Controversy in Metz. “You are not going to pee in your panties.”

The primary deputy mayor of Metz induced an outcry by making a sexist comment to an elected opposition member.

The municipal council of Metz had an eventful session on Thursday following a sexist comment addressed by the primary deputy mayor to an elected member of the opposition. “You aren’t going to pee in your panties”, launched in full dialogue Khalifé Khalifé to the elected socialist Charlotte Picard. These remarks instantly provoked the indignation of members of the opposition, as reported by our colleagues from TF1info.

Whereas Charlotte Picard requested him to apologize, the primary deputy mayor even took the chance to placed on a layer: “You excuse me, however she fell so properly”. The elected representatives of the opposition then left the corridor of the municipal council in an indication of assist for his or her colleague.

With a purpose to put out the hearth, Khalifé Khalifé ended up apologizing to the elected socialist: “I’m sorry, Madame Picard, if my phrases offended you. It wasn’t to belittle you, not to mention insult you. I renew my apologies.” The opposition group lastly resumed its place within the room and the session was in a position to finish peacefully.