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EU Challenges Slovakia's Sovereignty Amendments Amid Protests

11/22/2025

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The European Commission opened a case against Slovakia for breaching EU law after it amended its constitution to prioritize national sovereignty over EU gender and family rules.
Robert Fico, Slovakia's prime minister, defended the amendment, saying it aligns with EU law.
The European Commission stressed that Slovakia must comply with EU legal principles.
Fico accused opposition activists of plotting a coup after protests on November 17.

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The European Commission opened a case against Slovakia for breaching EU law after it amended its constitution to prioritize national sovereignty over EU gender and family rules.
Robert Fico, Slovakia's prime minister, defended the amendment, saying it aligns with EU law.
The European Commission stressed that Slovakia must comply with EU legal principles.
Fico accused opposition activists of plotting a coup after protests on November 17.