Slovakian lawmakers on Wednesday, April 9th, voted to continue debating a legislative proposal that seeks to enshrine in the constitution only two genders—male and female.
It would also limit the right to adopt small children to married people, meaning same-sex couples, who are not allowed to get married in Slovakia, would be excluded.
According to the amendment, Slovakia would also have the final say in such matters, even if they defy European Union laws.
The draft law states that the “strengthening of traditional values is essential for the preservation of Slovakia’s cultural heritage.”
To become part of the constitution, the proposal needs at least 90 votes in the 150-seat parliament in the next round of voting, expected during a session that starts in late May. That is more than the 81 lawmakers who supported it in the first reading.
Left-wing nationalist prime minister Robert Fico has vowed to curb progressive ideologies, such as those promoted by LGBTQ activists who claim that there are more than two genders.
Speaking in January, Fico said it is time “to stop this nonsense, so that we behave like normal, healthy-minded people.”
The Slovakian prime minister’s words come as leftist-liberal governments all across Europe make it easier for people to ‘change their gender’ in law (if not in reality).
