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Slovakia Enshrines Two-Gender Definition in Constitution, Tightens Family Laws

Critics warn the move risks conflict with EU treaty commitments.

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Der nationalistische slowakische Regierungschef Robert Fico hat eine Verfassungsänderung zur Beschränkung der Rechte von sexuellen Minderheiten sowie zur Nachrangigkeit von EU-Recht hinter nationalem Recht durch das Parlament gebracht.
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Overview

  • Parliament approved the amendment with 90 of 99 deputies present voting in favor and seven against after an opposition boycott and unexpected cross‑bench support.
  • The constitution will state the republic recognizes only two biologically defined genders, limiting legal recognition for transgender and non-binary people.
  • Adoption will be restricted to married couples and surrogacy will be explicitly banned, effectively excluding same-sex couples in a country without marriage equality.
  • The text asserts national sovereignty over EU law in so‑called cultural and ethical matters, including education, family life, and language.
  • The changes are set to take effect on November 1, and the Venice Commission has cautioned they could put Slovakia at odds with its EU fundamental‑rights obligations.