Art. 3

1. Each member of the Federal Assembly shall swear the oath or make the solemn promise before assuming office.
2. The persons elected by the United Federal Assembly shall swear their oath or make their solemn promise before the United Federal Assembly following their election, unless the law provides otherwise.
3. Any person who refuses to swear the oath or make the solemn promise is prohibited from assuming office.
4. The oath is as follows:

«I swear by Almighty God to uphold the Constitution and the law and to fulfil the duties of my office to the best of my abilities.» 5. The solemn promise is as follows:

«I solemnly promise to uphold the Constitution and the law and to fulfil the duties of my office to the best of my abilities.»