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AUR is attempting to reshape its image by engaging with foreign diplomats, but its extremist past raises significant concerns. Key figures within the party have been criticized for their controversial views on the Holocaust and Romania's fascist history. AUR's rhetoric has downplayed the importance of Holocaust education, prompting backlash from institutions dedicated to preserving this history. The party's connections to nationalist narratives and figures like Călin Georgescu further complicate its political identity. While diplomatic meetings can foster dialogue, they do not absolve AUR of its past or the serious questions surrounding its ideology.