Increasing Number of Romanians Support a Hungarian Candidate in the Presidential Elections [Video]

Hunor Kelemen voting in the municipal elections in June.

Romania’s presidential and parliamentary elections, set for November 24 and December 1, hold critical significance for the Hungarian community in Transylvania.

Barna Tánczos, the Democratic Alliance of Hungarians in Romania’s (RMDSZ) senatorial candidate, expressed optimism about strong representation, highlighting past successes, such as improved Hungarian-Romanian relations and environmental reforms during his tenure as environment minister. He emphasized that RMDSZ’s rational and unified approach, coupled with proven governance, positions them as a crucial political force.

Hunor Kelemen, RMDSZ’s presidential candidate, is increasingly regarded as the best choice for Romania’s leadership.

Pollsters have noted growing support for his program, prioritizing family values, education, healthcare, and support for local businesses. However, the sentiment that he is “too good, but Hungarian” persists, illustrating the challenges of transcending ethnic biases in Romanian politics.

Nationalist movements like the Alliance for the Unification of Romanians (AUR) and splinter groups pose significant threats to Hungarian-majority areas, aiming to …