Slovak Parliament Rejects Opposition Proposal to Ban Corporal Punishment of Children

Slovakia's parliament rejected proposals by the opposition Progressive Slovakia party to ban corporal punishment and strengthen protections for children against domestic violence. The legislative debate revealed deep divisions among lawmakers on child protection measures. Progressive Slovakia, a liberal opposition party, had sought to introduce stricter safeguards for minors facing violence in the home, but the measures failed to gain sufficient support in the National Council, Slovakia's parliament.