The resigning Minister of Culture, Demeter Andras, stated that he has addressed the prosecutors, requesting that they verify the recording that appeared in the public space.

The resigning Minister of Culture, Demeter Andras, announced on Tuesday evening that he requested prosecutors to verify a recording that appeared in the public space, in which it seems that offensive terms are used regarding national interest. Andras denies the accusations and claims that the recording was made in a private group, complaining of a violation of privacy. He stated that he filed a complaint with the Prosecutor's Office for the violation of rights provided by the civil code. The resigning minister believes he was a victim of manipulation, emphasizing that the discussion took place in a private setting and that his statements were taken out of context.

He also mentioned that the current political situation, with a government lacking full powers, contributes to the tensions surrounding him. Demeter Andras decided to resign from the position of Minister of Culture following the scandal generated by the recording.