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.
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.
President Tamás Sulyok’s reply to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán regarding the European Court of Justice ruling on the Child Protection Act
Honourable Prime Minister!
In response to the points set out in your letter concerning your position on the judgment of the European Court of Justice finding that certain provisions of Act LXXIX of 2021, entitled "Act on stricter action against paedophile offenders and on the amendment of certain laws for the protection of children" are incompatible with obligations arising under European Union law, I wish to reaffirm that there is a full national consensus on the need to ensure strict legal protection of children's right to healthy physical, mental and moral development.
President prays for the beatification of József Mindszenty
Dr. Tamás Sulyok attended the Holy Mass of the National Mindszenty Penitential Pilgrimage at the Basilica of Esztergom, then lit a memorial candle at the Cardinal’s grave. Every year, the pilgrimage involves prayers for the beatification of the late Cardinal.
Ambassadorial letters of credence ceremony
Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, received ambassadorial letters of credence at Sándor Palace
- from Her Excellency Teresita de Jesús Vicente Sotolongo, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Cuba,
- His Excellency Park Chul-min, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea,
- His Excellency Nyamtseren Enkhtaivan, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia,
Statement from Sándor Palace regarding the decision adopted by the Holy Crown Council
The President of Hungary supported the proposal to move the Holy Crown to the Plenary Chamber of the Parliament Building for the swearing-in ceremony of the Members of Parliament; however, the Holy Crown Council ultimately did not approve the proposal.
Negotiations to prepare for the Inaugural Session of the new National Assembly have begun
Following talks on 15 April with the leaders of the parties entering parliament, at the request of Head of State Dr. Tamás Sulyok, negotiations to prepare for the Inaugural Session of the new National Assembly began on 17 April at the Parliament Building. In keeping with tradition, the discussions laying the foundations for the official work of the newly formedpParliament were opened by the Director-General of Sándor Palace and chaired by the Director-General of the Office of the National Assembly.
The Head of State received the leaders of the parties entering parliament
Following the general election for Members of the National Assembly, one of the Head of State’s key constitutional duties is to convene the Inaugural Session of the new National Assembly. To this end, Dr. Tamás Sulyok initiated immediate dialogue with the leaders of the parties entering parliament.
Press statement by Dr. Tamás Sulyok following the close of polling in the 2026 parliamentary elections
My Fellow Hungarians!
Ladies and Gentlemen!
Since the spring of 1990, when the first free elections were held following the change of regime, we have today held democratic parliamentary elections in Hungary for the tenth time. Hungarian citizens with the right to vote, both in Hungary and abroad – at polling stations in the country, at diplomatic missions, and by postal vote – were able to freely express their views on the country’s leadership.
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.