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 Head of State visits the Hungarian community in Árpádhon, Louisiana
Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, paid a visit to the Hungarian community in Árpádhon, Louisiana. According to the Head of State, Árpádhon, located near New Orleans and founded by Hungarians in 1896, is a special place for Hungarians. Many descendants of the Hungarian settlers, who once mainly grew strawberries, still live here today; they run a museum and organise the annual Hungarian festival, organised by the Árpádhon Hungarian Settlement Cultural Association.
Hungarian history and Hungarian future in Cleveland
The programme for President Tamás Sulyok’s visit to the United States focused on the nation’s cultural heritage, strengthening Diaspora communities, and nurturing Hungarian identity and historical memory.
The Hungarian Museum, founded in 1985 by an enthusiastic group of Hungarians in Cleveland, is still run entirely by volunteers in the city. The President of Hungary saw on site that the institution now houses a library of over 8,000 volumes, a significant ethnographic and fine arts collection, and archival materials, and regularly hosts professional lectures and cultural shows.
Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, met with the Hungarian community in Cleveland, Ohio
During his visit to Cleveland, the President emphasised at the joint ceremony on 15 March that Hungarian communities in the United States create value for America while also strengthening the reputation of the Hungarian people. Referring to the long history of the Hungarian community in Cleveland, he highlighted that they serve as an example for other Diaspora communities as well.
The Hungarian Head of State visited the birthplace of American constitutionalism
Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, travelled to Philadelphia, the cradle of the American Constitution. It was in this historic city that the document was born which, 250 years ago, ushered in a new era in the history of modern democracy and continues to define the political system of the United States to this day.
The Head of State visited the National Constitution Center, where he viewed an exhibition detailing the process of the adoption of the US Constitution.
Visit by Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, to Hungarian communities in the US
Dr. Tamás Sulyok travelled to the United States to visit the Hungarian communities there.
As part of his efforts to maintain active contact with Hungarians living abroad, the President has so far visited the Hungarian communities in Transylvania, the Felvidék, the Mura Region, Croatia and Vojvodina, as well as the Diaspora communities in Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, Scotland and Austria.
On this occasion, the Head of State visited the largest Hungarian communities overseas in the United States of America.
UN Deputy Secretary-General at Sándor Palace
Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, hosted Tshilidzi Marwala, UN Deputy Secretary-General and Rector of the United Nations University, at Sándor Palace.
During the meeting, the parties reviewed future opportunities for the development and application of artificial intelligence, with particular regard to safeguards for cultural identity, human dignity and fundamental rights.
The talks also addressed plans for a new research and development knowledge centre in Kőszeg, Vas County, which would provide infrastructure for the local institute of the United Nations University.
Remembering physicist and volunteer artillery officer Győző Zemplén in Asiago
President of Hungary Dr. Tamás Sulyok unveiled a memorial to Győző Zemplén, a volunteer artillery officer and theoretical physicist of outstanding knowledge, in Asiago, a town in northern Italy that was a theatre of war during World War I.
The President of Hungary attended the closing ceremony of the 25th Winter Olympic Games
Dr. Tamás Sulyok was invited by the International Olympic Movement to attend the Closing Ceremony in Verona. The Head of State was accompanied by First Lady Zsuzsanna Nagy, to express their respect and appreciation for the achievements of Hungarian athletes.
Dr. Tamás Sulyok held discussions on peace at the Vatican
The Hungarian Head of State was received in a private audience by Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican. During the meeting, which lasted more than half an hour, the parties reviewed developments in the international situation, with particular regard to conflict zones and opportunities for promoting peace. The President of Hungary emphasised Hungary's commitment to the peaceful resolution of conflicts around the world and highlighted the importance of Christian values and the role of family.
Jókai 200 Memorial Year – Closing Gala Ceremony at the Papp László Sports Arena
President of Hungary Dr. Tamás Sulyok opened the closing gala ceremony of the series of events organised to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Mór Jókai.
"In Mór Jókai, we have a Hungarian literary giant. Jókai had no capacity to be unhappy, because he remained cheerful in every situation," said the Head of State, adding, "Jókai was a novelist who sat down at his desk every day and, drawing on his soaring imagination, created novels and prose works in his own handwriting."