Slovakia’s prime minister has proposed amendments to the country’s constitution limiting LGBT rights and ‘restoring common sense.’
The proposals put forward on Tuesday would give the constitution primacy over EU law on cultural and ethical issues, which Robert Fico said was motivated by “traditions and the cultural and spiritual legacy of our ancestors."
"The Slovak Republic recognizes only two sexes -- male and female," the proposal reads. "Sex can only be changed for serious reasons. Details will be set out in a law."
Fico said his move was inspired by Donald Trump last week saying his administration would only recognize two biological genders.
The proposal also seeks to restrict schooling to subject matter in line with the constitution and rules out adoption by gay couples.
"We have to restore common sense," Fico said.
Slovakia’s culture minister recently said she would restrict funding for pro-LGBT groups.
An LGBT rights advocate was quoted by U.S. weekly Barron’s as saying Fico’s proposal "excludes Slovakia from the EU" and is an attempt to distract attention from the prime minister’s political woes.
Slovakia has been gripped by protests in recent weeks following a visit by Fico to Moscow.
The Slovak prime minister has been at regular loggerheads with the EU over his populist rhetoric and opposition to assisting Ukraine in its war with Russia.
"The Slovak Republic recognizes only two sexes -- male and female," the proposal reads. "Sex can only be changed for serious reasons. Details will be set out in a law."
Fico said his move was inspired by Donald Trump last week saying his administration would only recognize two biological genders.
The proposal also seeks to restrict schooling to subject matter in line with the constitution and rules out adoption by gay couples.
"We have to restore common sense," Fico said.
Slovakia’s culture minister recently said she would restrict funding for pro-LGBT groups.
An LGBT rights advocate was quoted by U.S. weekly Barron’s as saying Fico’s proposal "excludes Slovakia from the EU" and is an attempt to distract attention from the prime minister’s political woes.
Slovakia has been gripped by protests in recent weeks following a visit by Fico to Moscow.
The Slovak prime minister has been at regular loggerheads with the EU over his populist rhetoric and opposition to assisting Ukraine in its war with Russia.
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