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.
Speech delivered in Munich by Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, on Memorial Day for Deportation of Ethnic Germans from Hungary
There have been a few turbulent centuries in the history of Europe, but I think we can all agree that the 20th century was one of the most terrible of them all. It is often said that time heals all wounds.
I can agree with this statement only if the passage of time does not mean forgetting, but rather an enduring commitment to learning from what has happened and to stand stronger together because of it. We share a solemn responsibility: to confront the
Speech by Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, at the Waldlager Memorial Centre in Mühldorf am Inn
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I greet you today at a place of profound sorrow. This land bears witness to unimaginable suffering. Here, the human dignity of my fellow citizens was utterly disregarded. With deep sorrow in my heart, I remember the thousands of Hungarian Jews, and all those fellow human beings, who fell victim to the inhuman Nazi dictatorship in this region. The lives that were destroyed cannot be forgotten, nor can they ever be replaced.
Announcement from Sándor Palace
Sándor Palace issues the following statement in connection with Government Decree 15/2026. (II. 3.) on municipal solidarity contributions due to the spread of misinformation regarding the constitutional role of the President of Hungary:
A statement widely circulated in the press claimed to offer a professional recommendation, arguing that “in the matter of the government decree, the President of Hungary, as guardian of the constitutional order, should have acted and referred the issue to the Constitutional Court”.
Press release from Sándor Palace
President of Hungary Dr. Tamás Sulyok will attend the opening ceremony of the 25th Winter Olympic Games in Milan.
Accompanied by First Lady Zsuzsanna Nagy, the Head of State will attend the opening ceremony at the invitation of the Olympic Movement, watch sporting events of Hungarian interest, visit the Olympic Village in Milan, and meet with the Hungarian team's competitors and supporting staff.
Fifteen Hungarian athletes represent our country at the Milan–Cortina Games.
Statement from Sándor Palace
The President of Hungary hosted Chile's President-Elect, elected in December, at Sándor Palace.
During the meeting, Dr. Tamás Sulyok praised the 101 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. He emphasised that despite the geographical distance between Hungary and Chile, the two countries are connected by fundamental values rooted in their shared Christian heritage, such as the protection of family and its central role in society.
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.
"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.
Exclusive interview with Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, for Tények
- Mr. President, thank you for receiving us. On behalf of TV2, we consider it a great honour that you are giving your first major television interview to us.
Thank you for having me on your show, and a warm welcome to our viewers.
My meetings in Békés were highly rewarding - Interview with Katalin Novák
I found my meetings in Békés very rewarding, and I trust that I was not the only one who felt this way - said Katalin Novák, President of Hungary, in an interview with our newspaper - the Békés Megyei Hírlap - about the three days she spent in our county at the end of January. During our conversation, we discussed how to motivate young people to settle in the region, spoke about the war in Ukraine and this year's elections, and why she declared 2024 the Year of Getting Active.
Heads of State meet on Hungarian–Polish Friendship Day in Przemyśl and Budapest
On the occasion of Hungarian-Polish Friendship Day, the Hungarian President, visiting Poland, was received by Polish Head of State Karol Nawrocki with a military salute in front of the Town Hall in Przemyśl. In his press statement following the plenary session, Dr. Tamás Sulyok emphasised that Hungarian-Polish friendship is based on a shared historical destiny and is a value that transcends the political situation of the day. “Hungarian-Polish friendship is a special relationship dating back several centuries, nourished by a shared historical destiny and Christian roots.”
Dr. Tamás Sulyok met with alumni members at this year’s gathering of the Harvard Club of Hungary
Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, was the patron of the Harvard CEE Retreat, a gathering of Harvard alumni from Central and Eastern Europe.
The aim of the event was to strengthen academic, intellectual and personal ties, as well as to reinforce the role of the Harvard community in the region’s academic, social and public life.
The President of Argentina pays a visit to Sándor Palace
Javier Milei became the first Argentine Head of State to visit Budapest, where he was received by Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, at Sándor Palace.
The Hungarian Head of State emphasised: ‘The independent decision-making of nations strengthens stability and cooperation based on mutual respect.’
During their talks, they agreed on the importance of representing and asserting national interests on the international stage and in multilateral forums.
László Bölöni receives a state award
László Bölöni, a footballer who won the European Cup as a player, represented the Romanian national team, and later became a renowned head coach, received the Gold Medal of Merit from the President of Hungary on 19 March at the Sándor Palace. Dr Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, highlighted in his laudatory speech that during his career László Bölöni had evolved from player to internationally recognised coach, achieving significant success in several countries and becoming a defining figure in European football for decades.
Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, attends the 35th anniversary conference of the Hungarian Competition Authority
In his opening address at the conference organised by the Hungarian Competition Authority, the Head of State emphasised that “the Competition Authority plays an indispensable role in the domestic legal system, safeguarding fair competition and taking action against market abuses”.
President Dr. Tamás Sulyok pointed out: “The Competition Authority is an institution whose work yields tangible results and which has made a significant contribution to the enforcement of fair competition in Hungary.”
The Head of State appoints the President of the Hungarian Competition Authority
Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, appointed Csaba Balázs Rigó as President of the Hungarian Competition Authority, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.
According to the Head of State’s decision, the appointment takes effect on 15 April 2026 and is for a term of six years.
The Head of State wished the new President of the Competition Authority every success in his work.
Reception for custodians of military tradition at Sándor Palace
Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, received custodians of military tradition at Sándor Palace, who, through their dedicated work, help ensure that the values and historical heritage of Hungary’s past remain accessible and tangible for future generations.
They preserve with passion and respect everything that connects the Hungarian people to their shared past and their nation.
Promotions and appointments to the rank of general at Sándor Palace
On the occasion of our national holiday, President of Hungary Dr. Tamás Sulyok – on a recommendation by the Minister of Defence and with effect from 14 February 2026
– promoted Major General Sándor Fucsku, Hungary’s former military attaché in Berlin, to the rank of Lieutenant General.
Historic visit to Kézdivásárhely on the Day Hungarian Freedom and Unity
“15 March is the celebration of freedom and the unity of the Hungarian people,” emphasised Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, on 15 March 2026 in Kézdivásárhely at the ceremony marking the anniversary of the 1848–49 Revolution and War of Independence in . In his address, the Head of State highlighted that on this day, Hungarians living in different parts of the world “speak with one voice and think as one” under the national colours. A shared past and shared values unite the Hungarian people, regardless of where they live.
National flag-raising ceremony in front of the Parliament Building on 15 March
In the presence of Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, the Hungarian national flag was raised with military honours on the morning of 15 March 2026 in Budapest, on Kossuth Lajos Square, in front of the Parliament Building.
Lieutenant General Gábor Böröndi, Chief of the Defence Staff, also attended the ceremony.
The event featured performances by the Hungarian Defence Forces Central Band and the Honour Guard of the 32nd Guard Regiment.