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Migrant workers in Romania face rising fear and violence amid far-right rhetoric, despite their vital role in the economy.
Migrant workers in Romania, especially from Nepal, Sri Lanka, India, and Bangladesh, are reporting increased fear due to rising hate speech and isolated violence, linked to far-right rhetoric.
Incidents include assaults on delivery workers after online calls to reject non-Romanian drivers, prompting some to label bags “I am Romanian” to avoid hostility.
President Nicusor Dan condemned the violence as xenophobic, while the Council of Europe warned of escalating hate in political and media discourse.
Despite Romania’s critical reliance on foreign labor amid severe shortages, false claims about job competition persist, and police lack official incident data, though unions offer legal support.
Los trabajadores migrantes en Rumania enfrentan creciente miedo y violencia en medio de la retórica de extrema derecha, a pesar de su papel vital en la economía.