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.
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.
Speech delivered in Pirna by Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, on Memorial Day for Deportation of Ethnic Germans from Hungary
Honourable Prime Minister!
Honourable Assembly!
Dear German Friends!
Eighty years ago, German men, women, and families were expelled from Hungary almost overnight. In three waves, more than 200,000 souls were torn from their homes and from our common homeland. They were my compatriots. They were respected citizens of our country.
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.
Statement from Sándor Palace regarding the documents relating to the decision known as the “pardon case”
The President of Hungary has fully supported the investigation into the pardon decision, known as the “pardon case” and referenced under KEH/2787-6/2023, from the outset. As stated in Sándor Palace’s statement of 19 May 2026, the President is prepared to cooperate with the Government to ensure that the public receives an accurate picture of the case, a matter which sparked widespread public outrage.
Statement from Sándor Palace
Sándor Palace announced the publication of the documents relating to the former President’s decision in the so-called “pardon case” (KEH/2787-6/2023). In accordance with the Prime Minister’s initiative and in view of the significant public interest, the documents will be made public. Upon official request, Sándor Palace will also, in accordance with the law, hand over to the Government’s representative the documents available at the Office of Sándor Palace.
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.
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.
Building blocks of hope - Dr. Tamás Sulyok at the jubilee celebration of the Piarist Order
310 years ago, the Piarist Order, active in the spirit of "Pietas et litterae", i.e. "piety and science", raised the flag in Hungary. The first schools were founded in Vác, Kecskemét, as well as in Pest, Szeged and Veszprém.
The celebration took place in the renovated monastery building of the Piarist Lookout Centre in Vác, where church and state leaders met with Piarist fathers and alumni to mark the anniversary.
An extraordinary team - Hungarian Special Olympians took their oath at Sándor Palace
With a solemn oath-taking ceremony, the Hungarian Special Olympics Team set off for the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games. At the touching event held at Sándor Palace, President Tamás Sulyok welcomed the nine athletes and their eleven chaperones, acknowledging their perseverance and determination.
Csángó Ball – For the preservation of our communities and cultural heritage, wholeheartedly
The 28th Csángó Ball, being the special event it is, attracted a large audience this year again. The extraordinary atmosphere was felt by both young and old, by Csángó Hungarians and those interested in Hungarian culture.
A resident of Szeged and a Szeged lawyer – a member of the local community - Dr. Tamás Sulyok at the ceremony of the Szeged Bar Association
Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, who attended the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Szeged Bar Association, also spoke about his personal connection to the Bar in his welcome speech.
The Head of State said that, as a former lawyer from Szeged, he was returning home and felt a part of the local community himself.