Dan Tanasă said that Romanians from Harghita, Covasna and Mures are marginalized by the Romanian state and criticized the UDMR's control over these counties.

At the 'Mihai Viteazul' Summer Academy, Dan Tanasă underlined the marginalization of the Romanian communities in Harghita, Covasna and Mures, accusing the parties of ignoring their problems. He emphasized the UDMR's control over the region and claimed that Romanians are subject to systematic discrimination. Tanasă also criticized Hungary's involvement in local affairs and the allocation of public funds, warning that Romania risks losing these counties because of revisionist policies.