# Hungarian policy engagement with Transylvanian Hungarians > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hungarian-policy-engagement-with-transylvanian-hungarians > Updated: 2026-08-29T07:26:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Hungarian government officials have initiated a series of visits to Transylvania to signal a shift in policy toward ethnic Hungarian communities in Romania. Deputy State Secretary István Kollai visited Cluj-Napoca and Gyergyószentmiklós to bridge the perceived distance between the Tisza government and local political elites, emphasizing a desire for cooperation and everyday collaboration with local leaders. Following these initial visits, State Secretary György Heidl and Deputy State Secretary Kollai conducted further professional consultations in Cluj-Napoca. These meetings included representatives from the political, religious, cultural, and higher education sectors, such as the rector of Babeș-Bolyai University. Heidl stated that upcoming Hungarian national policy would be shaped by the actual needs expressed by local communities rather than being dictated from Budapest. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-29: Hungarian officials hold consultations with Transylvanian Hungarian community Hungarian officials György Heidl and István Kollai met with Transylvanian Hungarian leaders to discuss higher education and cultural issues, aiming for a new national policy based on local needs. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hungarian-officials-hold-consultations-with-transylvanian-hungarian-community ### 2026-08-21: István Kollai visits Transylvania to signal new Hungarian government policy Hungarian Deputy State Secretary István Kollai visited Transylvania to signal a new era of cooperation and engagement with ethnic Hungarian communities in Romania. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/istvn-kollai-visits-transylvania-to-signal-new-hungarian-government-policy --- Cite as: Hungarian policy engagement with Transylvanian Hungarians. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/hungarian-policy-engagement-with-transylvanian-hungarians