Fico Questions Constitutional Amendment as Same-Sex Marriage Recognition Requests Continue

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico expressed frustration in parliament over ongoing requests for recognition of same-sex marriages, questioning why the constitution was amended if such requests persist. During the parliamentary Question Hour, Fico asked lawmakers about the purpose of the constitutional change, suggesting it has not resolved the issue as intended. The comments reference Slovakia's 2014 constitutional amendment that explicitly defined marriage as a union between a man and a woman. The amendment was passed following pressure from conservative groups and the Catholic Church, and was supported by Fico's Smer-SD party, which currently leads the ruling coalition government. Despite the constitutional definition, Slovak courts and administrative bodies continue to receive requests from same-sex couples seeking recognition of marriages performed abroad, creating ongoing legal and political tensions over LGBTI+ rights in the conservative Central European nation.