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The Slovak parliament overwhelmingly ratified the constitution in May (Photo: European Commission)

Renewed uncertainty about EU constitution in Slovakia

New legal uncertainty has emerged about the EU constitution in Slovakia after its President Ivan Gasparovic said he could sign the charter and complete ratification, despite the country's top court’s clear demand not to.

Mr Gasparovic's spokesperson indicated the president does not feel obliged to acquiece to the court's demands as the Slovak constitution does not set out the conditions under which the president ratifies international treaties.

Last week the constitutional court a...

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The Slovak parliament overwhelmingly ratified the constitution in May (Photo: European Commission)

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