# Hungarian government engagement with minority communities > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hungarian-government-engagement-with-minority-communities > Updated: 2026-10-17T06:08:21.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Zoltán Tarr, Hungary’s Minister for Social Relations and Culture, conducted a series of visits to Hungarian minority communities in Slovenia and Romania in October 2026. In Slovenia, Tarr and Slovenian Minister Suzana Lep Šimenko met with local organizations in the Prekmurje and Mura regions to discuss the continuation of the Slovenian–Hungarian Joint Fund development programs. In Romania, Tarr and Deputy State Secretary István Kollai toured Transylvania, visiting locations such as Oradea, Cluj-Napoca, and Sepsiszentgyörgy to assess the needs of Hungarian communities. During a public meeting in Cluj-Napoca, Tarr outlined a new policy for supporting Hungarians living abroad. He emphasized a commitment to the responsible use of taxpayer funds, stating the government aims to avoid using aid as a political weapon. Tarr asserted that the government does not intend to interfere in the political representation, media, or cultural choices of these communities, framing the current approach as an opportunity to improve Hungarian-Hungarian relations. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-17: Zoltán Tarr outlines new support policy for Hungarians abroad in Cluj-Napoca Minister Zoltán Tarr addressed the Hungarian community in Cluj-Napoca, outlining a new policy for supporting Hungarians abroad that focuses on taxpayer accountability rather than political leverage. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zoltn-tarr-outlines-new-support-policy-for-hungarians-abroad-in-cluj-napoca ### 2026-10-14: Zoltán Tarr visits Hungarian minority communities in Slovenia and Romania Hungarian Minister Zoltán Tarr is visiting minority communities in Slovenia and Romania to assess their needs and strengthen cross-border support and cooperation. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zoltn-tarr-visits-hungarian-minority-communities-in-slovenia-and-romania --- Cite as: Hungarian government engagement with minority communities. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/hungarian-government-engagement-with-minority-communities