The Hungarian Minister of Transport, Janos Lazar, made discriminatory statements about the Romanian community, provoking criticism and calls for resignation in an electoral context.

The statements of the Hungarian Minister of Transport, Janos Lazar, have generated a wave of political and civic reactions in Hungary, in a tense electoral climate. During a public meeting, Lazar addressed the labor force shortage and stated that, in the absence of immigrants, the Roma community should take on unattractive jobs, such as cleaning toilets on trains. These statements have been interpreted as discriminatory and have led to calls for his resignation from the opposition and organizations representing the Roma community.

The leader of the TISZA party, Peter Magyar, has called for the minister's resignation, considering that his statements exceed acceptable limits. Civic organizations have highlighted the contribution of the Roma to the national economy and have demanded public apologies. In response, Janos Lazar dismissed the criticisms, describing them as "typical liberal idealism" and argued that the government has taken measures in support of the Roma community. The Roma community represents about 7% of Hungary's population, and the subject remains a sensitive one in public debate.