Source: Politico
“Slovakia’s parliament amended its constitution Friday to state that all citizens are either male or female, limit adoption to married heterosexual couples and ban surrogacy. Several human rights organizations, including Amnesty International and the Venice Commission, have raised concerns — particularly over an article in the amendment that grants Slovakia’s national law precedence over EU law in ‘cultural and ethical matters.’ … Since Fico returned to power in October 2023, Slovakia has cracked down on independent media and judiciary, along with LGBTQ+ and artists’ rights, following an ‘illiberal’ playbook sketched out by Hungary.” (09/26/25)