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.
Katalin Szili at Sándor Palace
President Tamás Sulyok received Katalin Szili, Principal Advisor to the Prime Minister on Autonomy Aspirations in the Carpathian Basin, at Sándor Palace.
The discussion focused on autonomy aspirations and nation policy issues.
The Head of State and his guest agreed that the rights of minorities indigenous to the Carpathian Basin must be guaranteed.
Symposium of justice practitioners in Kaposvár
Legal professionals living in rural areas have a special responsibility for local communities, because the future of rural Hungarian communities and their successful remaining and prosperity in their home regions also depends on the lawyers and intellectuals living in these rural areas, emphasised President of Hungary Tamás Sulyok at the 31st Legal Conversations conference lasting for two days in Kaposvár.
Letter of congratulations from Tamás Sulyok to Pope Leo XIV
To His Holiness Pope Leo XIV
"And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church,
and the powers of death shall not prevail against it."
(Mt 16,18)
Your Holiness,
In the name of Hungary, which holds fast to its thousand-year Christian heritage, I greet you with sincere love and deep respect as the newly elected Supreme Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, the 267th successor to the Apostle Peter.
Appointments to the rank of general
Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, on a proposal by the Minister for Culture and Innovation made in agreement with the maintainer, appointed
- Dr. Attila Bonyár as Professor at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics, with effect from 1 December 2024,
- Dr. Lóránt Földváry as Professor at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics, with effect from 1 December 2024,
- Dr. Balázs Géza Kövesdi as Professor at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics, with effect from 1 December 2024,
We will be able to harness the opportunities offered by AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is gradually becoming part of our everyday lives, said President Tamás Sulyok at the AI Symposium 2025 conference in Budapest.
The Head of State stressed that he is convinced that the Hungarians will be able to make good use of the opportunities offered by artificial intelligence, their solutions serving the benefit of humanity.
The President added that technology alone will never solve our fundamental problems, but it can make the world more attractive, sustainable and secure.
Sport has a special magic for us – Address delivered by Hungary’s Head of State on Hungarian Sports Day
The love of sport is our national characteristic, said President of Hungary Tamás Sulyok at the awards ceremony held on the occasion of the Hungarian Sports Day in the Puskás Arena. In his speech, the Head of State stressed that our country has a special place in the modern history of sport, as it is one of the founders of the Olympic movement and of the modern Olympic Games.
Just as we can support our athletes, we can also support each other. As we can appreciate their struggles even in times of failure, so too, we could respect each other's efforts," said the President.
The value-creating spirit of Hungarian science - 200 years of the Hungarian Academy of Science
Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, was among those addressing the 199th General Assembly of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences celebrating the 200th anniversary of its foundation.
Appointments to the rank of general
Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, on the proposal of the Minister of the Interior, appointed
• Police Colonel Zoltán László Boross to the rank of Police Brigadier General, with effect from 24 April 2025,
• Police Colonel Dr. Csaba Bárdi to the rank of Police Brigadier General, with effect from 24 April 2025,
• Colonel in the Fire Service Ákos Donát Sári to the rank of Brigadier General in the Fire Service, with effect from 4 May 2025.
Appointment to the position of State Secretary at Sándor Palace
Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, on the proposal of the Prime Minister, appointed
- Imre Hubai as State Secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture with effect from 7 April 2025,
- Dr József Viski as State Secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture with effect from 7 April 2025,
- Kornél Kisgergely as State Secretary at the Ministry of National Economy with effect from 1 May 2025.
At the ceremony at Sándor Palace, the Head of State wished the new State Secretaries every success in their new endeavours.
A strong Central Europe is in the interest of the whole continent – 3SI Summit in Warsawban
At the Three Seas Initiative Summit in Warsaw, President Tamás Sulyok stressed that Central Europe is - not only geographically but also strategically – the bridge of unity and stability that links the East and the West, and Hungary has a key role to play in this.
In his speech at the Business Forum, he underlined Hungary's commitment to regional cooperation and innovation. He pointed out that Hungary joined the initiative's Innovation Fund as early on as in autumn 2024, and has supported the development of market-based, sustainable infrastructure ever since.