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.
Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, acts as the patron of the Athlete of the Year Gala 2024
As the Chief Patron of the Athlete of the Year Gala 2024, the President of Hungary presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to László Bölöni, who was a true legened as a Hungarian footballer in Romania in the 1970s and 1980s, and later during his coaching career discovered young players such as 16-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo.
In his speech, the Head of State praised the fantastic achievements and successes of Hungary’s athletes and para-athletes, congratulating all the participants.
Presidential visit to Transylvania
During his visit to Transylvania, Dr. Tamás Sulyok met with Sándor Tamás, President of Covasna County Council and Árpád Antal, Mayor of Sepsiszentgyörgy.
Following the meeting, Dr. Bálint Puskás, former Hungarian Constitutional Judge of Romania, former Senator, Knight of Malta, was escorted to his final resting place.
This is how the Head of State bid farewell to his former colleague: Farewell my friend, you will always be remembered!
Christmas message from Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary
Dear Fellow Citizens!
Hungarians in the Carpathian Basin and around the world!
It has become customary for the President of Hungary to deliver their message to the nation on the first day of the year. My constitutional duties, rights and obligations are well defined in the Fundamental Law. Fortunately for me, however, they do not cover every situation, so there are some things in which I can also enjoy freedom.
Appointments to the position of State Secretary at Sándor Palace
Dr. Tamás Sulyok - on the proposal of the Prime Minister
- appointed Dr. Judit Bertalan Czunyiné as State Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration and Regional Development
with effect from 1 January 2025,
- appointed Bence Gerlaki as State Secretary of the Ministry of National Economy with effect from 1 January 2025.
Following the swearing-in ceremony at Sándor Palace, the Head of State wished the new State Secretaries good endeavours and much success.
The Visegrád countries take a pro-peace stance
Although many have said it was dead and buried, the V4 has once again proven to be a necessary and effective form of cooperation, said President Tamás Sulyok at an official meeting of the Heads of State of the Visegrad Group (Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia) in Wisła, Poland.
Presidential visit to Temesvár, Kolozsvár and Déva
Dr. Tamás Sulyok travelled to Temesvár to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the 1989 uprising, before which he visited Kolozsvár and Déva.
In Kolozsvár, President Tamás Sulyok visited Transylvania’s Reformed Pastor Béla Kató, and thanked him for his 12 years of service. The President accompanied the outgoing bishop to the Farkas Street Church in Kolozsvár, where they prayed together for the Hungarian people.
Bridge between East and West - Presidential visit to Ankara
Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, was received in Ankara by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoǧan with military honours. During the presidential meeting and the subsequent restricted and cordial plenary discussions, the parties addressed the following topics:
Hungary and Türkiye share a common past, a deep friendship and a strategic alliance.
The two countries now enjoy a key strategic partnership, as confirmed by the frequency of high-level meetings.
Dr. Tamás Sulyok attended the opening of Notre-Dame
Around 40 heads of state and government attended the opening ceremony of the Paris Cathedral, rebuilt after the 2019 fire. Among them were French President Emmanuel Macron, US President-elect Donald Trump, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, British Crown Prince William, Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok, several former French heads of state and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Remembering our heroes
Today, President of Hungary Dr. Tamás Sulyok received at Sándor Palace the children of the service members who lost their lives in the line of duty.
The event, which is held every year, is a true reflection of the cohesive strength of the Hungarian Defence Forces.
As one of the young ladies put it:
"even without my father, I could feel the strength of family and togetherness at these reunions every year”.
Bar Association leaders at Sándor Palace
Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, received the leaders of the Hungarian Bar Association at Sándor Palace.
The Hungarian community of legal professionals plays a very important role in the life of Hungary, because – while acting independently from the Hungarian state - it guarantees the freedoms that citizens should enjoy in a state governed by the rule of law. As such, the legal profession performs important constitutional functions.