Speech by Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, on the occasion of the inaugural session of the new National Assembly
Honourable Members of the National Assembly!
Dear Compatriots!
For a thousand years, we have lived as a nation with its own state. For a thousand years, our nation has been determined - and capable - of shaping its own life. As far as any community can, we have done everything in our power to take our fate into our own hands. We have done so both in times of good fortune and in times of hardship; sometimes with success, sometimes with setbacks. Yet we have never relinquished our right to make our own decisions.
Speech by Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, on the occasion of the inaugural session of the new National Assembly
Honourable Members of the National Assembly!
Dear Compatriots!
For a thousand years, we have lived as a nation with its own state. For a thousand years, our nation has been determined - and capable - of shaping its own life. As far as any community can, we have done everything in our power to take our fate into our own hands. We have done so both in times of good fortune and in times of hardship; sometimes with success, sometimes with setbacks. Yet we have never relinquished our right to make our own decisions.
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.
Statement by the Sándor Palace on certain current issues concerning the constitutional duties of the President of the Republic
The President of the Republic – true to his oath of office – performs his duties in accordance with the Fundamental Law currently in force, as do the members of the Government and the National Assembly.
In the wake of the parliamentary elections on April 12, statements made by the ruling party and the prime minister have made it clear that a new political demand has been formulated to redefine the role of the president of the republic.
Statement from Sándor Palace regarding the documents relating to the decision known as the “pardon case”
The President of Hungary has fully supported the investigation into the pardon decision, known as the “pardon case” and referenced under KEH/2787-6/2023, from the outset. As stated in Sándor Palace’s statement of 19 May 2026, the President is prepared to cooperate with the Government to ensure that the public receives an accurate picture of the case, a matter which sparked widespread public outrage.
Statement from Sándor Palace
Sándor Palace announced the publication of the documents relating to the former President’s decision in the so-called “pardon case” (KEH/2787-6/2023). In accordance with the Prime Minister’s initiative and in view of the significant public interest, the documents will be made public. Upon official request, Sándor Palace will also, in accordance with the law, hand over to the Government’s representative the documents available at the Office of Sándor Palace.
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.
“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.
Being Hungarian is a value - a value that sustains – Address by the Head of State at the Opening of the Hungarian Standing Conference (MÁÉRT)
Honourable Chairman of the Committee,
Deputy Prime Minister, State Secretary,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I warmly and respectfully welcome all participants of the Hungarian Standing Conference and the Diaspora Council.
Ambassadorial letters of credence ceremony at Sándor Palace
President Tamás Sulyok received the letters of credence of the following ambassadors at Sándor Palace
- His Excellency Dr. Boubacar Kane, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania,
- His Excellency Haba Niankoye, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Guinea,
- Her Excellency Angela Marianna Vigliotta Mella, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Dominican Republic,
High level of professionalism and integrity – 150 years of the civil-law notarial profession
The rule of law requires dedicated, conscientious and well-trained legal professionals in every era, said Tamás Sulyok at a ceremony marking the 150th anniversary of civil-law notaries. The event, organised by the Hungarian Chamber of Civil Notaries and the Faculty of Law and Political Sciences of Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church, was held under the patronage of the President of Hungary.
Presentation of the Gold Medal of Merit by the President of Hungary
Tamás Sulyok bestowed the Gold Medal of Merit of the President of Hungary on Dr. Mária Janecskó, internist, anaesthesiologist, university lecturer and chief physician at the Szent János Centre Hospital in North Buda.
According to the Head of State's statement, Mária Janecskó's more than half a century of medical practice faithfully reflects all the beauty of the healing profession. Her research work as an anaesthesiologist, along with her preparedness, precision, compassion and professional dedication, enriches not only healthcare but the entire nation.
Hungarian diaspora students at Sándor Palace
Around fifty young people - university students with Hungarian ancestry from Brazil to Japan, the United States to Australia - were hosted at Sándor Palace. They are all studying in Budapest as part of the Diaspora Higher Education Scholarship Programme.
The students, who are studying pharmacy, psychology, biology, computer science, and communications, respectively, can improve their language skills during the programme and learn more about Hungarian culture. They have committed themselves to putting their knowledge to good use within the Hungarian diaspora.
Ambassadorial letters of credence ceremony at Sándor Palace
President Dr. Tamás Sulyok received the letters of credence of the following ambassadors at Sándor Palace
- His Excellency Yacouba Cisse, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire,
- His Excellency Alejandro Garofali Acosta, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,
- His Excellency Yacouba Diakite, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Mali, and
Head of State visit to Kazakhstan
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received Tamás Sulyok in Astana at the Presidential Palace with military honours.
The two Heads of State first held a private meeting, followed by a plenary session, where economic, cultural and scientific cooperation between the two nations was also on the agenda.
After the talks, the Kazakh president said that Hungarian-Kazakh relations should be strengthened even further.
The President of Hungary received the President of the Turkish Grand National Assembly
During the meeting, Tamás Sulyok and Numan Kurtulmuş agreed that Hungary and Türkiye are currently linked by a dynamically developing friendship. Hungary remains committed to cooperation based on mutual respect, and its primary goal is to further strengthen its multifaceted partnership with Türkiye in the future.
Appointment of Vice Governor of the National Bank of Hungary at Sándor Palace
Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, on a proposal by the Prime Minister, appointed Dr. Levente Sipos-Tompa as Vice Governor of the National Bank of Hungary.
According to the presidential decree, the appointment will take effect on 2 October 2025 and will be valid for a term of six years.
The President of Hungary wished the new Vice Governor every success in his work.
Diplomatic activity in full swing at Sándor Palace
President of Hungary Dr. Tamás Sulyok received letters of credence from the following ambassadors at Sándor Palace:
- Her Excellency Penny Dewi Herasati, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Indonesia,
- His Excellency Willem Alexander van Ee, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of the Netherlands,