Overview
- Brussels initiated proceedings after Slovakia adopted a clause asserting national authority over EU law in certain “cultural and ethical” areas.
- The European Commission alleges violations of core EU principles: primacy, autonomy, effectiveness and uniform application of EU law.
- September’s amendments restrict adoption to married couples, effectively excluding same-sex partners because same-sex marriage is not permitted in Slovakia.
- The revised constitution recognizes only two genders, narrowing legal recognition for transgender people.
- The Commission has sent a formal letter detailing its concerns, and Slovak officials must reply within two months; the changes were advanced by Prime Minister Robert Fico’s government.