After initially seeming to support George Simion, Viktor Orban spoke on the phone with Kelemen Hunor and reached another conclusion: “We collaborate to promote the life and existence of Hungarians in Transylvania”

One day after he understood that he supports George Simion in the presidential elections in Romania, the Hungarian prime minister seems to have changed his mind. It gives the UDMR credit, a formation that supports Nicușor Dan in the second round, from May 18th.

“This afternoon, we had a conversation with Kelemen Hunor, the president of the UDMR, on the phone. I was clear: we do not want to influence Hungary in any way the presidential elections in Romania. And the existence of the Hungarians from Transylvania, ”Orban wrote on Facebook.

Kelemen: “George Simion danced on the graves of our grandparents”

A few hours before, the president of the UDMR, Kelemen Hunor, had sent a firm anti-symbol and pro-nicușor Dan.

“Anyone who does not know who George Simion is, can watch the film about the golden ascension. Watch Simion's parliamentary speeches. Watch the verbal and physical violence that he has manifested several times as a member of the opposition in the Parliament. The Hungarian families in Transylvania should be safe, the most important thing is for our institutions to our identity, He is a Christian, he is a charlatan, in each nerve he represents the principle that the Hungarians do not take place in Romania ”, reports the president of UDMR, Kelemen Hunor, in a video message broadcast on Saturday.

He tells the Hungarians not to forget that “Simion danced on the graves of our grandparents” in the Cemetery at Valea Uzului, referring to the 2019 conflict.

And the Hungarian churches in Transylvania launched a call

In a call launched two days ago, several leaders of churches with Hungarian believers from Transylvania (Roman Catholic, Evangelical-Lotranian, Unitarian, Reformed) call the world to vote against extremist forces on May 18.

“We urge our believers to participate, without absence, at the second round of May 18, 2025, and to support with their votes the presidential candidate who respects the rights and values ​​of all citizens – including our community – and contributes to a peaceful coexistence. public administration, and to ensure the maintenance of Romania on the European path.

What did Viktor Orban transmit on Friday

“Yesterday, during the presidential debate in Romania, Hungary was mentioned on the subject of Christianity. One of the candidates, Mr. Simion, said the following and quotes” now is the time for Europe, a Christian Europe, in which we will fight for our right to be European citizens. ” “The elections in Romania are not our job. However, from the heart of the Carpathian basin, we assure the Romanian people and its future president: Hungary supports the unity, not the division. We will not support any form of political isolation against Romania or its leaders. Romanians can count on the Hungarians in their struggle for Christianity,”

On Thursday, during the confrontation with Nicușor Dan from Euronews, George Simion had declared his admiration for the Hungarian Prime Minister.

“I respect the prime minister of Hungary, Viktor Orbán, and for this reason many of his positions – not all, but many – will become a state policy in Romania. I want to tell those who believe that they can continue to feed from this old obsession, the conflict between Romanians and Hungarians, that their time has passed. Now is the time for a Europe, for a Europe, for a Europe, And both Romanians and Hungarians are full -right citizens of the European Union ”.