US EditionThe President of Slovakia Refused to Hold a Referendum on the Lifting of Sanctions Against Russia: EADaily
- The President of Slovakia refused to declare a referendum on June 5, 2025, regarding the lifting of sanctions against Russia due to constitutional concerns.
- He based his refusal on consultations with state authorities and legal analysis highlighting ambiguities and constitutional violations in the proposed referendum question.
- Key issues included unclear definitions of 'Slovak Republic,' ambiguous wording about which sanctions and affected parties are targeted, and doubts about enforceability of any referendum result.
- The president highlighted that the proposal lacks clarity, definiteness, and predictability, noting Slovakia has already participated in 17 sanction votes, and emphasized that the referendum is not supported by any binding legal framework.
- This decision implies that without clear legal framework and precise referendum wording, Slovakia cannot hold a binding referendum to lift EU sanctions against Russia.
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Slovak President Peter Pellegrini has opposed holding a referendum in the country on the lifting of sanctions against Russia.
It was initiated by the Slovak Revival Movement.
“The referendum in question simply cannot be announced,” Pellegrini said
Holding a national referendum on lifting sanctions against the Russian Federation does not comply with the norms of the Constitution of Slovakia, so it cannot be announced. This was stated by the President of Slovakia Peter Pellegrini, RBC-Ukraine reports with reference to TASR. "If the President (of Slovakia - ed.) finds that any of the constitutional or legal conditions for holding a referendum are not met, he has no right to announce it. This…
On 5 May, a petition was launched on the website of the President of Slovakia calling for a referendum on the lifting of sanctions against Russia
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