Romania

The issue of national regions has once again entered a judicial phase: on November 13, 2025, Balázs Izsák, president of the Szekler National Council (SZNT) of Romania, filed a lawsuit before the General Court of the European Union after the … Tovább olvasom

A new legislative initiative in Bucharest could revive Romania’s long-stalled efforts to return church properties confiscated during the communist era. On October 27, 2025, thirty-seven members of Parliament—representing the Democratic Alliance of Hungarians in Romania (RMDSZ) and other national minority … Tovább olvasom

The Romanian police have identified the individuals who tore down Székely flags in Székely region villages after the Romanian Superliga soccer match between FK Csíkszereda and Universitatea Cluj at the beginning of October — the Harghita/Hargita County Police Inspectorate told … Tovább olvasom

The Democratic Alliance of Hungarians in Romania (RMDSZ) has filed a criminal complaint against unknown perpetrators after supporters of Universitatea Cluj tore down Székely and Hungarian flags in several settlements across the Székely Region, RMDSZ president Hunor Kelemen announced on … Tovább olvasom

Stronger protection is needed for Europe’s minority and regional languages Brussels, September, 24 2025 — At the European parliamentary event titled Pillars of Diversity: Our linguistic heritage shapes Europe, held on the occasion of the European Day of Languages, Loránt Vincze—Chair of the European Parliament’s Intergroup … Tovább olvasom

On June 5, 2025, the European Court of Justice conclusively rejected an appeal by the Minority SafePack European Citizens’ Initiative (MSPI). This decision effectively voids 15 years of civic mobilization on behalf of the initiative. The goal of the Minority … Tovább olvasom

Tusnádfürdő, July 23, 2025 How can Romanian be taught effectively to Hungarian-speaking students? The long-standing issue returned to the agenda on day one of the annual Bálványos Summer University. Education policymakers and teachers shared their experiences and proposals at a roundtable … Tovább olvasom

For nearly eight years, no one took issue with the place name signs bearing “Várhegy” located in the ethnic Hungarian majority-inhabited Kovászna (Covasna) County, Romania, but now they have been labeled “illegal.” According to a Romanian civic organization, the name … Tovább olvasom

Kelemen Hunor, President of the Democratic Alliance of Hungarians in Romania (RMDSZ), announced on June 22 that the alliance will continue its role in the Romanian government as part of the newly formed four-party coalition in Bucharest. The coalition the National Liberal … Tovább olvasom