Slovakia passes law to recognise only two sexes and restrict adoption
Summary
Slovakia changed its constitution to legally recognize only two sexes, male and female, and to limit adoption to married heterosexual couples. The amendment passed with unexpected support from opposition members, and critics say it makes life harder for LGBT people. Prime Minister Robert Fico's government argues the change protects "traditional values."Key Facts
- Slovakia passed a constitutional amendment recognizing only two sexes: male and female.
- The law restricts adoption to married heterosexual couples and bans surrogate pregnancies.
- The amendment required at least 90 votes and received unexpected support from some opposition members.
- Prime Minister Robert Fico called the change a defense against progressivism.
- Critics, like Amnesty International, say the law harms LGBT people and aligns with policies in Hungary and Russia.
- Fico’s government is a coalition of populist, leftist, and nationalist parties.
- The change challenges EU laws, potentially leading to legal disputes and sanctions.
- The Slovak President said he would sign the amendment into law.
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