Confusion after MEP releases 'peace dove' from bag in European parliament

A member of the European parliament released a white dove in the parliamentary chamber on Wednesday, in what he claimed was a gesture of peace.

Miroslav Radačovský, an MEP from the Slovak Patriot party, made a short speech in what he said was his 'last intervention' in parliament. He wished Europe and the world peace, before releasing the bird from a bag around his waist. 'Let's let this dove unite all of us. Let this dove, a symbol of peace … let us realise that what we need most is really peace,' he said.

A French Green MEP said the gesture was a violation of parliamentary rules. 'What are you going to do now to get this animal back?' asked Caroline Roose. 'Where is animal welfare in this speaker's gesture? I find this absolutely unacceptable.'

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[red_amoguss]

*releases dove*

We did it Patrick, we saved Europe!

[hzting]

His gesture of peace immediately triggered conflict 😂

[jankxyard]

"May this dove fly in peace over all Europe"

*dove flies 5m, lands on a table and poops on it*

[owenb]

"Can you catch it as well?"
Lol not my problem

[THYB]

I like how the bird took his seat in the parliament without hesitation. He's taking his job as a politician very serious.

[rioforce]

The switcher operator and camera man NAILED IT with the shot of the dove. Man. Probably the most excitement in this job in years.

[outtoxicated]

"Let's let this dove fly above all of Europe"

Dove *immediately lands*

[tagamag]

Next time, he will release a lion to talk about bravery, strength, and valour.

[altafkalam]

Bet the few seconds where he put his hand inside the bag was pretty tense for everyone.

[sethleoric]

This feels like something out of a comedy series.

[EATSLEEPDRIVE]

I love how the dove immediately just takes a seat in Parliament

[Zedeezia]

She mentions the animals welfare while she is completely denying the doves new position as a cabinet member. Equal dove rights.🤣

[FGIII]

“Can you catch it as well?” Best part of the video 😂

[progyandas]

That green party lady looking at the dove while speaking totally cracked me up ....this looks like a satirical episode of family guy lol .

[viborimo]

this is something Michael Scott from the office would do thinking he saved the world, the guy should have said something like "with this generous offering I grant You everlasting peace, You are welcome"

[familiahidalgovalverde]

Congressman Dove, please stop flying around and take your seat!

[tacituskilgore]

No matter where you are politics is a circus

[pragadoyoutube]

multiple elements make this unique: His tone of voice, his gestures, the way he pulls a bag out of nowhere and pulls the dove from inside, the dove flying for 5 seconds then landing on the desk while the woman distances herself in disgust, the parliament with mostly empty seats

We're living in a sandbox simulation and whoever's playing it is having fun

[victormarcus]

🕊️"thank you colleague, Peace, all of Europe needs peace."

[artinyyk]

This is just unhinged.

“Now for my final trick… My white dove of chaos.” *flees*