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 András Baka, President of Hungary, at the 20 August National Day State Honours Ceremony
Honourable Madam Speaker,
Honourable Prime Minister,
Distinguished Honourees,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
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.
The Speaker of the National Assembly calls the leaders of the Government and the parliamentary parties to a meeting
The extreme heatwave affecting Hungary, the critically low water levels in the Danube, the resulting need to shut down the nuclear power plant, and the Level 3 water restrictions in force in several localities have created an exceptional situation that requires coordinated and immediate action.
The Speaker of the National Assembly held talks at Sándor Palace
The Speaker of the National Assembly, who is temporarily exercising the duties and powers of the Head of State, held talks with the former President of Hungary at Sándor Palace.
Following the meeting between Ágnes Forsthoffer and Dr Tamás Sulyok, the Speaker of the National Assembly met with staff at Sándor Palace during a staff meeting.
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.
“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.
Opening of the exhibition "Székelys – Patterns of Heritage " at the Museum of Ethnography
In the third part of Áron Tamási's rightly popular novel, upon arriving at the port, Ábel, who is travelling to America, must report his affiliation. He admits that he is indeed Székely. When asked, “What kind of nation is the Székely?” he replies, “Hungarian, but even better.”
I cordially welcome the management, experts and staff of the Museum of Ethnography, the members of the museums in Hungary and Szeklerland, the museologists and historians, the outstanding experts whose quality work has contributed to this unique exhibition, and all the guests of today's opening ceremony!
The President of Hungary honoured the victims of the Holocaust in Auschwitz
Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, paid a private visit to the memorial museum created at the site of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration and extermination camp.
The Hungarian Head of State bowed his head and placed flowers of respect at the Wall of Death, where thousands of people were shot dead. He then lit a candle in memory of the Hungarian victims of the Holocaust at Camp I, and then at the Hungarian-language memorial plaque at Camp II, Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Arraiolos Summit in Krakow
Hungary is serving Europe and its citizens responsibly, said President of Hungary Dr. Tamás Sulyok at a press conference following the Arraiolos Group Summit in Krakow on Friday.
Hungary and Poland are linked by a historical relationship going back a thousand years, the President said, stressing that Hungary is also connected to Europe by similarly close ties.
The Head of State met with the President of the Integrity Authority
Dr. Tamás Sulyok hosted the President of the Integrity Authority, Ferenc Pál Biró, at Sándor Palace. The Integrity Authority is an autonomous public administration body dedicated to the prevention and detection of fraud, conflicts of interest and wrongdoing involving EU funds. The Authority is committed to protecting the EU's financial interests and ensuring sound financial management. According to the Authority's head, its core tasks are prevention and transparency, including in the area of public procurement.
Dr. Ákos Kozma, Commissioner for Fundamental Rights, hosted by the President of Hungary
Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, received Dr. Ákos Kozma, Commissioner for Fundamental Rights, at Sándor Palace. The Commissioner is responsible for protecting fundamental rights and ensuring that the activities of public authorities do not infringe people's constitutional rights. The Office of the Commissioner for Fundamental Rights is particularly concerned with the protection of the rights of nationalities, future generations, people with disabilities and children.
Dr Tamás Sulyok welcomed the President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union
President of Hungary Dr. Tamás Sulyok received Dr. Tulia Ackson, President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union and Speaker of the House of the United Republic of Tanzania, who is on an official visit to Hungary, for a working dinner. The President of Hungary stressed that Hungary has been a member of the IPU since its foundation 135 years ago, a supporter of the promotion of the SDGs to parliaments and one of the developers of these goals.
Visit of Kazakh Speaker Jerlan Kosanov to Sándor Palace
Dr. Tamás Sulyok received the Speaker of the Kazakh Parliament, Jerlan Kosanov, at Sándor Palace.
The President of Hungary stressed that the Central Asian country is an important strategic partner for Hungary, and we support regular summits between EU and Central Asian leaders.
During the meeting, economic and financial cooperation between the two countries, energy security, water governance and opportunities for the training of specialists were discussed.
Dr. Tamás Sulyok received the Congolese Head of State
The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, who is on an official visit to Budapest, was received by Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, at Sándor Palace. Félix-Antione Tshisekedi is the first Congolese Head of State to visit Hungary.
The bilateral meeting took place in the context of the Opening to the South policy and the Africa Strategy, which aims to renew Hungary's relations with sub-Saharan countries and to conclude mutually beneficial partnership agreements.
The President of Hungary met with the Director-General of the World Intellectual Property Organisation
Daren Tang and Tamás Sulyok discussed, among other issues, the growing importance of intellectual property in global economic competition.
They discussed how the challenges of the digital age, particularly the rise of artificial intelligence, are impacting the protection of intellectual works
Strong intellectual property rights encourage the development of new ideas and technologies and make a country attractive to capital and investment. Hungary excels in these areas.
Speech by Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, at the opening of the Fourth Hungarian Law Book Salon
"Only on the basis of pure concepts can human betterment develop."
Distinguished Rector!
Dear Mr. President!
Ladies and Gentlemen!
I would like to welcome all of you with a thought from István Széchenyi on the occasion of the presentation of the Grand and Audience Prizes of the Fourth Hungarian Law Book Salon.