Szilveszter Ókovács does not accept his dismissal, he is going to court over Zoltán Tarr's decision.

Szilveszter Ókovács, dismissed from the Hungarian State Opera, plans to sue Minister Zoltán Tarr over his termination. He claims the ministry's allegations regarding his salary and bonuses are unfounded. Ókovács argues that the additional payments were for specific tasks due to a lack of a music director. He also defends his salary, stating it was lower than reported and that he had taken on extra responsibilities to promote the Opera. He asserts that the ministry's interference has hindered operations at the Opera, including halting contracts with conductors. Ókovács emphasizes his commitment to the institution despite the challenges he faced.