European Parliament President Roberta Metsola halted "Bella Ciao" chants being sang towards Hungary's Viktor Orbàn on Wednesday morning, during a European Parliament plenary session.

As the Hungarian Prime Minister ended his speech inside the chamber, a number in attendance began clapping and singing the famous "Bella Ciao" chant, temporarily stalling the proceedings in the process.

After around 20 seconds of this chanting, Metsola exerted her role as European Parliament President, stating that "This is not the Eurovision," in order to stop the disruption. Visibly stifling a laugh, Metsola demanded present officials to "respect the dignity of this House" as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was next to take the floor and speak.

Orbàn had just presented Hungary's priorities for its Presidency over the Council of the European Union when this scene erupted in Strasbourg. Hungary holds this EU Presidency till the end of 2024.

"Bella Ciao" is an Italian song that originated from Italian resistance fighters in their fight against Nazi Germany's occupying troops during the Second World War.

Hungary's Orbàn is the leader of the right-wing Fidesz party in Hungarian government - the Hungarian Prime Minister has faced many criticisms throughout the years over his political beliefs.