Romania's radical supporters displayed an antisemitic message at the match against Poland, addressed to MP Silviu Vexler

Radical supporters of Romania’s national team displayed a banner bearing an antisemitic message during the Nations League match against Poland, played at the National Arena. The message targeted MP Silviu Vexler, president of the Federation of Jewish Communities of Romania, and the action was claimed by the Camarazii group.

The banner was displayed shortly after the opening whistle in the south stand, where members of the supporters’ group lit flares and smoke bombs. The message referred to the dispute between the supporters’ group and the MP, using wording containing antisemitic content.

The dispute began approximately one year ago, after Vexler backed amendments to Emergency Ordinance 31/2002. The bill toughens sanctions against fascist, Legionary, racist or xenophobic organizations and symbols and restricts the promotion of people convicted of genocide or war crimes.

Another controversial incident took place on December 17, 2025, during a plenary session of the Chamber of Deputies. During a debate on combating antisemitism, Vexler tore up a poster featuring Romanian historical and cultural figures after a tense exchange of remarks. The MP later apologized, saying that he had been threatened and verbally attacked.