Request for an assessment of land confiscation practices and of the criminalisation of public criticism of historical legislation in Slovakia

Priority question for written answer P-000603/2026
to the Commission
Rule 144
Zoltán Tarr (PPE), Gabriella Gerzsenyi (PPE), Eszter Lakos (PPE), Dóra Dávid (PPE), Kinga Kollár (PPE), András Tivadar Kulja (PPE), Péter Magyar (PPE)

Recent developments in Slovakia raise concerns regarding compliance with EU law and fundamental rights. Property continues to be confiscated without compensation on the basis of historical legislation and despite assurances to the contrary made during Slovakia's EU accession. Not only do these practices appear to affect Slovak nationals, they involve other EU citizens too, and serve to undermine legal certainty, cross-border investment and the proper functioning of the internal market.

In addition, in December 2025, an amendment to the Slovak criminal code criminalises public criticism of Slovak historical legislation. A peaceful protester has since been arrested in Bratislava for wearing clothing expressing views that are now criminalised. This raises concerns regarding freedom of expression and proportionality, and has a chilling effect on lawful public debate.

These developments may impair the four freedoms, principles of non-discrimination and equal treatment, as well as Articles 11 and 17 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.

• 1.What information does the Commission have on these land confiscations and their impact on EU citizens, and how does it assess their compatibility with EU law?
• 2.How does the Commission assess the criminalisation of public criticism of historical legislation in light of Article 11 of the Charter?
• 3.What action does the Commission intend to take, including through infringement or rule of law instruments, and when does it plan to take such action?

Submitted: 11.2.2026