions, he is obliged by the Constitution to consult the Crown Council. The fundamental difference between the Monegasque Constitution of 1911 and the 1962 Constitution which replaced it is that the latter cannot be suspended, nor can it be revised except by common agreement between the Prince and the National Council. The Prince plays an active role in government, exercising his authority in conformity with the provisions of the Constitution and Monegasque law.