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.
Working dinner with lay and clerical representatives from Western Pannonia
President of Hungary Tamás Sulyok attended a working dinner with lay and ecclesiastical leaders from Western Pannonia.
The participants of the working dinner discussed possibilities of collaboration for the development of the region, as well as - in the spirit of ecumenism - religious and faith issues.
The President of Hungary salutes the new Bishop of the Transylvanian Reformed Diocese
Dr. Tamás Sulyok attended the service and ceremony in Kolozsvár for the inauguration of Vilmos Kolumbán, the new bishop of the Transylvanian Reformed Diocese.
The President of Hungary, quoting writer András Visky’s work Kitelepítés (Expulsion), referred to Transylvania as "the place of unwavering perseverance," where the Hungarian people of Transylvania preserve their mother tongue, national identity, and culture.
Speaker of the Parliament of Georgia at Sándor Palace
President of Hungary Dr. Tamás Sulyok received Shalva Papuashvili, Speaker of the Georgian Parliament, and his delegation at Sándor Palace.
Holocaust Memorial Day in Auschwitz
80 years ago, the Auschwitz concentration and extermination camp was liberated, ending one of the darkest, most inhumane and murderous periods in world history.
President Tamás Sulyok, together with leaders from more than 50 countries, including German President Steinmeier, French President Macron, Polish President Duda and Slovak President Pellegrini, paid tribute to the victims.
The Hungarian Head of State said, "I wish that this commemorative event will become a lasting symbol of hope and peace”.
Speech by Dr. Tamás Sulyok on the 35th anniversary of the establishment of the Constitutional Court
Dear Mr Speaker!
Dear Mr President!
Ladies and Gentlemen!
I would like to welcome you all warmly and respectfully to this conference on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the founding of the Constitutional Court. It was a pleasure to come to this event, with many fond memories, to welcome you and to share some of my thoughts about the extraordinary institution of which I myself was a member and then President.
Welcome speech by dr Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary on the occasion of the New Year reception of the Heads of Mission serving in Hungary
„Virtue, which mortals win only through great suffering,
is the most beautiful reward of life.”
Dear Excellencies!
Dear Ministers of State!
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen!
I would like to extend my warm and sincere welcome to all of you by quoting the opening lines of the Hymn to Virtue by Aristotle, one of the most influential thinkers of antiquity.
The President of Hungary hosted the heads of the diplomatic corps
Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, hosted the heads of the diplomatic corps serving in Hungary at the Vigadó Concert Hall.
The participants of the traditional New Year's gathering build a bridge between their countries and Hungary through their work.
The President of Hungary wished for the ambassadors to continue their fruitful and mutually beneficial cooperation with Hungary.
Letters of credence ceremony at Sándor Palace
President Tamás Sulyok received the letters of credence of five new ambassadors accredited to Hungary.
Following the ceremonial handover of their letters of credence,
- His Excellency Jaume Serra Serra, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Principality of Andorra,
- His Excellency Ahmed Fahmy Abdelgayed Shahin, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Arab Republic of Egypt,
- His Excellency Tareq Abdullah M. AlFaraj, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Kuwait,
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!