Recognition of same-sex unions in Slovakia
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There is no legal recognition of same-sex couples in Slovakia. Bills to recognise same-sex partnerships were introduced twice, in 1997 and in 2000, but were rejected. During the time when the Christian Democratic Movement
(KDH) was in government (2002-2006), no progress on this issue was made.
Nevertheless, in 2008 and 2009, the LGBT rights group Iniciatíva Inakosť launched a public awareness campaign for the recognition of registered life partnerships (Životné partnerstvo) between same-sex couples. In January 2008, LGBT rights activists met with the Deputy Prime Minister, Dušan Čaplovič, to discuss this proposal. Throughout 2008, Iniciatíva Inakosť also held a number of public discussions regarding registered partnerships.
The Green Party
supports registered partnerships for same-sex couples.
Christian Democratic Movement
The Christian Democratic Movement is a political party in Slovakia.It is represented in the parliament. It was also member of the government coalition, but it left that coalition on 7 February 2006 due to disputes over an international treaty between Slovakia and the Holy See dealing with the...
(KDH) was in government (2002-2006), no progress on this issue was made.
Nevertheless, in 2008 and 2009, the LGBT rights group Iniciatíva Inakosť launched a public awareness campaign for the recognition of registered life partnerships (Životné partnerstvo) between same-sex couples. In January 2008, LGBT rights activists met with the Deputy Prime Minister, Dušan Čaplovič, to discuss this proposal. Throughout 2008, Iniciatíva Inakosť also held a number of public discussions regarding registered partnerships.
The Green Party
Green Party (Slovakia)
The Green Party is an ecologist political party in Slovakia without parliamentary representation.From 1994 to 1997 the Green Party was part of the union Common Choice.- External links :*...
supports registered partnerships for same-sex couples.
Public opinion
Public opinion has shifted in Slovakia in the past few years, becoming more favourable to granting rights to same-sex couples. According to a poll conducted in 2009, 45.0% of respondents supported same-sex registered partnerships, 41% were opposed, and 14% were unsure. Support for specific rights was higher, with 56% supporting the right of same-sex couples to jointly own property, 72% to access medical information about their partner and 71% supporting the right to bereavement leave.| Support for gay rights | 2008 | 2009 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YES [%] | NO [%] | YES [%] | NO [%] | |
| "Same sex partnership" | 42 | 44.8 | 45 | 41 |
| "Mutual maintenance duty among partners" | 47.3 | 32.3 | 51 | 29 |
| "Right for tax benefits" | 40.7 | 43 | 43 | 39 |
| "Right for spousal pension for deceased partner" | 45.2 | 36.9 | 45 | 37 |
| "Access to information about medical condition of partner" | 64.2 | - | 72 | - |
| "Right to day-off if partner requires accompaniment to doctor" | 54.1 | - | 57 | - |
| "Right to bereavement leave" | 69.4 | - | 71 | - |
| "Right to mutual inheritance" | 58.1 | - | 56 | - |
| "Possibility to establish undivided co-ownership" | 54.5 | - | 56 | - |
| "Right to nursing benefit during care for sick partner" | 57.5 | - | 61 | - |