Rule of law, fundamental rights and misuse of EU funds in Slovakia: the need for an EU response

18.5.2026 B100245/5

Amendment 5

Chloé Ridel

on behalf of the S&D Group

Motion for a resolution B100245/2026

PPE, S&D, Renew, Verts/ALE, The Left

Rule of law, fundamental rights and misuse of EU funds in Slovakia: the need for an EU response

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Recital S

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S. whereas amendments to the Constitution adopted on 26 September 2025 introduced provisions relating to adoption, educational activities and the constitutional definition of sex; whereas the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe and the Venice Commission have expressed concerns about these amendments;

S. whereas amendments to the Constitution adopted on 26 September 2025 introduced provisions relating to adoption, educational activities and the constitutional definition of sex, which do not comply with the recommendations made by the Venice Commission; whereas these new provisions discriminate against LGBTIQ+ persons; whereas the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe and the Venice Commission have expressed concerns about these amendments;

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18.5.2026 B100245/6

Amendment 6

Chloé Ridel

on behalf of the S&D Group

Motion for a resolution B100245/2026

PPE, S&D, Renew, Verts/ALE, The Left

Rule of law, fundamental rights and misuse of EU funds in Slovakia: the need for an EU response

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Paragraph 2

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2. Calls on the Commission to assess whether there could be a clear risk of a serious breach by Slovakia of the values referred to in Article 2 TEU; calls, furthermore, on the Commission to make full use of all available instruments to address concerns regarding democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights, starting with preventive and cooperative tools within the framework of its annual rule of law report, with a view to ensuring compliance with the values enshrined in Article 2 TEU; stresses, however, that where concerns persist and are duly substantiated, the Commission should not hesitate to make use of all enforcement measures at its disposal to protect the EU budget and uphold the values enshrined in Article 2 TEU, including infringement procedures, and, in particular, expedited infringement procedures, applications for interim measures before the CJEU and actions regarding the non-implementation of CJEU judgments, as well as reinforced audits, suspension of payments, systematic application of financial corrections and recovery procedures;

2. Calls on the Commission to assess whether there could be a clear risk of a serious breach by Slovakia of the values referred to in Article 2 TEU; calls, furthermore, on the Commission to make full use of all available instruments to address concerns regarding democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights, starting with preventive and cooperative tools within the framework of its annual rule of law report, with a view to ensuring compliance with the values enshrined in Article 2 TEU; stresses, however, that where concerns persist and are duly substantiated, the Commission should not hesitate to make use of all enforcement measures at its disposal to protect the EU budget and uphold the values enshrined in Article 2 TEU, including infringement procedures, and, in particular, expedited infringement procedures, applications for interim measures before the CJEU and actions regarding the non-implementation of CJEU judgments, and the procedure laid down in Article 7(1) TEU, as well as reinforced audits, suspension of payments, systematic application of financial corrections and recovery procedures;

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18.5.2026 B100245/7

Amendment 7

Chloé Ridel

on behalf of the S&D Group

Motion for a resolution B100245/2026

PPE, S&D, Renew, Verts/ALE, The Left

Rule of law, fundamental rights and misuse of EU funds in Slovakia: the need for an EU response

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

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4. Expresses deep concern about the constitutional amendments in Slovakia, in particular those restricting fundamental rights, the rule of law and the primacy of EU law; notes with concern that civil society organisations have warned that these amendments may violate fundamental rights; stresses that constitutional provisions must be formulated with sufficient precision to prevent arbitrary interpretation and must fully comply with obligations under EU law, including the Charter, as well as international human rights standards; recalls that the primacy of EU law and the binding nature of international obligations must be fully respected and that no constitutional provision can justify non-compliance with judgments of the CJEU or the European Court of Human Rights; calls on the Slovak authorities to ensure that its Constitution complies fully with EU law and international human rights law and to take into account the recommendations of the Venice Commission and international human rights bodies, in particular as regards the primacy of EU law, the rights to private and family life, non-discrimination on grounds of gender and sexual orientation and the right to education;

4. Expresses deep concern about the constitutional amendments in Slovakia, in particular those restricting fundamental rights, the rule of law and the primacy of EU law; notes with concern that civil society organisations have warned that these amendments may violate fundamental rights; stresses that constitutional provisions must be formulated with sufficient precision to prevent arbitrary interpretation and must fully comply with obligations under EU law, including the Charter, as well as international human rights standards; recalls that the primacy of EU law and the binding nature of international obligations must be fully respected and that no constitutional provision can justify non-compliance with judgments of the CJEU or the European Court of Human Rights; calls on the Slovak authorities to ensure that its Constitution complies fully with EU law and international human rights law and to take into account the recommendations of the Venice Commission and international human rights bodies, in particular as regards the primacy of EU law, the rights to private and family life, non-discrimination on grounds of gender, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation and the right to education;

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18.5.2026 B100245/8

Amendment 8

Chloé Ridel

on behalf of the S&D Group

Motion for a resolution B100245/2026

PPE, S&D, Renew, Verts/ALE, The Left

Rule of law, fundamental rights and misuse of EU funds in Slovakia: the need for an EU response

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Paragraph 19

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19. Calls on the Slovak authorities to ensure the effective prevention and combating of violence against women and domestic violence in law and in practice, in accordance with EU law and international human rights law; reiterates the importance of the ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence without delay and of bringing the legal definition of rape in line with international human rights standards;

19. Calls on the Slovak authorities to ensure the effective prevention and combating of violence against women and domestic violence in law and in practice, in accordance with EU law and international human rights law; reiterates the importance of the ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (the Istanbul Convention) without delay and of bringing the legal definition of rape in line with international human rights standards, and calls on the Slovak authorities to do both without delay;

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18.5.2026 B100245/9

Amendment 9

Chloé Ridel

on behalf of the S&D Group

Motion for a resolution B100245/2026

PPE, S&D, Renew, Verts/ALE, The Left

Rule of law, fundamental rights and misuse of EU funds in Slovakia: the need for an EU response

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 20

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Amendment

20. Calls on the Slovak authorities, in view of the backlash provoked by several legislative initiatives in Slovakia, particularly since 2023, to ensure full compliance with their obligations to guarantee effective, timely and non-discriminatory access to sexual and reproductive health and rights; recalls that these obligations derive from international human rights standards and are integral to the protection of fundamental rights, including the rights to private and family life, health and non-discrimination;

20. Calls on the Slovak authorities, in view of the backlash provoked by several legislative initiatives in Slovakia, particularly since 2023, to ensure full compliance with their obligations to guarantee effective, timely and non-discriminatory access to sexual and reproductive health and rights, including access to safe and legal abortion; recalls that these obligations derive from international human rights standards and are integral to the protection of fundamental rights, including the rights to private and family life, health and non-discrimination;

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