Corruption – rroma.org https://rroma.org Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:49:23 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://rroma.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cropped-greenwheel_large-1-32x32.png Corruption – rroma.org https://rroma.org 32 32 Electoral Corruption? https://rroma.org/electoral-corruption/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=electoral-corruption Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:49:23 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35834 wo men and one woman have been charged with electoral corruption related to upcoming municipal elections in Martin, Slovakia, involving vote buying from the Roma community. The accused allegedly offered to secure 300 to 500 voters for a mayoral candidate in exchange for €5,000 and future contracts if the candidate wins.

An investigator has submitted a proposal for one of the accused to be taken into custody as part of the ongoing investigation by the anti-corruption unit.

]]> Corruption? https://rroma.org/corruption-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=corruption-2 Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:30:28 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35351 Former Hungarian cultural minister Balázs Hankó has been accused of misusing cultural funding to support his political campaign, particularly through a grant to a Roma cultural organization.

The Roma Inkubator Cultural and Artistic Association, led by István Jakab, distributed gift cards to voters in support of Hankó’s candidacy shortly before the elections.

Following the controversy, police investigated Jakab for potential electoral misconduct, and the association later declined a significant grant from Hankó due to the scandal.

]]> Roma and Elections https://rroma.org/roma-and-elections/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=roma-and-elections Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:01:59 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35258 Former cultural minister Balázs Hankó has been accused of misusing cultural funding to support political campaigns, particularly benefiting the Fidesz party ahead of elections.

A scandal arose when a Roma cultural organization received significant funding shortly before the elections, with its leader allegedly distributing gift cards to voters in support of Hankó’s candidacy.

The article suggests that a secret fund of 17 billion forints was used to support Fidesz-affiliated artists and events, raising concerns about transparency and the integrity of cultural funding.

]]> EU Funds https://rroma.org/eu-funds/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=eu-funds Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:09:19 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34694 Vladimir Ledecký criticizes the allocation of EU funds for Roma projects, claiming they are wasted on ineffective projects instead of addressing real issues in Roma communities.

He highlights potential corruption and nepotism in government-funded initiatives, particularly involving the organization Lavuta, which is linked to the government plenipotentiary for Roma communities, Alexander Daško, who has arranged 749,000 euros for his wife.

The Ministry of Labour defends the projects as necessary and compliant with regulations, while Lavuta argues that their work is essential for improving the lives of families in poverty.

His voice carries weigth, as he is known for his exemplary work with the Roma community when as the mayor of Spišsky Hrov and during his work in the Prešov region.

]]> Corruption? https://rroma.org/corruption/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=corruption Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:32:05 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34371 The article discusses the alleged corruption and mismanagement within the Romani Party in Vaslui, Romania, highlighting the lack of progress in integrating the Romani community despite significant funding over the years.

Activist Valeriu Nicolae criticizes the leadership of the Romani Party, describing it as corrupt and ineffective, and emphasizes that the Romani people are the ones suffering from this corruption.

The article also details a recent scandal involving the Romani Party’s leadership, leading to the suspension of its local structures and the dismissal of key figures due to allegations of misconduct and financial mismanagement.

]]> Erasmus in Romania https://rroma.org/erasmus-in-romania/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=erasmus-in-romania Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:56:15 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33590 Pál Boglárka and Tornai Szilárd, local officials in Székelyudvarhely / Odorheiu Secuiesc in Romania, resigned from their positions due to controversies surrounding an Erasmus+ project that allegedly favored local politicians over Roma youth.The controversy arose after a report revealed that the Erasmus project, intended to support disadvantaged youth, did not adequately benefit Roma participants, leading to public scrutiny and resignations

The mayor praised their decision as a demonstration of political responsibility, emphasizing the importance of accountability in public life.

]]> Politics and Roma https://rroma.org/politics-and-roma-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=politics-and-roma-2 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:56:27 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33276 Srđan Šajn, president of the Roma Party, accused the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) of exploiting Roma individuals living on social assistance by paying them to attend a rally on June 27.

He claimed that authorities distributed between 3,000 and 5,000 dinars to Roma from socially vulnerable neighborhoods to ensure their attendance, with evidence of this shared on social media.

Šajn criticized the government for relying on coerced individuals and marginalized groups to demonstrate power, while also noting that President Vučić failed to address other minority groups lacking political strength.

]]> Alexander Daško https://rroma.org/alexander-dasko-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=alexander-dasko-3 Sat, 09 May 2026 14:49:00 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=32517 Since the beginning of Alexander Daško’s tenure as the Slovak government’s plenipotentiary for Roma communities, we would like to point out that instead of defending the interests of marginalized communities, he has become an obedient implementer of this government’s policy. Now, serious doubts have surfaced about his conflict of interest and possible handing over of subsidies to his family, said Ingrid Kosová, a member of the Slovak National Council.

“The public has not yet received a convincing explanation of the issues surrounding more than 700,000 euros for a civic association associated with Alexander Daško, which is currently led by his wife. Equally serious is the information about his wife’s participation in subsidy committees, while Daško refuses to admit an obvious conflict of interest,” the member of parliament added.

There are now calls for his dismissal or  for him to resign.

]]> Odessa and Roma https://rroma.org/odessa-and-roma/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=odessa-and-roma Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:28:03 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=31683 A former Roma neighbourhood in Odessa is being refurbished, with the creation of a large residential building xalles “Soho Quarter”. There is a catch though: the nearly 2100-square-meter plot is designated “for other historical and cultural purposes,” where residential construction is prohibited. Furthermore, the property was previously seized as part of a criminal investigation on suspicion of fraud, and the court explicitly prohibited any construction work.

Seems that the developer nevertheless got the permit … What happened to the Roma who used to live there is unclear.

]]> Romni Council Woman https://rroma.org/romni-council-woman/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=romni-council-woman Mon, 13 Oct 2025 11:02:51 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=30134 In Lendava, a dispute has been flaring up in recent weeks between the municipal administration and Roma councilwoman Nataša Horvat, the representative of the Roma community in the municipal council. According to some sources, the councilwoman is trying to influence municipal procedures in favour of her extended family, which the municipality understands as an overstepping of her powers.

She apparently advocated for the construction of a driveway to a house, which was allegedly built without proper permits, owned by her husband’s brother.

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