The miracle that changed the Slovak constitution; interview Branislav Skripek

Branislav Skripek in CNE podcast: How a ‘miracle’ vote changed the Slovak constitution  When Slovakia’s parliament passed six constitutional amendments in late September, Branislav Skripek called it a “miracle.” The Christian Democratic politician explains why in the latest CNE podcast. The changes, passed with exactly 90 of the 150 required votes, strengthen legal protections for children and families. For Skripek, that outcome was far from guaranteed. He did not think this would be possible. So what do these amendments actually mean? According to Skripek, they affirm that sex is biological, defend Slovak sovereignty in family and cultural matters, and require parental consent for sexual education. They also ban surrogacy, restrict adoption to heterosexual married couples, and emphasise the child’s right to grow up with their own parents. But the story is not just about law and politics. In the podcast, Skripek also shares his personal experience of the adoption of a severely handicapped child when Branislav was still single.  In the podcast, he also reflects on “corruption” in the Slovak government and responds to accusations that Slovakia is following a “Russian agenda.” “These changes are not Russian,” he insists. They are the mind of Christian Democratic people.” To hear Branislav Skripek unpack Slovakia’s bold constitutional changes — and why he believes it’s a turning point for Europe — listen to the full CNE podcast with CNE’s host Evert van Vlastuin.  For more, visit https://CNE.news or subscribe to our newsletters at https://cne.news/subscribe