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A senior MEP from Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party admitted Tuesday that he took part in a “lockdown party” — described by local media as “an orgy” — that was broken up by Brussels police.

József Szájer said in a statement that he was “present” at the “private party” — at which, according to the Belgian press, police found 25 naked men, including an MEP and a number of diplomats.

According to a press release from the public prosecutor’s office, “A passer-by reported to the police that he had seen a man fleeing along the gutter; he was able to identify the man. The man’s hands were bloody. It is possible that he may have been injured while fleeing. Narcotics were found in his backpack. The man was unable to produce any identity documents. He was escorted to his place of residence, where he identified himself as S. J. (1961) by means of a diplomatic passport.”

Szájer said police gave him “an official verbal warning” and took him home. He said he had not taken drugs and added that he was “sorry” and that he “deeply” regretted breaking COVID restrictions: “It was irresponsible on my part. I am ready to stand for the fine that occurs.”

The Hungarian, a long-serving member of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s party, resigned as an MEP on Sunday. He said in his statement Tuesday that his “misstep” was “strictly personal” and added, “I ask everyone not to extend it to my homeland, or to my political community.”

An official close to the investigation said officers were called after “a legal complaint for night-time disturbance” was lodged about a “lockdown party” in an apartment on Friday night in the center of Brussels.

Belgium announced a second lockdown last month, with a curfew in place and gatherings of more than four people not allowed.

Szájer is a senior member of Fidesz who helped draft the country’s constitution. He served as head of the Fidesz delegation in the European Parliament and a member of the assembly’s foreign affairs committee.

The Hungarian government has cracked down on LGBTQI rights and last week, along with Poland, voiced strong opposition to a gender equality plan for EU foreign policy that seeks to bolster women’s, girls’ and LGBTQI rights worldwide by “challenging gender norms and stereotypes.”

Glorious Hong Kong wrote:One law for VIPs. One law for the plebs.

Greed and Death wrote:Diplomatic immunity will come into play.

Though I put money on some of the Diplomats being from countries where this is illegal.

An Alan Smithee Nation wrote:

Greed and Death wrote:Diplomatic immunity will come into play.

Though I put money on some of the Diplomats being from countries where this is illegal.

I don't think Diplomatic immunity protects you from Covid.

Nakena wrote:It's getting only better:

A senior MEP from Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party admitted Tuesday that he took part in a “lockdown party” — described by local media as “an orgy” — that was broken up by Brussels police.

József Szájer said in a statement that he was “present” at the “private party” — at which, according to the Belgian press, police found 25 naked men, including an MEP and a number of diplomats.

According to a press release from the public prosecutor’s office, “A passer-by reported to the police that he had seen a man fleeing along the gutter; he was able to identify the man. The man’s hands were bloody. It is possible that he may have been injured while fleeing. Narcotics were found in his backpack. The man was unable to produce any identity documents. He was escorted to his place of residence, where he identified himself as S. J. (1961) by means of a diplomatic passport.”

Szájer said police gave him “an official verbal warning” and took him home. He said he had not taken drugs and added that he was “sorry” and that he “deeply” regretted breaking COVID restrictions: “It was irresponsible on my part. I am ready to stand for the fine that occurs.”

The Hungarian, a long-serving member of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s party, resigned as an MEP on Sunday. He said in his statement Tuesday that his “misstep” was “strictly personal” and added, “I ask everyone not to extend it to my homeland, or to my political community.”

An official close to the investigation said officers were called after “a legal complaint for night-time disturbance” was lodged about a “lockdown party” in an apartment on Friday night in the center of Brussels.

Belgium announced a second lockdown last month, with a curfew in place and gatherings of more than four people not allowed.

Szájer is a senior member of Fidesz who helped draft the country’s constitution. He served as head of the Fidesz delegation in the European Parliament and a member of the assembly’s foreign affairs committee.

The Hungarian government has cracked down on LGBTQI rights and last week, along with Poland, voiced strong opposition to a gender equality plan for EU foreign policy that seeks to bolster women’s, girls’ and LGBTQI rights worldwide by “challenging gender norms and stereotypes.”

Sauce: https://www.politico.eu/article/police- ... -brussels/

So what ye say NSG? Should they be punished for breaking Corona restriction and possibly other laws and the likes? Did they had proper testing before and did they maintain social distancing? Frankly I doubt it.

How does this reflect upon Fidesz and Orban and Europe? Specifically in the light of recent anti-LGBT legislation by Fidesz.

I think theres a pattern here, with people like Orbanists who are in denial about various facts. Ranging from the Covid-19 epidemy and ignoring lockdown, and, as it appears, also about their own... preferences.

Ifreann wrote:Come on, lads, do ye not have Zoom?

People in video meetings will, in future, be able to feel their hands being shaken and smell coffee in their virtual space, the founder and CEO of Zoom has predicted.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-55173270

The New California Republic wrote:

Ifreann wrote:Come on, lads, do ye not have Zoom?

Relevant:

People in video meetings will, in future, be able to feel their hands being shaken and smell coffee in their virtual space, the founder and CEO of Zoom has predicted.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-55173270

Wonder if that's all you'll be able to smell and feel...

The New California Republic wrote:Saw this several days ago.

But it's ironic that he is a key ally of Orban, who has been quite retroactive in his policies towards gay people. Just shows that if you dig far enough amongst the homophobes that you'll eventually find that hypocritical gay sex orgy that they enjoy but want to keep secret.

In 2011, Szájer boasted that he had drafted Hungary’s new constitution on his iPad, including a clause that explicitly defined marriage as between a man and a woman. He dismissed a question from a journalist who asked how he could refer to it as “a 21st-century constitution” when it did not guarantee LGBT rights.

One person who knew Szájer said while the politician never discussed his sexuality, it was considered an “open secret” among Fidesz circles.

The Archregimancy wrote:

The New California Republic wrote:Saw this several days ago.

But it's ironic that he is a key ally of Orban, who has been quite retroactive in his policies towards gay people. Just shows that if you dig far enough amongst the homophobes that you'll eventually find that hypocritical gay sex orgy that they enjoy but want to keep secret.

Typing this very slowly as I had surgery on my index finger yesterday, and this hurts, but....

It's even better on the hypocrisy front than you think. This Orban ally boasted about personally drafting the bits in Hungary's new constitution defining marriage as heterosexual only:

In 2011, Szájer boasted that he had drafted Hungary’s new constitution on his iPad, including a clause that explicitly defined marriage as between a man and a woman. He dismissed a question from a journalist who asked how he could refer to it as “a 21st-century constitution” when it did not guarantee LGBT rights.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/ ... ccusations

The Archregimancy wrote:Mr Szájer is married, incidentally; to a woman.

Though from the same source:

One person who knew Szájer said while the politician never discussed his sexuality, it was considered an “open secret” among Fidesz circles.

Glorious Hong Kong wrote:One law for VIPs. One law for the plebs. Yes, they should all be arrested and charged, but not for being gay, but for breaking lockdown rules.

Transjlwanja wrote:

Glorious Hong Kong wrote:One law for VIPs. One law for the plebs. Yes, they should all be arrested and charged, but not for being gay, but for breaking lockdown rules.

Homosexuality is probably more dangerous to society in the long run than flouting Covid-19 restrictions TBH.

Ifreann wrote:

Transjlwanja wrote:
Homosexuality is probably more dangerous to society in the long run than flouting Covid-19 restrictions TBH.

Dangerous to the careers of anti-gay politicians. Not so much to society.