September 1 is Constitution Day. For the first time in 32 years, it is no longer observed as a public holiday. The ruling coalition expects this change to save around €130 million. President Peter Pellegrini emphasized that the Slovak Constitution should be reflected in the daily lives of citizens through a just state, equality before the law, respect for individuals, and social security. “The Constitution has provided us not only with a legal framework but also with the assurance that Slovakia has chosen the path of democracy, freedom, and its own sovereignty,” Pellegrini said.
The Christian Democratic Movement (KDH), one of the main opposition parties, declared that the Slovak Constitution is not just “paper in a drawer,” but the fundamental foundation of democracy on which a modern and just Slovakia must be built. The party rejected treating it as a mere symbol, insisting it must be a living practice respected by both citizens and politicians.
Source: TASR, STVR
