DiscriminationRacism

Hungarian minister uses slur against Roma in Balatonalmadi speech

A Hungarian cabinet minister told residents of Balatonalmadi that Roma are only suited for cleaning toilets, using an offensive term for Roma. The remarks drew widespread condemnation and a later apology.

  • Balatonalmadi, Hungary
  • Severity 1 of 5 — Discriminatory speech or policy

Reported by 3 sources

  1. dw.com/en/hungary-cabinet-member-uses-vulgar-slur-to-insult-roma/a-75685467
  2. dw.com/mk/skandal-vo-ungarija-minister-na-orban-ne-saka-stranci-zatoa-sto-gi-ima-romite/a-75692988
  3. blisty.cz/art/131569-romove-jako-interni-rezerva-na-uklid-toalet-genialni-plan-ministra.html