Constitutional changes came into force yesterday that will have a disproportionate impact on the poorest and most vulnerable, including Roma. For example, homelessness can be criminalised by local authorities. Democracy and the rule of law are being continually undermined by ongoing changes.

You can find out more here and here and read an unofficial translation of the changes here.

Tomorrow the website will be open as usual.

http://www.errc.org/close.htm

Hongrie: mobilisation rom contre une manifestation d’extrême droite

http://www.controappuntoblog.org/2012/10/18/hongrie-mobilisation-rom-contre-une-manifestation-dextreme-droite/

Nuova costituzione, nuova dittatura ungherese. E l’Europa tace

http://www.controappuntoblog.org/2013/03/09/nuova-costituzione-nuova-dittatura-ungherese-e-l%E2%80%99europa-tace/