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European Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi was caught saying "how many idiots are still left" in Hungarian.

Video. Outrage as Enlargement Commissioner is caught calling MEPs 'idiots'

Updated: 15/02/2023 - 16:34 GMT+1

Olivér Várhelyi was heard asking "how many idiots are still left?" during a Q&A session with lawmakers.

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