Résumé

En mars 2020, la Slovénie a introduit des mesures visant à réduire la propagation du COVID-19. La pandémie de COVID-19 a eu des répercussions immédiates et profondes sur tous les domaines de notre vie (par exemple l’économie, la mobilité humaine, l’éducation et la santé). Il ne fait aucun doute que le COVID-19 a également eu une incidence sur les relations familiales. Cet article analyse les mesures législatives et les décisions judiciaires adoptées pendant la pandémie de COVID-19 en Slovénie. Une attention toute particulière est accordée aux relations parents-enfants, à l’adoption et au mariage.

INTRODUCTION

Infectious diseases and related epidemics or pandemics have left an indelible mark on history. They have caused widespread fear, suffering and death. All of these have impacted individuals, countries and, of course, family life. The current COVID-19 pandemic, which appeared in Europe in early 2020, has also had an immediate and profound impact on our established lives. The consequences immediately spread to almost all areas of our lives (for example, the economy, human mobility, education and health care). There is no doubt that COVID-19 has also impacted family relationships in all respects. As a particularly social and vulnerable group, children were or are still exposed to the impact and consequences of COVID-19. They faced the extinction of public life, the loss of friends and the death of relatives, schooling moved online, sports and cultural clubs did not function, etc. Restrictions on movement and curfews limited the dynamics of their lives mainly to the family environment, which did have its advantages. On the other hand, children became even more exposed to domestic violence and increased distress and fear, as many did not understand the new situation, which thus affected family relationships. Despite the multifaceted nature of the issues raised by the COVID-19 pandemic, this chapter focuses only on the impact and consequences in the area of family relations.