"I am disgusted by the whole thing" – István Verebes spoke out about the opening of the agent files

István Verebes expressed his discontent regarding the timing and manner of the release of agent files in a podcast, criticizing the decision to publish them on the anniversary of the 1956 revolution's suppression. He highlighted the potential for errors in the documents and shared his father's experience with similar files. Verebes also reached out to friends mentioned in the files, emphasizing the need for responsible handling of such sensitive information. He criticized the government's personnel policies, suggesting they should include experienced professionals from the previous opposition and even from Fidesz. Regarding the dismissal of Szilveszter Ókovács from the Hungarian State Opera, he acknowledged Ókovács's achievements but deemed the manner of his removal inappropriate, calling for more humane communication from the government.