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October 11, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Sorin Grindeanu, the former Romanian Prime Minister, sparked controversy when he left the room during the singing of the Székely Himnusz (Imnul Secuiesc) at the Democratic Alliance of Hungarians in Romania (UDMR) Congress. Grindeanu explained that he believes there is only one official anthem, that of Romania, and he did not want to show respect for any other. His action has been criticized by some, including UDMR leader Kelemen Hunor, who suggested that Grindeanu might not have known the lyrics. The incident has also drawn comments from other politicians, with AUR deputy Dan Tanasă criticizing Bolojan for not leaving the room during the anthem. The incident has been a topic of debate, with some arguing that Romanians and Hungarians should respect each other's cultural symbols.