Szilveszter Ókovács's "lifebuoy" has put many in serious trouble, now they would investigate it.

The Hungarian State Opera launched the Opera Lifebuoy Program in 2020 to support artists affected by the pandemic, funded by over 500 million HUF from the state. Artists received advances against future performances, but fulfillment depended on the Opera's requests. Concerns arose when an artist reported being unable to perform and facing demands for repayment with significant interest, jeopardizing their livelihood. The SZIDOSZ union has sought legal clarity on the program's funding conditions and the handling of reclaimed funds. They urge affected artists to come forward to address the situation and ensure the program fulfills its original purpose of providing security for artists.