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Slovakia Votes to Restrict Gender Rights, Sparks Protests

9/26/2025

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Slovakia's parliament approved a September 26, 2025 constitutional amendment defining genders strictly as male and female and restricting rights for same-sex couples.
Backed by conservative opposition and Prime Minister Robert Fico, the amendment could affect EU law and jeopardize Slovakia's EU funding.
Critics, including Amnesty International, say it undermines LGBTI+ rights and conflicts with international obligations amid protests.

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Slovakia's parliament approved a September 26, 2025 constitutional amendment defining genders strictly as male and female and restricting rights for same-sex couples.
Backed by conservative opposition and Prime Minister Robert Fico, the amendment could affect EU law and jeopardize Slovakia's EU funding.
Critics, including Amnesty International, say it undermines LGBTI+ rights and conflicts with international obligations amid protests.