MEP from Orbán's party resigned over a drunken argument with a woman and a nightclub brawl
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Balazs Gyorffi, a Fidesz MEP, resigned after a drunken conflict with a woman turned violent. He resigned from all government posts and the party, claiming responsibility for the incident.
Member of the European Parliament from Viktor Orban's party "Fidesz" Balazs Gyorffy resigned after a drunken argument with a woman, during which he was violent. This UNN writes with reference to Euronews.
Details
Gyorffy announced Friday that he was resigning from all government posts, including as president of the Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture, which he had headed since 2013, and the Fidesz party, which is led by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
I accept full responsibility and consequences. Last night I got into a drunken argument with a lady and to my greatest regret, the argument turned violent. Although I unfortunately do not remember what happened, my behavior is unacceptable
He added that he no longer has a place in public life and will accept any legal consequences of his actions.
The Fidesz party said that anyone who "violates the rules and values cannot be a member of our community.
Balazs Gyorffy, a representative of the European Parliament, got into a drunken argument with a lady and the argument turned violent. There is no excuse for Balazs Gyorffy's behavior, which is so irresponsible and unacceptable, he should leave our community immediately
According to local media, Gyorffy argued with a woman during a nightclub party, causing a fight to break out and police to arrive on the scene.
Context
Fidesz prides itself on promoting so-called 'traditional' Christian values, including family values.
This is not the first time a Fidesz MEP has been forced to resign over misconduct.
At the height of the coronavirus pandemic, MEP Jozsef Szajer has resigned from his post after he was caught by police while attending a gay sex party in Brussels, a breach of seclusion. Prosecutors said they found drugs in his backpack as he tried to escape by climbing down a drainpipe. This behavior was clearly not in line with the party line - Fidesz has been criticized for years for its hostile policies towards the LGBTIQ+ community.
Recall
The far-right group in the European Parliament, which includes the Hungarian Fidesz party, has become the third largest political force. In the last parliamentary elections, it was joined by the French far-right.
