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The European Commission has launched infringement proceedings against Slovakia over a recent constitutional amendment that, in its view, undermines the primacy and uniform application of EU law. Slovakia has two months to respond. If no remedy follows, the case may advance to the EU Court of Justice, potentially leading to sanctions and reputational consequences. The process may take years, which is why the Commission prefers dialogue first. Commented by Martin Vokálek, Executive Director and Head of the Brussels Office of the EUROPEUM Institute.
21. November 2025
If Slovakia fails to provide a satisfactory response or corrective action, the European Commission may move to the next phase and issue a reasoned opinion. Should the dispute remain unresolved, the Commission can bring the case before the EU Court of Justice. As noted for TASR by Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of the EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy, failure to comply with a court ruling could result in sanctions and further damage Slovakia’s reputation within the EU. He also stressed that the entire procedure can take years: “This is why the Commission aims to resolve the issue through dialogue first. Most cases are settled before reaching the court stage,” he added.
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