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.
"We must never lose sight of the interests of our country!" – Speech by Katalin Novák at the Kossuth- and Széchenyi-Awards Ceremony
"I am Hungarian. My motherland is the most beautiful country across the five continents.
A small world in itself.”
Mr Prime Minister, Mr Speaker, Honourable Winners of the Kossuth and Széchenyi Awards and Recipients of the Order of Merit, Dear Guests!
President of Hungary Katalin Novák presented her appointments of generals
The President of Hungary promoted Brigadier General János Szaszák to the rank of Major-General and appointed Colonel Norbert Tajti as Brigadier-General at the proposal of Minister of Defence Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky. The new ranks are effective as of 15 March.
As proposed by Minister of the Interior Sándor Pintér, the Head of State promoted Brigadier-General Dr. Gyula Ruszkó to the rank of Police Major-General, Brigadier- General Krisztián Erdélyi to the rank of Major-General Firefighters, and appointed Colonel Imre Gyebnár Police Brigadier-General.
Katalin Novák: the Christian political alternative is a viable path for both Hungary and the State of Florida
The presentation held by the President of Hungary at Ave Maria University in South-West Florida on Wednesday focused on the role of Christians in politics, the participation of youth in public life and the significance of Hungary’s family policy.
Katalin Novák, speaking to students at a private Catholic university on the last leg of her visit to the US, said that politics inspired by the principles of Christianity is based on respect for one another.
Katalin Novák held talks with the Governor of Florida
President of Hungary Katalin Novák had a meeting with the Governor of the State of Florida, Ron DeSantis, on Tuesday in Tallahassee to discuss the protection of traditional values and families.
In the capital of Florida, Katalin Novák met with one of the most popular US Republican governors, whose policies, especially child protection, have been compared to those of the Hungarian government.
Katalin Novák: We often have the impression that those who did not venture to have children of their own would like to bring up ours
The only message I have for you today is that we cannot effectively support women unless we take into account that most of them (most of us) are mothers or will be mothers at some point," said President of Hungary Katalin Novák at the annual meeting of the UN Commission on the Status of Women in New York on Monday.
The Head of State stressed that women have been given the privilege to give birth, which is why it must be made possible for girls and women all over the world to make their own decisions, instead of being forced to choose between motherhood and a professional career.
Statement by Katalin Novák at the 67th UN Commission on the Status of Women - New York
“A war always - always! - is the defeat of humanity. There are no just wars: they do not exist!”
These sentences are quotes from Pope Francis, who will soon be visiting us in Budapest.
Dear President, Ladies and Gentlemen,
I am Katalin Novák, President of Hungary. The first elected woman president in my country. In this capacity, I am addressing you for the first time, but I have been active participant of CSW for almost a decade.
Katalin Novák in New York: Hungary is a Christian country by destiny, and the war must be stopped rather than fuelled
In New York, on the first day of her visit to the United States, the President of Hungary held a presentation in front of leading American Christian academicians on Hungary’s politics and its Christian roots.
Katalin Novák talked of Hungary’s relationship with Christianity, the ensuing components of Hungarian policies and the societal impact of these Christian roots.
Katalin Novák: the Visegrad cooperation is an alliance of the heart and mind
President of Hungary Katalin Novák called the Visegrad Cooperation and alliance of hearts and minds at the press conference held with outgoing President of the Czech Republic Milos Zeman in Prague on Friday.
President of Hungary Katalin Novák decorates outgoing President Milos Zeman
Katalin Novák, the President of Hungary, will travel to Prague on March 3 on an official visit – Sándor Palace told MTI on Thursday.
According to the information, the Hungarian Head of State will be welcomed with military honours by President of the Czech Republic Milos Zeman in the Castle of Prague.
At the meeting, as a token of the esteem of the Hungarians, Katalin Novák is to present the outgoing Czech Head of State with the Grand Cross with the Necklace of the Hungarian Order of Merit.
Presentation of credentials at Sándor Palace
At Sándor Palace today, Katalin Novák received the credentials of four ambassadors accredited to Hungary.
The presentation of the official document to the Head of State is required for the foreign ambassadors to begin their work in Hungary.
Katalin Novák wished every success to the Head of Mission of the Republic of Gambia, the Republic of Georgia, the Republic of Iceland and the Republic of Korea in their work to strengthen relations between their country and Hungary.