Slovak opposition wants separation of church and state

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http://www.praguepost.com/eu-news/44284-slovak-opposition-wants-separation-of-church-and-state



Country’s liberals point to failure of recent referendum as proof the country is not as conservative as expected

Slovak opposition wants separation of church and state
Category: EU News
Published: 10 February 2015
Written by Czech News Agency

Prague, Feb. 10 (ČTK) — Slovak liberals are calling for the separation of church and state, talks on treaties with the Vatican, and a discussion of registered partnership following the failed referendum Saturday on the so-called protection of the traditional family, Czech daily Právo writes today.

Only 21.4 percent of voters took part in the referendum, while 50 percent is required for a plebiscite to be valid.

According to the results, most of the participants expressed themselves against child adoption by homosexuals, for the term of marriage exclusively applying to a union between a man and a woman, and against the compulsory attendance of lessons on sexual education and euthanasia.

The liberals say the 21 percent turnout in the referendum has refuted the myth of a conservative Slovakia, Právo writes.