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Slovak Civil Code legislative reform

Overview

Slovakia has moved to overhaul its private law by replacing the 1964 Civil Code, which Justice Minister Boris Susko described as a “mosaic of layers” that is outdated for modern market conditions.

Initially, the proposal was presented to the National Council for its second reading. The draft aimed to unify civil and commercial obligation law and introduce new regulations for inheritance contracts, real burdens, and the status of vulnerable persons. During the proposal stage, opposition members and legal groups like Via Iuris expressed concerns, with the latter requesting a delay of the effective date.

Following the proposal, the Slovak Parliament approved the overhaul with 90 votes in favor, zero against, and 52 abstentions. The new legislation introduces a unified three-year general statute of limitations, expanded inheritance options, and the concept of “spoločné imanie manželov” (common property of spouses). The reform now awaits the signature of President Peter Pellegrini and is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2027.

Entities

Boris Susko · Slovak Parliament · Peter Pellegrini · National Council of the Slovak Republic · Via Iuris

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Slovak Parliament approves major overhaul of Civil Code

    Slovakia's Parliament has approved a new Civil Code to replace the 1964 version. The reform introduces changes to inheritance, property rights, and a unified three-year statute of limitations, effective July 20

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Slovakia: Justice Minister presents new Civil Code proposal

    Slovak Justice Minister Boris Susko presented a new Civil Code proposal to Parliament to replace the outdated 1964 code, aiming to unify civil and commercial law by July 2027.

Sources

startitup.sk · topky.sk · trnavak.sk · www1.pluska.sk