The European Commission has expressed regret that Slovakia’s newly approved constitutional amendment does not address its concerns. The changes, adopted by parliament on Friday, define two genders – male and female – and regulate issues such as adoption and education. They also enshrine equal pay for men and women.
Katarína Touquet Jaremová, one of the EU Commission representatives in Slovakia, said Brussels has taken note of the amendment and emphasized that while family law remains the responsibility of member states, its implementation must not undermine the EU’s fundamental principle of non-discrimination.
The Commission pointed out that the Venice Commission recently issued similar warnings, and stressed that the EU stands for equality and diversity. Critics in Slovakia, including political scientist Olga Kusá, argue the amendment could roll back human rights and fuel conflicts with the EU. The final step now lies with Slovakia’s President.
The vote also split parties across the spectrum: while nearly all coalition MPs backed the amendment, some opposition deputies also supported it, sparking tensions within their ranks, particularly in the Slovensko party.
Source: STVR, TASR
