Budapest Post

Cum Deo pro Patria et Libertate
Budapest, Europe and world news

Opposition Candidate Withdraws over Insensitive Comments Made after Car Accident

Opposition Candidate Withdraws over Insensitive Comments Made after Car Accident

A candidate of the opposition alliance withdraws from elections after rude remarks he made on social media after his deadly car accident were published.
The opposition alliance’s candidate in Pest County’s 10th constituency (Monor-Pilis-Albertirsa), Mihály Gér, announced his withdrawal from the elections after rude remarks he made on social media after his deadly car accident were brought to light. The Párbeszéd politician explains he was found not guilty but was still under shock at the time of the comments. At this point, however, the case would put a heavy burden on him and the opposition in the midst of the electoral campaign.

Gér easily beat Democratic Coalition’s (DK) Máté Magdics in October at the primaries and would have faced Fidesz’s Tibor Pogácsás in the district where the ruling forces had won by 52% of the votes in 2018.

Back in 2016, he ran over a young couple with his car on Budapest’s Andrássy Avenue. While the boy succumbed to his wounds, the girl suffered serious injuries. Later it was established that Gér wasn’t responsible for the accident, as the couple stepped out into traffic despite the red light. His comments made on social media after the crash, however, were seen as extremely insensitive.

“Don’t run drunk in front of me at red lights, please,” wrote Gér, who also complained that his car was “all over with marrow and hair and totally disgusting.” At one point he also asked “Who killed a man today” revealing that “I only crippled the girl”. When asked what happened, he said their victims thought they were stronger than his Audi.

He announced his withdrawal just hours after his controversial posts had been published in the press. According to his explanation,

“Six years ago, I was involved in an accident, declared not guilty by a final court verdict (…) today, a message I wrote in a private group immediately after the accident, in a state of shock, has come to light. Although I have apologized for my words on the same forum, I have to admit that continuing my campaign would place a heavy burden on me, my party, and the opposition coalition. I therefore, withdraw from the nomination today. Although it wasn’t my fault, the incident has left a deep and indelible mark on me. I am extremely sorry for what happened and I would like to express my sympathy to the families of the victims.”

Reportedly, Gér had already completed the collection of the 500 recommendations slips required for running in the individual constituencies at the elections. The new candidate, who hasn’t been officially named yet (although the aforementioned Magdics is probably the favorite for the job), has until February 25th to do so.
AI Disclaimer: An advanced artificial intelligence (AI) system generated the content of this page on its own. This innovative technology conducts extensive research from a variety of reliable sources, performs rigorous fact-checking and verification, cleans up and balances biased or manipulated content, and presents a minimal factual summary that is just enough yet essential for you to function as an informed and educated citizen. Please keep in mind, however, that this system is an evolving technology, and as a result, the article may contain accidental inaccuracies or errors. We urge you to help us improve our site by reporting any inaccuracies you find using the "Contact Us" link at the bottom of this page. Your helpful feedback helps us improve our system and deliver more precise content. When you find an article of interest here, please look for the full and extensive coverage of this topic in traditional news sources, as they are written by professional journalists that we try to support, not replace. We appreciate your understanding and assistance.
Newsletter

Related Articles

0:00
0:00
Close
IMF Upgrades Global Growth Forecast as Weaker Dollar Supports Outlook
House Republicans Move to Defund OECD Over Global Tax Dispute
France Opens Criminal Investigation into X Over Algorithm Manipulation Allegations
Trump Steamrolls EU in Landmark Trade Win: US–EU Trade Deal Imposes 15% Tariff on European Imports
ChatGPT CEO Sam Altman says people share personal info with ChatGPT but don’t know chats can be used as court evidence in legal cases.
Intel Reports Revenue Beats but Sees 81% Rise in Losses
Politics is a good business: Barack Obama’s Reported Net Worth Growth, 1990–2025
UN's Top Court Declares Environmental Protection a Legal Obligation Under International Law
"Crazy Thing": OpenAI's Sam Altman Warns Of AI Voice Fraud Crisis In Banking
The Podcaster Who Accidentally Revealed He Earns Over $10 Million a Year
UK Government Considers Dropping Demand for Apple Encryption Backdoor
Japanese Man Discovers Family Connection Through DNA Testing After Decades of Separation
Russia Signals Openness to Ukraine Peace Talks Amid Escalating Drone Warfare
Switzerland Implements Ban on Mammography Screening
Pogacar Extends Dominance with Stage Fifteen Triumph at Tour de France
President Trump Diagnosed with Chronic Venous Insufficiency After Leg Swelling
CEO Resigns Amid Controversy Over Relationship with HR Executive
NVIDIA Achieves $4 Trillion Valuation Amid AI Demand
Tulsi Gabbard Unveils Evidence Alleging Political Manipulation of Intelligence During Trump Administration
Centrist Criticism of von der Leyen Resurfaces as she Survives EU Confidence Vote
Trump Announces Coca-Cola to Shift to Cane Sugar in U.S. Production
FIFA Pressured to Rethink World Cup Calendar Due to Climate Change
Zelensky Reshuffles Cabinet to Win Support at Home and in Washington
"Can You Hit Moscow?" Trump Asked Zelensky To Make Putin "Feel The Pain"
Church of England Removes 1991 Sexuality Guidelines from Clergy Selection
Superman Franchise Achieves Success with Latest Release
Hungary's Viktor Orban Rejects Agreements on Illegal Migration
Air India Pilot’s Mental Health Records Under Scrutiny
Jamie Dimon Warns Europe Is Losing Global Competitiveness and Flags Market Complacency
Moonshot AI Unveils Kimi K2: A New Open-Source AI Model
Martha Wells Says Humanity Still Far from True Artificial Intelligence
Nvidia Becomes World’s First Four‑Trillion‑Dollar Company Amid AI Boom
EU Delays Retaliatory Tariffs Amid New U.S. Threats on Imports
Trump Proposes Supplying Arms to Ukraine Through NATO Allies
US Opens First Rare Earth Mine in Over 70 Years in Wyoming
Bitcoin Reaches New Milestone of $116,000
Severe Heatwave Claims 2,300 Lives Across Europe
Declining Beer Consumption Signals Cultural Shift in Germany
Emails Leaked: How Passenger Luggage Became a Side Income for Airport Workers
Polish MEP: “Dear Leftists - China is laughing at you, Russia is laughing, India is laughing”
Western Europe Records Hottest June on Record
BRICS Expands Membership with Indonesia and Ten New Partner Countries
Elon Musk Founds a Party Following a Poll on X: "You Wanted It – You Got It!"
China’s Central Bank Consults European Peers on Low-Rate Strategies
France Requests Airlines to Cut Flights at Paris Airports Amid Planned Air Traffic Controller Strike
Poland Implements Border Checks Amid Growing Migration Tensions
Emirates Airline Expands Market Share with New $20 Million Campaign
Amazon Reaches Milestone with Deployment of One Millionth Robot
Yulia Putintseva Calls for Spectator Ejection at Wimbledon Over Safety Concerns
House Oversight Committee Subpoenas Former Jill Biden Aide Amid Investigation into Alleged Concealment of President Biden's Cognitive Health
×