Address by Dr András Baka, President of Hungary, at the opening ceremony of the 9th International Congress of Hungarian Studies
Distinguished Congress, Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is my great pleasure to welcome you all to the opening of the IX International Congress of Hungarian Studies. Throughout the several decades of the congress’s history, it has become a cherished tradition for the incumbent President of Hungary to serve as patron of this prestigious academic event. At the beginning of my term of office, I am honoured to continue this tradition, thereby also expressing the Hungarian State’s appreciation for the international community of Hungarian studies.
Speech by Dr András Baka, President of Hungary, on 20 August 2026 on M1 Public Television
My fellow Hungarians,
On 20 August, we commemorate the founding of the Hungarian state by Saint Stephen - a recognition that a country’s future is shaped not only by its leaders, but also by strong, enduring institutions.
Today, we too must build such institutions: institutions that serve not the powers of the day, but the citizens of our country. For the quality of a state is ultimately reflected in how well the institutions function that its citizens encounter in their everyday lives.
Public service media is one such institution.
Speech by Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, on the occasion of the inaugural session of the new National Assembly
Honourable Members of the National Assembly!
Dear Compatriots!
For a thousand years, we have lived as a nation with its own state. For a thousand years, our nation has been determined - and capable - of shaping its own life. As far as any community can, we have done everything in our power to take our fate into our own hands. We have done so both in times of good fortune and in times of hardship; sometimes with success, sometimes with setbacks. Yet we have never relinquished our right to make our own decisions.
Statement from Sándor Palace
András Baka, President of Hungary, received Dr István Lajtár, Deputy Prosecutor General, at the Presidential Palace.
The meeting was initiated by the Head of State, as the term of office of Prosecutor General Dr Gábor Bálint Nagy comes to an end today following his resignation. The President of Hungary shall nominate a candidate for the position of Prosecutor General to the National Assembly.
Statement from Sándor Palace - Dr András Baka takes office as President of Hungary
President of Hungary Dr Andras Baka took office on 19 August 2026.
Statement by the Sándor Palace on certain current issues concerning the constitutional duties of the President of the Republic
The President of the Republic – true to his oath of office – performs his duties in accordance with the Fundamental Law currently in force, as do the members of the Government and the National Assembly.
In the wake of the parliamentary elections on April 12, statements made by the ruling party and the prime minister have made it clear that a new political demand has been formulated to redefine the role of the president of the republic.
The President of Hungary at the 130th Anniversary Gala of the Hungarian Olympic Committee
Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, greeted the Olympic community celebrating the 130th anniversary of the Hungarian Olympic Committee at the Museum of Fine Arts.
In his speech, the Head of State stated: "For us Hungarians, sport is a real community-building force, as knowledge, enthusiasm and passion are passed on from generation to generation”.
According to the President, the founding of the Hungarian Olympic Committee 130 years ago created a national resource that has given and continues to give Hungarian sport a strong foundation and sense of confidence.
According to President Sulyok, the Szeged Cathedral and Dome Square represent a special value in the life and thought of the nation
At the unveiling of the stele marking the declaration of the Szeged Cathedral and the square as a national memorial on the 150th anniversary of the birth of Kuno Klebelsberg, Dr. Tamás Sulyok stated that "The sky-high Cathedral and the huge square have grown dear to our hearts, the hearts of the people of Szeged." The square embodies sacredness, science and culture all at once. The height of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Hungary commands respect.
Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, visited the Laser Research Centre in Szeged
Dr. Tamás Sulyok, Head of State, speaking at an event organised by the Research Students Movement, of which he is the patron, told young people visiting the ELI-ALPS Laser Research Centre in Szeged that "the Szeged Research Centre is the driving force behind the development of laser technology".
"The future is born here," emphasised Dr. Tamás Sulyok, adding that Hungary is proud that ELI-ALPS operates in our country and that scientists from many countries around the world come here to conduct their research projects.
“Neither democracy nor the rule of law can be based on threats.” – Interview with Dr. Tamás Sulyok in the German political science journal ’Cicero’
Mr. President, do you feel at home in your role as the Hungarian Head of State?
To be President of Hungary, to serve and represent every Hungarian citizen, is a tremendous honour – perhaps the greatest any Hungarian can receive. It is a responsible and undoubtedly very rewarding role, though naturally one that comes with its own challenges.
"Even the appearance of solutions that do not respect the rule of law must be avoided" - Interview with Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary
Have you ever regretted a decision you made?
I cannot recall any decision that I have regretted. At most, such things may have occurred in minor, everyday matters. The past becomes part of life. I generally focus more on the present than the past, and I am shaping the future through my plans.
In one of your first interviews as head of state, you said you didn’t hesitate for long when you were asked to become President of Hungary. Have you not regretted your decision?
"Every Hungarian feels with you and stands with you" – interview with Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, by Kárpátalja
As Advent 2025 drew to a close, Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, addressed the Hungarian community in Transcarpathia, as he gave an exclusive interview to Karolina Darcsi, Editor-in-Chief of the weekly newspaper Kárpátalja, and Mihály K. Debreceni, Editor-in-Chief of TV21 Ungvár and correspondent for Hungary’s public media in Transcarpathia. The conversation touched on the urgent need for peace, Hungary's assistance, the case of József Sebestyén, and the superhuman work of Hungarian interest groups in Transcarpathia.
Dr. Tamás Sulyok hosted the Commissioner for Education Rights
Dr. Lajos Aáry-Tamás was received by Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, at Sándor Palace.
During his visit, the Commissioner for Education Rights summarised the current tasks of the office, and reported on the proceedings awaiting redress and the method of processing them.
Appointment ceremony for the new Governor of the National Bank of Hungary at Sándor Palace
On a proposal by the Prime Minister, Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, appointed Mihály Varga Governor of the National Bank of Hungary.
According to the presidential resolution, the appointment will last for a period of six years, starting on 4 March 2025.
The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Speaker of the Hungarian Parliament László Kövér and Minister of the Chancellery Gergely Gulyás.
150 years of service to law – A jubilee year in the history of the Budapest Bar Association
"When someone enters this building, the citadel of the Hungarian legal profession, whether or not they are a member of the profession, they immediately know that they are in a special place." - These were the words of the President of Hungary, Tamás Sulyok, when he greeted the guests at the ceremony marking the 150th anniversary of the Budapest Bar Association.
The Timeless Heritage Children and Youth Folk Dance Anthology is a true success story
President of Hungary Dr. Tamás Sulyok was delighted to accept the honour of serving as the chief patron of the 35th Anniversary Gala of the Heritage National Children and Youth Folk Art Association.
22 dance ensembles presented their dance choreographies at the Erkel Theatre. All regions of Hungary were represented, and more than fifty Csángó children and young folk dancers and singers participated from Gyimes.
The historic importance and responsibility of the legal profession
The ceremonial session of the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Pest County Bar Association was held at the Royal Castle in Gödöllő.
The event, which focused on the historical roots, responsibilities and challenges of the legal profession, was also attended by President of Hungary Tamás Sulyok. One of the central themes of the event was the evolution of the legal profession, with a special focus on the year 1875, marking a turning point in Hungarian legal history.
Inseparable - Representatives of autochtonous nationalities at Sándor Palace
Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, hosted the representatives of Hungary’s nationalities at Sándor Palace.
In his speech to the representatives of the Bulgarian, Greek, Croatian, Polish, German, Armenian, Roma, Romanian, Ruthenian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian, Ukrainian minorities, the Head of State declared that nationalities are inseparable from Hungary, and their communities are inseparable from the Hungarian nation.
For mutual cooperation – Hungary’s Head of State received the President of the National Assembly of Pakistan
President of Hungary Dr. Tamás Sulyok hosted Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan, at Sándor Palace.
The main topic of the meeting between the Hungarian Head of State and the Pakistani Speaker was the strengthening of economic cooperation between the two countries, with a special focus on developments in the fields of energy, agriculture, food, railways, water and defence.
The Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme is the flagship of our bilateral education relations, enabling numerous Pakistani students to study in Hungary.
The future of Hungarian culture and art – President of the Hungarian Academy of Arts at Sándor Palace
Attila Turi, President of the Hungarian Academy of Arts, was received by Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, at Sándor Palace.
At the meeting, the President of the Academy, which is structured around the concept of self-government, informed the Head of State about the current affairs and future plans of the public body, concerning the support and showcasing of Hungarian culture and art, as well as the representation of Hungarian artists.
Appointment ceremony for a State Secretary at Sándor Palace
Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, on the proposal of the Prime Minister, appointed Dr. Tamás Pilz State Secretary for Public Administration of the Ministry of Justice, with effect from 1 February 2025.
The swearing-in ceremony at Sándor Palace was attended by Dr. Bence Tuzson, Minister of Justice, and Dr. Róbert Répássy, Deputy Minister.
The Head of State wished the appointee success and productivity in his new role.
„A crime truly succeeds when it is forgotten” - Remembering the victims of communism
On 25 February, the Victims of Communism Memorial Day, we remember the 750,000 Hungarians who were deported to Soviet forced labour camps, the tens of thousands of people who were imprisoned from the 1950s onwards, and the close to a thousand of our compatriots who were executed under the communist dictatorship.
The suffering and pain of the prisoners of the GULAG, the detainees of the internment camps in Tiszalök, Kazincbarcika, Kistarcsa, Hortobágy and Tiszafüred, and the prisoners of the Recsk camp are indelible in our memory.