Hungarian FM questions EU’s ‘freedom of expression’ after coach is sacked over homophobic and xenophobic comments

“Immigration coverage to me is the manifestation of ethical decline. We must always proceed to reside our lives in Europe in keeping with the nationwide values that we have realized over a few years.

“Europe is a Christian continent and I’m reluctant to observe the ethical degradation sweeping throughout our continent.

“The liberals amplify the counter-opinions. For those who do not think about migration good as a result of a horrifying variety of criminals has swept Europe, you are branded a racist.”

Petry additionally criticized present Hungary and RB Leipzig goalkeeper Péter Gulácsi for his assist of same-sex marriage.

The brand new regulation defines marriage as between a person and a girl and asserts that the “basis of the household is marriage and the parent-child relationship. The mom is a girl, the daddy is a person.”

As a rule, solely a married couple in Hungary can undertake, with some exceptions made for single folks, which might have beforehand been the pathway for a same-sex couple.

“Everybody has the proper to equality […] The identical approach each baby has the proper to develop up in a contented household, of any gender, of any colour, of any faith,” Gulácsi wrote.

In response, Petry stated that he did not perceive Gulácsi’s place.

“As an athlete in his place, I’d give attention to soccer and never formulate public opinions on social coverage points.

“I do not know what may’ve motivated Péter to face with gay, transvestite and different gender identities. I actually would not have stirred up feelings in his place.”

Gulácsi is but to reply to Petry’s feedback.

Szijjártó’s submit didn’t point out Petry by identify however as a substitute confirmed a black and white image of him throughout his enjoying days.

The submit was directed at European Commissioner for Values and Transparency Věra Jourová, European Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders, Govt Vice-President of the European Fee Frans Timmermans, former Dutch politician Judith Sargentini and “each different liberal European politician who makes a speciality of unscrupulous schooling as regards to freedom of expression!”

“In Germany, a person was fired from his job as a result of he shared his opinion about migration and household.

“The place are you now? When are you going to protest? When do you provoke proceedings and beneath what article?” Szijjártó wrote.

The European Fee is but to reply to Szijjártó’s submit.

Hertha stated that whereas they “drastically appreciated” Petry’s work, his feedback went in opposition to the membership’s positions on tolerance and variety.

“He was all the time open, tolerant and ready to assist. He by no means acted in a homophobic or xenophobic approach,” stated Hertha CEO Carsten Schmidt within the membership assertion.

“Even making an allowance for the finer particulars concerning the interpretation of his remarks, and the truth that a number of of Zsolt’s remarks from the interview had been ignored of the publication with out session, we in the end concluded that the remarks on the entire don’t adjust to Hertha BSC’s values,” Schmidt added.

Petry stated within the membership assertion that he regretted his feedback and revered the membership’s resolution.

“I want to stress that I’m not homophobic or xenophobic.

“I deeply remorse my remark about immigration politics and want to apologize to all these looking for refuge right here.

“I loved working for Hertha BSC and respect their resolution.”