Romani people are the largest minority in Hungary and experience discrimination and inequality across many areas of daily life.

During their 16 years in power, Viktor Orban and his Fidesz party were criticized by many for not doing enough to improve life for Hungary's Roma. Indeed, his party has even been accused of deliberately keeping Romani people marginalized.

Nevertheless, Fidesz has often been successful in areas with larger Roma populations.

The incoming Tisza government of Peter Magyar is now promising to consider Romani people in all areas of policymaking, from health care to education. Five deputies of Romani descent have been elected to the new parliament.  

Many Roma are hopeful and have high expectations of the new government. Can it live up to them?