The Slovak Republic is a sovereign, democratic, and law-governed state. It is not linked to any ideology or religious belief. Slovak is the state language on the territory of the Slovak Republic. The use of other languages in dealings with the authorities will be regulated by law.
People are free and equal in dignity and their rights.
Basic rights and liberties are inviolable, inalienable, secured by law, and unchallengeable. No one must be harmed, preferred, or discriminated against on these grounds. Everyone has the right to freely decide on his nationality. Any influence on this decision and any form of pressure aimed at assimilation are forbidden. The freedoms of thought, conscience, religion, and faith are guaranteed.