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Old March 11th, 2013 #93
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Default EU worried by Hungary's changes to constitution

Parliament, dominated by Prime Minister Viktor Orban's party, voted for a set of government-backed constitutional amendments, despite warnings from the EU, the U.S. government and human rights groups that the changes could undermine Hungary's democracy.

Earlier this month the government sold $3.25 billion (2.1 billion pounds) worth of bonds, removing any need to call on Brussels or the International Monetary Fund for financial help in the near term.

International businesses angry that Orban's government has made foreign electricity firms cut charges to Hungarian households.

Restrictions on political advertisements in the publicly run media during election campaigns

A rule that university students can only get state grants if they pledge to work in Hungary after graduation

Fines or prison terms for homeless people (roma) who sleep on the streets.

http://uk.reuters.com/article/2013/0...92A0UO20130311