
Romanian Nationalist Party Accused of Stoking Ethnic Tensions in EU Campaign
Controversies surrounding AUR may make post-election right-wing groupings in Brussels more difficult.

Controversies surrounding AUR may make post-election right-wing groupings in Brussels more difficult.

As the Romanian nationalist party looks for a home in Brussels’ conservative bloc after the 2024 EP elections, there are things prospective partners should consider, as not all that glitters is ‘gold.’

“Violence cannot be tolerated”: The former Romanian PM pressed charges after being assaulted by supporters of the opposition AUR during a protest in Bucharest, while a Hungarian minority party MP who was threatened called it “unacceptable.”