"To be Hungarian is a unique and distinct quality" – Speech by Tamás Sulyok at the Kossuth- and Széchenyi-Awards Ceremony
Ladies and Gentlemen,
With distinguished respect and great esteem, I welcome the laureates and honourees!
Inaugural address by Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary
Presidents Schmitt and Áder,
Honourable Prime Minister,
Honourable Speaker of the House,
Ladies and Gentlemen, Hungarians in the Carpathian Basin and all around the world,
I stand before you and welcome you as the seventh President of the free Hungary, which dismantled the communist dictatorship. First and foremost, I would like to thank all those who have supported me and continue to do so.
Speech by Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary in the Parliament
Honourable Speaker of the House,
Honourable Prime Minister,
Dear Members of the Parliament,
Dear Invited Guests,
As President of the Constitutional Court, I have been nominated for the office of Head of State, and I thank everyone involved. The fact that I stand here before this House as President-elect of Hungary, but even as President of the Constitutional Court, somewhat defines, or if you like, limits my options.
Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, at the Three Seas Initiative Summit
Every year, the Three Seas Initiative (TSI) summit and business forum is organised with the participation of 13 countries (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Austria, Croatia, Romania, Greece, Bulgaria, Poland, Slovenia, Austria, Croatia and Bulgaria), situated between the Baltic, Black and Adriatic Seas.
Press release on the discussion between President of Hungary Tamás Sulyok and President of the State of Israel Isaac Herzog
Tamás Sulyok had a telephone conversation today with Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
The President of the State of Israel congratulated Tamás Sulyok on his election as President of Hungary. The two Heads of State reviewed the most important bilateral and international political issues. During the exchange of views, the Hungarian President stressed that Hungary is a close ally and best friend of Israel as well as its strategic partner in Europe.
The President of Hungary set the date for the elections
Press release from the Sándor Palace
Today, President Tamás Sulyok, in fulfilment of his constitutional duty, called the election of the members of the European Parliament in Hungary and the general election of local municipality representatives and mayors.
The first simultaneous elections will take place on 09 June 2024.
Tamás Sulyok: deepening the dialogue between Hungary and Poland is a key priority
Maintaining and deepening the dialogue between Poland and Hungary is of the utmost importance, said President of Hungary Tamás Sulyok at a joint press conference with President Andrzej Duda in Stary Sacz, southern Poland, on Friday.
The Hungarian President arrived in Poland on a working visit to mark the Day of Polish-Hungarian Friendship (23 March).
Open days at Sándor Palace
A year ago, at my inauguration, I promised to „open doors” for Hungary in the international arena, as well as at home, between Hungarians.
This is also why on the anniversary, Sándor Palace welcomed those interested with open gates. Thus, thousands have seen the palace this year as well.
I thank all those who came to visit, young and old, residents of the countryside and the capital, supporters of the opposition or the government, people from all walks of life.
This day proved again that Sándor Palace is open to all.
My presidency is about the Hungarian people
My presidency is about the Hungarian people, and I would like them to feel that I am working as the President of all Hungarians. My next four years will also be about them. - said President of Hungary Katalin Novák on the occasion of the first anniversary of her inauguration at Sándor Palace in Budapest on Wednesday.
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.
CNBC interview with Katalin Novák
That I'm here for the first time, I experienced that it is, let's say, a constructive chaos, what we experience here, and also what the traffic is concerned, it's very difficult to get from one place to the other, but I have to assure you that the Swiss trains are on time. I took the train and it worked perfectly.
I came, I got the train as well.
I saw the strength of families wherever I went - Interview with Katalin Novák in the newspaper Petőfi Népe (Petőfi’s people)
President of Hungary Katalin Novák spent nearly three days in our county last week. The Head of State visited several of Bács-Kiskun’s settlements and also travelled to the border region. We asked her about this.
-Your grandparents used to live in Ágasegyháza, and as a result, you spent a lot of time in Bács-Kiskun as a child. Can we say that you came home a little during your almost three-day visit here?
Presidential consultative meeting with Energy Minister Csaba Lantos
President Tamás Sulyok and Minister Csaba Lantos reviewed the issues of Hungarian energy sovereignty.
The discussion focused on ensuring that the country's energy needs are met in a way corresponding to the country’s environmental situation, the growing role of renewable resources and nuclear power plants as a key to sustainable energy supply. It was agreed that the sovereignty of Hungary depends on the energy sector as well.
A meeting of friends at Sándor Palace
Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, received Koen Lenaerts, President of the Court of Justice of the European Union.
The Belgian lawyer, considered one of the most influential individuals in Europe, and the President of Hungary, are connected by a bond of friendship, which was reaffirmed by the recent informal meeting.
Among other things, the discussion covered the legal interpretation methods employed by the Court of Justice of the European Union.
Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, at the Three Seas Initiative Summit
Every year, the Three Seas Initiative (TSI) summit and business forum is organised with the participation of 13 countries (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Austria, Croatia, Romania, Greece, Bulgaria, Poland, Slovenia, Austria, Croatia and Bulgaria), situated between the Baltic, Black and Adriatic Seas.
Recognition for promoting the life's work of Franz Liszt in Lithuania
Lithuanian pianist Mūza Rubackytė has been committed to promoting the oeuvre of Franz Liszt in the Baltic state for decades, and is the founder of LISZTuania, the Lithuanian Liszt Society. For her activities, Tamás Sulyok awarded her the Knight's Cross of the Hungarian Order of Merit.
The President of Hungary congratulated Mūza Rubackytė on the recognition.
The President of Hungary welcomed a former colleague from the Constitutional Court
Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, welcomed László Salamon, Deputy President of the Constitutional Court, to Sándor Palace.
During the meeting, they agreed that all powers must only be interpreted within the confines of the law, and thus the cornerstone, framework and yardstick of their work is and remains the Fundamental Law.
Tamás Sulyok awarded the Grand Cross of the Hungarian Order of Merit to János Martonyi
President of Hungary Tamás Sulyok awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of Hungary to János Martonyi, Professor Emeritus and former Foreign Minister of Hungary, within the context of a reception ceremony held at Sándor Palace.
Tamás Sulyok met with András Zs. Varga
President of Hungary Tamás Sulyok engaged in a discussion with András Zs. Varga, President of the Curia, on certain public law issues related to their activities.
Tamás Sulyok received Minister János Csák
Tamás Sulyok received Minister of Culture and Innovation János Csák on a visit of introduction. The discussion also covered cultural and higher education issues.
Appointment of a State Secretary at Sándor Palace
Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, on a proposal by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, appointed Róbert Zsigó as State Secretary of the Ministry of Culture and Innovation.
The President congratulated the new State Secretary and wished him well in his work.
Press release on the discussion between President of Hungary Tamás Sulyok and President of the State of Israel Isaac Herzog
Tamás Sulyok had a telephone conversation today with Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
The President of the State of Israel congratulated Tamás Sulyok on his election as President of Hungary. The two Heads of State reviewed the most important bilateral and international political issues. During the exchange of views, the Hungarian President stressed that Hungary is a close ally and best friend of Israel as well as its strategic partner in Europe.