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.
Speech by Dr. Tamás Sulyok at the awards ceremony in honour of Hungary’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes
"I didn't feel the horrible, bone-chilling cold of the water; I just had the goal in front of me, which I wanted to achieve with all my physical and mental strength. I didn't even notice that the rope anchored in the water was chafing my chest and that the ever-louder noise of the spectators was a sign that we had swum to the finish.
In the din, words could be made out, shouting 'Zito i Ungheria!' and our flag was hoisted majestically on the highest mast of the race judges' boat.
Medal ceremony for Olympians, Paralympians and sports professionals
The Olympians and Paralympians have stood the test of strength and character at the same time, they have proven themselves in both, and thus have become our role models - emphasised Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, at the state awards ceremony held in the building of the National Assembly in honour of the athletes and sports professionals who have achieved outstanding results at the XXXIII Summer Olympic Games and the XVII Summer Paralympic Games.
Welcome speech by Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, at the Nizsalovszky Colloquium on Private Law
"If you don't know where you are going, you will be led where others want you to go."
Dear Madam Professor!
Dear Professors!
Dear Rector!
Dear Citizens of the City of Gyula and of Békés county!
Ladies and Gentlemen!
I warmly welcome all of you with the words of writer András Sütő to the scientific conference held in memory of Endre Nizsalovszky.
Receipt of ambassadorial letters of credence at Sándor Palace
President Tamás Sulyok today received the letters of credence of ten new ambassadors accredited to Hungary.
Following the solemn diplomatic event at Sándor Palace,
- Her Excellency Elena María Freije Murillo, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Honduras,
- Her Excellency Doris Adzo Denyo Brese, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Ghana,
- Her Excellency Aleksandra Đurović, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Serbia,
Open Days at Sándor Palace
Sándor Palace is organising an Open Day as part of the Cultural Heritage Days events.
The Palace is located at one of the most beautiful parts of Budapest, in the Buda Castle, next to the Royal Palace, at St. George Square. The former private palace of the Counts Sándor (1806), which served as the Prime Minister's residence from the 1867 Compromise until the end of World War II, is now home to the Office of the President of Hungary.
Field trip on the dams
Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, visited the settlements most vulnerable to the Danube flooding, including Neszmély, Dunaalmás, Vác and Pilismarót, to learn about the details of the flood control measures.
As the Commander-in-Chief of the Hungarian Defence Forces, he paid special attention to the professional and reserve soldiers serving on the dams.
Prince and Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta received by the President of Hungary
President of Hungary Dr. Tamás Sulyok received Fra' John Timothy Dunlap, Prince and Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, who arrived in Hungary on an official visit, with military honours at Kossuth Square.
Address by Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary on Christian Unity Day
"We must deliberately be united as one, and take the agonizing yet liberating step of reconciliation, opening ourselves to one another, so that the world may be convinced that we are truly living for God."
With respect and love, I welcome the citizens, leaders, the representatives of the local churches of Leányfalu, and everyone who has felt called upon to join this community in celebration!
Dr. Tamás Sulyok received the OECD Secretary General
Mathias Cormann, OECD Secretary General, is in Budapest on a working visit. He met with Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, at Sándor Palace.
Since 1996, Hungary has been a member of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), which offers governments of member countries a global platform for exchanging experiences and works to find effective solutions to common challenges.
Promotion of generals
Dr. Tamás Sulyok - on the proposal of the Minister heading the Prime Minister's Office -
- promoted Brigadier General of National Security Dr. Anna Hatala to the rank of Major General of National Security with effect from 20 August 2024,
- promoted Brigadier General of National Security Dr. Csaba Kiss to the rank of Major General of National Security with effect from 20 August 2024,
- promoted Brigadier General of National Security Dr. Krisztián Oláh to the rank of Major General of National Security with effect from 20 August 2024.