The quest for convergence in Hungarian-Romanian relationships: A multi-actor approach and the transferability of good practices

Bogdan Mihai RADU

doi:https://doi.org/10.54885/AUB-SP-DCPQ3098

Autori

Bogdan Mihai RADU Universitatea Babeș-Bolyai Autor

DOI:

https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.54885/AUB-SP-DCPQ3098

Cuvinte cheie:

ethnic relations, reconciliation, Hungarian-Romanian relations, Franco-German relations, bilateral relations, UDMR/RMDSZ, national identity

Rezumat

Hungarian-Romanian relations are difficult to assess because they involve a vast set of actors: from diplomats to civil society, from political parties to churches. If convergence in foreign policy is to be achieved and if genuine reconciliation is to take place, all these actors have to be taken into consideration and have to engage in a concerted manner. Bilateral relations between Hungary and Romania benefit from a dense network of cooperation initiatives, but they are neither sustainable, nor integrated into a vision aiming for convergence and reconciliation. Political will, joint historical research projects and youth bi-ethnic socialization are critical in creating a bilateral relation supported by true reconciliation.

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