József Szájer is a Hungarian politician and a member of the Fidesz party, which is led by Viktor Orbán. He served as a member of the European Parliament from 2004 until 2020, where he focused on issues related to law and justice, as well as European integration. In December 2020, Szájer gained international attention when he was caught attending a party that violated COVID-19 restrictions in Belgium. This incident led to his resignation from the European Parliament and sparked discussions about political accountability and public health measures in Hungary and beyond.