Transylvanian Hungarian leader vows to Magyar to end political interference

A significant political agreement has been reached between Péter Magyar and Hunor Kelemen, leader of the Democratic Union of Hungarians in Romania (RMDSZ). Following a personal meeting, the two sides pledged to reset relations and focus on cooperation rather than political rivalry.

In a Facebook-post, Elected Prime Minister Péter Magyar stated that both parties agreed to “leave the past behind” and work jointly for the preservation and development of the Hungarian community in Transylvania. A key outcome of the talks was a guarantee from Kelemen that the RMDSZ would refrain from intervening in Hungary’s domestic party politics in the future.

Focus on Transylvanian Hungarians

Both leaders emphasised that the rights already secured by ethnic Hungarians in Romania would remain intact. Péter Magyar underlined that Hungary would continue to support these communities, stressing the importance of stability and long-term development, writes Népszava.

The agreement signals a shift from previous tensions, particularly as RMDSZ figures, including Kelemen, had earlier appeared alongside Hungarian government campaigns linked to outgoing prime minister Viktor Orbán. The new commitment suggests a more neutral stance in Hungary’s internal political landscape.

Investigation into postal voting concerns

Another major point of agreement concerns the investigation of alleged irregularities in postal voting during the 2026 parliamentary elections. Both sides acknowledged the need for a thorough review of the system to prevent potential electoral fraud.

Postal votes from Hungarians living abroad have traditionally shown strong support for the ruling party, but critics argue that the process has been vulnerable to inconsistencies. Péter Magyar stated that future regulations would be revised to ensure transparency and fairness.

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Transparency and accountability in funding

The discussions also touched on financial oversight. Magyar highlighted that state support provided over the past decade would be reviewed retrospectively. He stressed that transparency, accountability, and strict compliance with both Hungarian and Romanian laws would be essential going forward.

Further consultations are expected at both political and expert levels once a new Hungarian government is formed, indicating that this agreement may mark the beginning of a broader recalibration in cross-border Hungarian relations.

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What Kelemen said to Magyar after the elections

According to Hunor Kelemen, the greatest curse facing the Hungarian people is division, and for the RMDSZ, the most important priority is to prevent the gap between Hungarians in Transylvania and those in the motherland from widening.

The RMDSZ president said that on 13 April he also congratulated Péter Magyar on his election victory, and Magyar assured him that his government wants to help Hungarian communities beyond the border, does not want to take away any acquired rights, and wants to preserve everything that is good—including, among other things, citizenship and the rights that come with it. In addition, he also highlighted that communities abroad should feel the Hungarian government’s political and moral support.

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