Slovakia Parliament Expands Marriage Officiant Options to Include President and Ministers

Slovakia's parliament approved amendments to the family law that significantly expand the list of officials authorized to perform wedding ceremonies. Under the new legislation proposed by the Slovak National Party (SNS), couples will be able to have their weddings officiated by high-ranking officials including the president, government ministers, and members of parliament. The changes broaden the traditional circle of authorized marriage officiants beyond the current system. The Slovak National Party is part of the ruling coalition led by Prime Minister Robert Fico's Smer-SD party, alongside the populist Hlas party. The amendment represents one of several legislative initiatives the nationalist SNS has pushed through parliament as part of the current government's agenda.